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On the evening of April 8th, SAIC-GM unveiled its leading technologies and strategic layout in the fields of electrification and intelligent connectivity. Before 2025, SAIC-GM plans to invest over RMB 50 billion in new technologies in the areas of electrification and intelligent connectivity.
By 2025, SAIC-GM will launch more than 10 new energy vehicle models based on the Ultium platform, covering its three major brands: Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac. The Ultium platform has swappable, upgradable battery and cell modules. After adopting wireless battery management systems (wBMS), the battery pack has eliminated 90% of its wiring harnesses.
Before 2025, the new VIP intelligent electronic architecture will be applied to all new models of SAIC-GM’s three major brands. The upgraded Super Cruise advanced intelligent driving system will debut on Cadillac models this year, adding instructions for lane change and other functions.
The VCS virtual cockpit system, developed based on the VIP electronic architecture, is equipped with a 33-inch curved ultra-HD display, binocular laser AR-HUD, and other hardware. It also collaborates with applications such as Baidu Maps, QQ Music, and iQiyi to enrich the system content.
The Cadillac pure electric concept car LYRIQ, built on the Ultium platform, will make its global debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. The production model will be available for pre-sale later this year and will be launched in China in the first half of next year.
The experience of using Super Cruise has amazed our classmates at 42Mark. The accumulation of General Motors in the field of autonomous driving cannot be underestimated. We look forward to the enhanced Super Cruise of SAIC-GM.
Source: SAIC-GM
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