At the 2022 North American Consumer Electronics Show, which opened on January 5, GM demonstrated the transformative power of the Ultium Aoteneng platform in promoting the popularization of electric vehicles through the immersive virtual experience Exhibit Zero, and in the fusion of virtual and real, we saw GM's latest achievements in the field of forward-looking technologies, products and services.
Reinventing cars, reimagining development, and thinking about the world, Mary Barra, chairman and CEO of GM, explained online in detail the wave of change set off by the "Aoteneng effect", and GM transformed a staunch platform innovator.
Since the simultaneous landing in North America and the Chinese market last year, the Aoteneng platform is creating a wealth of electric vehicle products with full power, endurance and creativity, and the products that have been launched include GMC pure electric Hummer, BrightDrop EV600 pure electric logistics vehicle and Cadillac LYRIQ intelligent pure electric luxury SUV.
At the 2022 North American Consumer Electronics Show, GM unveiled the Chevrolet Silverado pure electric pickup developed on the Aoteneng platform, the InnerSpace self-driving concept car, a new member of the Cadillac Halo concept series, the Ultra Cruise advanced driver assistance system that enables point-to-point letting go, and the new software platform, Ultifi.
Among them, the high-profile InnerSpace self-driving concept car integrates a number of cutting-edge technologies in the industry, further enriching the lineup of cadillac Halo concept series, imagining the infinite possibilities of personal luxury travel inspired by the Aotene effect.
Deborah Wahl, chief marketing officer at GM, said: "A sense of purpose empowers technology and triggers global change. GM is redefining the future of personal mobility and transportation. We are committed to achieving the vision of 'zero accidents, zero emissions, zero congestion' and firmly at the forefront of industry change." While promoting the development of the company, we are determined to create a better future for future generations. This is the Aoteneng effect. ”
GM will launch more than 30 electric vehicles worldwide by 2025, of which more than two-thirds will be introduced to the Chinese market. Last year, GM successfully launched the Aoteneng platform in North America and the Chinese market, and the first Aoteneng model cadillac LYRIQ smart pure electric luxury SUV for the Chinese market was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November last year and opened pre-sale, and is scheduled to start delivery in mid-2022.
"Soon, the Aotene platform will bring best-selling, economical and practical products to various brands and segments, covering cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet brands." Julian Blissett, executive vice president of GM Worldwide and president of GM China, said: "The Chinese market is a key force driving this change. Under the empowerment of the Aoteneng effect, we will continue to introduce the best technologies, products and services to tailor a pure electric and smarter travel experience for Chinese consumers. ”
In order to cope with the rapid launch of electric vehicles, GM is actively transforming its production lines in China, and more than half of its production capacity will be used to produce electric models by 2030. The first Aoteneng Gigafactory was put into operation in Jinqiao, Shanghai last October.
Software has opened up a new battlefield for the automotive industry, especially in China. Chinese consumers are more willing to experiment with new technologies than in other markets around the world. The new Ultifi software platform will also be launched simultaneously in the two major markets in china and the United States in the future, supporting the remote upgrade of General Motors products and laying a strong software foundation for the development and application of autonomous driving technology.
In the field of autonomous driving, GM adheres to the multi-point development path, and its rich technology reserves cover Cruise fully autonomous driving technology and assisted driving systems including Super Cruise and Ultra Cruise. In addition, GM invested $300 million in Local Self-Driving Startup Momenta in China last year to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation autonomous driving technology in China.
By 2025, GM will invest $35 billion in electric vehicles and autonomous driving, when the annual sales of electric vehicles worldwide will reach 1 million, with the ultimate goal of successfully transforming into a pure electric car manufacturer by 2035.