Path to Autonomous Our vision is that autonomous vehicles can help lead to a safe, less congested future for all. Just as the automobile did more than a hundred years ago, we see that autonomous vehicles can positively change people’s lives forever. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BENEFITS Better Accessibility Safer Roads Less Traffic Why is GM Committed to AVs? We believe that autonomous vehicles will have enormous potential benefits for society in the form of increased safety and access to transportation. Since we believe that all AVs should be EVs, these efforts will clearly advance our vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, and help us build a more sustainable and accessible world. BUILDING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES TODAY Self-Driven. All-Electric. Shared. Meet the Cruise Origin. You won't see a steering wheel, rearview mirror or pedals, but you will see something entirely new—a vehicle with an experience purely designed around the riders. And one that will be built at one of GM’s most advanced assembly plants in North America, Factory ZERO. Factory ZERO will become the first U.S. automotive plant to install Verizon’s 5G Ultra-Wideband technology. Key benefits of 5G in a manufacturing plant include reliability, speed and sheer scale. Cruise Origin Cruise AV About Cruise MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY “Our approach to AV development is to integrate the technology from the ground up and, really when you look at GM, we’re in an ideal situation because of all the expertise that we have under one roof here.” Kristy Rasbach // Chief Engineer–Cruise AV A mother of three children who will be driving soon, Kristy is motivated by the role AVs play in GM’s vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW FREQUENT AUTONOMOUS QUESTIONS AV Fact Versus Fiction When will we see AVs on the road? Autonomous vehicles are already here. Cruise is currently testing AVs on the streets of San Francisco for trips that include ridesharing and deliveries. How will AVs interact with traditional vehicles on the road? Technologies such as LIDAR, which uses laser light technology, help AVs see other vehicles on the road, just as they see pedestrians and bicyclists. Are AVs safe? Because human error is the cause of most serious vehicle crashes today, we believe AV technology can help reduce the incidence of crashes. Will all AVs be electric? Our vision of AVs is all-electric—with zero tailpipe emissions. AV MILESTONES Recent Milestones In Autonomous Vehicle Technology January 2021 Collaborating with Microsoft Cruise and GM team up with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving vehicles. December 2020 Testing With Zero Drivers Cruise began operating its self-driving test vehicles on the streets of San Francisco without a driver behind the wheel. October 2020 Factory ZERO Announced GM reimagines existing assembly plant to create Factory ZERO, solely dedicated to electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles. January 2020 Cruise Origin Reveal A shared mobility experience where self-driving is fueled by cutting-edge artificial intelligence. March 2016 GM Acquires Cruise GM begins a relationship with San Francisco-based start-up Cruise to accelerate AV deployment. All Stories COLLABORATIONS Working Together for a Better Future We’re committed to a better future of mobility and that is why GM and Cruise collaborated with Honda on the Cruise Origin. By putting autonomous vehicles on the road today, we’re committing to a safe, less congested world tomorrow. Learn More LEVELS OF DRIVING AUTOMATION Six Degrees of Automation No Automation Zero autonomy; the driver performs all driving tasks. Driver Assistance Vehicle is controlled by the driver but driving assist features may be included in the vehicle design. Partial Automation Vehicle has combined automated functions, like acceleration and steering, but the driver must remain engaged with the driving task and monitor the environment at all times. Conditional Automation Driver is a necessity but is not required to monitor the environment. The driver must be ready to take control of the vehicle at all times with notice. High Automation The vehicle is capable of performing all driving functions under certain conditions. The driver may have the option to control the vehicle. Full Automation The vehicle is capable of performing all driving functions under all conditions. The driver may have the option to control the vehicle. Source: Society of Automotive Engineers - SAE J3016TM Standard: Levels of Driving Automation Learn More LATEST STORIES New Autonomous Vehicle Chief Engineer Puts Safety at the Forefront READ STORY Why All AVs Should Be EVs READ STORY AutoDrive Collegiate Competition Pairs University Students with GM Mentors to Build Self-Driving Cars READ STORY General Motors Donates Its First Self-Driving Car to History Museum READ STORY Before People Knew What Autonomous Driving Was, There Was the Firebird Concept READ STORY All Stories Follow us and the future of transportation. ENTERPRISE OWNERS SHOP LEGAL GM Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Information © General Motors Sitemap Global Sites