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SAIC-GM Connectivity Strategy 2025 lays out roadmap to cloud-based connectivity, autonomy

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SAIC-GM, GM’s Chinese joint venture with SAIC, announced its Connectivity Strategy 2025, which lays out a roadmap for its connectivity development from 2017 through 2025. In this effort, SAIC-GM is leveraging OnStar’s more than 20 years of experience. Leveraging the cloud.

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GM enhancing Energy Assist app for EVs

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Energy Assist, first available for customers in 2017, currently enables Bolt EV owners to plan and manage their routes more effectively, locate available charging stations both along their route and in the area, monitor their route, and receive real-time alerts if their range projections change dramatically. Start-to-Charge. Review and Rate.

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GM shows newest connected vehicle technology in China

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General Motors demonstrated for the first time in China its latest version of connected vehicle (V2X) technology, including Intersection Collision Alert and Emergency Brake Alert, at the National Intelligent & Connected Vehicle Test Demo Base in Shanghai. It will support more than 100 programs by the end of 2017.

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GM China sales top 4M vehicles for the first time in 2017; SUV sales up 37%

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General Motors and its joint ventures sold more than 4 million vehicles in China for the first time in 2017. China was GM’s largest retail market for the sixth consecutive year. In 2017, GM added 18 new and refreshed models in China. GM’s SUV sales in China surged 37% last year. from the previous high in 2016.

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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

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In August at Tech Day in Shanghai, GM announced that in 2022, 5G will be available on all new Cadillac models and most Chevrolet and Buick vehicles going forward. The most up-to-date connected services will be provided through over-the-air updates. In 2017, GM successfully demonstrated its V2I capability on public roads in Shanghai.

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GM promoting DSRC for connected vehicle (V2X) technology development in China

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The Chinese government is soliciting advice on the development of its V2X (connected vehicle) communication protocol. To move toward the world of V2X, it is essential for China to allocate the spectrum for intelligent connected vehicles. GM will bring this technology to market with the 2017 Cadillac CTS.

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GM Canada Engineering Center to build fleet of self-driving 2017 Chevrolet Volts

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In remarks to the Economic Club in Ottawa, GM Canada president and managing director Steve Carlisle confirmed that its Canadian Engineering Center in Oshawa, Ontario, has been awarded a mandate to play a leading role in the build of autonomous driving vehicles. GM’s autonomous technology will bring the vehicle to its destination and park it.

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