General Motors and Opel aren’t letting Google get all the glory − both the automaker and the brand are “demonstrating their commitment to the future” of automated driving and connected mobility at the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress. Showcased are the Opel Insignia research vehicle, an automated Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 concept, and a Chevrolet Cruze equipped with vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) connectivity.
“At GM, we have a renewed passion, the financial resources, the technology and the talent to think big, to step up our investments and take calculated risks. I am listening to customers and they want unfettered personal mobility. They expect us to help mitigate if not eliminate the congestion, pollution and traffic accidents. To me, these aren’t noble causes but imperatives,” says GM CEO Mary Barra.