Having just declared its goal of hitting 1 million vehicle sales in China by 2020, Chevrolet revealed a futuristic concept car here meant to showcase its technical prowess to young Chinese buyers.
The FNR concept, an acronym for the brand’s “Find New Roads” theme, is a pod-like, science-fiction inspired autonomous electric vehicle. Its “dragonfly” dual-swing doors have drawn a steady stream of onlookers at Chevy’s 38,000 square-foot stand at the auto show.
Developed by GM’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, a joint venture with Chinese partner SAIC Motor, the concept shows how automakers increasingly are exploring the possibilities created by autonomous technology.
The FNR has magnetic, in-wheel electric motors and can be charged wirelessly. It's equipped with sensors and a roof-mounted radar to map the route for driverless operation. It can be driven in either manual or self-driving mode, which allows the front seats to swivel 180 degrees to face the rear seats.