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GM aims to cut vehicle development time to 2 years, unveils central computer and AI strategy

General Motors plans to use artificial intelligence to cut vehicle development time from 4 to 5 years to 2 years and overhaul batteries, vehicle electronics and autonomous driving technology. At a New York event, it unveiled an EV, AI and self-driving strategy aimed at responding to competition from Chinese automakers. GM plans to adopt a central computing software platform, introduce LMR batteries, and roll out a centralized vehicle computing unit starting in 2028.

Industry

GM, LG Energy Solution push mass production of next-generation battery

General Motors and LG Energy Solution are moving to produce next-generation batteries in the United States with higher energy density than existing low-cost batteries. Their joint venture Ultium Cells plans to retrofit its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant to make lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells. GM targets a 33 percent increase in energy density at costs similar to lithium iron phosphate (LFP). The retrofit is set to start late this year and finish in 2028.

Mobility

GM\'s secret weapon to lower EV prices: battery development time cut in half

General Motors has built a battery cell development centre at its Warren campus in Michigan to help lower electric vehicle prices. The facility is designed to validate lab-developed cells ahead of mass production and optimise manufacturing processes. GM plans to speed development and cut costs as battery packs account for 30 to 40 percent of total EV cost. The centre will first pilot lithium manganese-rich prismatic cells, with test production in the fourth quarter and mass production planned for 2028.