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
Designed to ReShape The World
Meet the Cruise AV. Built at our Orion Assembly plant. Our manufacturing expertise allows us to meet the same strict standards for safety and quality that we build into all our vehicles. And right now, the all-electric, autonomous Cruise AV is testing on the streets of San Francisco to help transform ridesharing as well as deliveries.
BUILDING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES TODAY
About Cruise
Cruise is a San Francisco-based self-driving company majority owned by GM, developing the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to connect people with the places, things and experiences they care about.
FREQUENT AUTONOMOUS QUESTIONS
AV Fact Versus Fiction
When will we see AVs on the road?
Soon! To further improve our performance and prepare for future driverless service, we are testing with a human driver behind the wheel in Dubai, UAE.
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.
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.