Vehicle Safety
GM - through research, technology, and advocacy - is advancing our vision of a future with zero crashes.
With the development of intelligent connected technology, safety – as the paramount commitment of GM – has a new meaning in the new era.
"General Motors is creating a future of Zero crashes, Zero emissions and Zero congestion with a diverse, inclusive team that brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving transportation challenges."
MARY BARRA // Chair & CEO
Electric vehicle safety: New energy, new challenge
Batteries are the foundation for the safety of electric vehicles.
GM has formed a team that is focused on battery safety
GM has over 25 years of electric vehicle R&D experience. The complexity and variability of electrochemical reactions within a battery require a deep understanding of its materials and design. GM has battery labs in China and the United States, and a comprehensive capability for development, verification and testing.
Do you know how powerful our battery technology is?
Assisted driving safety:
Relaxed, but not distracted.
On countless roads, safety always comes first! Until fully autonomous driving is achieved, our extensive active safety and driver assistance features will bring comfort and convenience for travelling in different scenarios.
A safe and reliable system that innovates the future of driving
Super Cruise™ for compatible roads such as highways has a simple interface. With an attentive driver, and under the proper conditions, Super Cruise-equipped vehicles can provide a relaxing and convenient driving experience. Its driver-attention system helps make sure your eyes are on the road, and it alerts you when you need to pay more attention or take back control. We firmly believe that creating the right level of safety awareness is a prerequisite for promoting assisted driving.
How close are we to autonomous driving?
Cybersecurity
An intelligent vehicle is first and foremost a safe and secure one.
Future vehicles will be powered by batteries and data
Cybersecurity is a key pillar of GM’s Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP). The system’s DNA includes additional protective features at the hardware and software levels that reflect the company’s foresight in this regard, benchmarking complex aviation systems. The platform was developed at GM facilities across the globe by a team of over 300 electrical, hardware and software engineers.
The platform should be rolled out to most vehicles within GM’s global lineup by 2023, creating a personalized digital space and an evolving intelligent driving experience.
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- GM testing results: After completing a laboratory cycle test equivalent to 500,000 km, the average remaining capacity of the battery cell was more than 90% of the designed capacity.
- The battery pack has a waterproof and dustproof rating of IP67 and a high-pressure water spray protection rating of IP6K9K, and surpasses the GB38031 extrusion resistance standard.
- Super CruiseTM is a driver assistance system. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise on compatible roads. Do not use handheld devices while driving.