General Motors Assembles First Round of Driverless Test Vehicles
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General Motors recently announced the completed production of 130 self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EV test vehicles. The fleet is equipped with GM’s latest autonomous technology, and will join the more than 50 other Bolt EV test vehicles already in service.
Currently, GM is conducting testing in San Francisco, Scottsdale, and Detroit.
Future Goals
GM became the first automaker to assemble driverless test vehicles in a mass-production facility when the fleet of self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EV test vehicles began coming down the line at Orion Township Assembly in January.
“This production milestone brings us one step closer to making our vision of personal mobility a reality,” said GM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra. Each Bolt EV test vehicle is equipped with LIDAR, cameras, sensors, and other components necessary for automated driving. GM will leverage the technology to further develop a safe and reliable fully automated vehicle.
“Expansion of our real-world test fleet will help ensure that our self-driving vehicles meet the same strict standards for safety and quality that we build into all of our vehicles,” Barra explained.
Partnership Approach
In March of last year, GM acquired Cruise Automation, a San Francisco company focused on autonomous driving programs and software. Chief Executive Officer Kyle Vogt believes the forthcoming fleet of Bolt EVs are essential.
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