General Motors Plans 20 New Electric Vehicles By 2023
Highlights
- GM will introduce two new all-electric vehicles in next 18 months
- GM also introduced a fuel cell powered, four-wheeled steer concept
- SURUS could be used as a delivery vehicle
General Motors announced how it is executing on a major element of its vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, recently announced by GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. In the next 18 months, GM will introduce two new all-electric vehicles based off learnings from the Chevrolet Bolt EV. They will be the first of at least 20 new all-electric vehicles that will launch by 2023.
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Mark Reuss, EVP, Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, GM said, "General Motors believes in an all-electric future. Although that future won't happen overnight, GM is committed to driving increased usage and acceptance of electric vehicles through no-compromise solutions that meet our customers' needs."
Given customers' various needs, getting to a zero emissions future will require more than just battery electric technology. It will require a two-pronged approach to electrification, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric depending on the unique requirements.
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GM also introduced SURUS, Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure, a fuel cell powered, and four-wheel steer concept vehicle on a heavy-duty truck frame that's driven by two electric motors. With its capability and flexible architecture, SURUS could be used as a delivery vehicle, truck or even an ambulance - all emissions free.
General Motors and its subsidiaries produce and sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang and Wuling brands.
Last Updated on August 5, 2022
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