It is full of power and endurance, ready to go.
Starting from the Aoteneng platform, GM is accelerating change and transformation, reshaping mobility and changing the future of mobility.
With CES 2022 on schedule, GM is once again bringing the Exhibit Zero, with the Aoteneng effect as the theme, creating an immersive experience that blends the virtual and the real.
Mary Barra, GM's chairman and CEO, delivered an online keynote speech detailing the wave of change unleashed by the "Aotene effect" and the latest progress in the company's transformation into a platform innovator.
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. ”
The product is in place and ready to go
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. Starting with Aoteneng, GM is actively transforming toward a new position as a platform innovator and promoting the industry's continued move towards the sustainable development goal of "carbon neutrality."
Using CES 2022 as an opportunity, GM unveiled the latest advances the company has made in the process of change, including a Chevrolet Silverado pure electric pickup developed on the Aotene platform, an InnerSpace self-driving concept car that is a new member of the Cadillac Halo concept family, an Ultra Cruise advanced driver assistance system that enables point-to-point letting go, and Utifair, a new software platform for GM.
The first Aoteneng model in the Chinese market , cadillac LYRIQ smart pure electric luxury SUV , will be officially delivered in the middle of this year, helping the "electric for all" trend. In the future, Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet brands will successively launch a wealth of Aoteneng models to meet the diversified needs of consumers. In order to match the rapid launch of products, the first Aoteneng Gigafactory was put into operation in Shanghai Jinqiao in October last year.
Technology support, leading the industry
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, the company invested $300 million in Local Chinese Autonomous Driving Startup Momenta last year to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation autonomous driving technology in China.
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. ”
epilogue
Upheavals often stem from sparks, from an idea that breaks the mold. The emergence of GM Aoteneng has contributed to a better and greener future.