GM Targets Eyes-Off Driving in 2 Years as AI Halves Vehicle Design Time
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21
GM Targets Eyes-Off Driving in 2 Years as AI Halves Vehicle Design Time
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21
Summary
GM said it aims to bring “eyes-off” driving to its AI-powered cars within two years, alongside a broader technology overhaul unveiled in New York.
AI is central to that push: the automaker said it is using it to cut new-vehicle design time roughly in half, to as little as two years.
GM also plans to revamp in-car computer systems and sharply reduce EV battery costs, while developing electric models priced not much above gasoline and diesel vehicles and with longer range.
The strategy is aimed at countering Chinese rivals such as BYD, Geely and Xiaomi, which have rapidly launched tech-heavy, lower-cost models and gained share across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.