DESIGN: Reinventing Automotive DNA

Leading in the research and development of advanced technologies to help displace petroleum, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

Imagine if the automobile were invented today. A host of global challenges — urbanization, finite natural resources and vehicle emissions among them — would need to be considered and balanced by the realities of consumers' diverse needs and lifestyles. At GM, our people working around the world consider these issues daily as they develop advanced technologies that increase efficiency and improve safety, while maintaining the utility, affordability and desirability of our vehicles.

The fact is that the world in which automobiles operate has changed dramatically since their invention in the 19^th century, but the fundamental DNA of an automobile (how it operates) remains largely unchanged despite advancements in emissions, safety and performance. Leveraging the strength of our expansive global research and development organization, we have a unique opportunity to effectively reinvent the DNA of the automobile as our director of the China Science Labs, GM Global R&D, John Du explains.

• Challenges
• Emissions/Fuel Economy
• Urban Mobility
• R&D Innovation
• Propulsion
• Materials
• Safety
• Recycled Vehicle Content