(Auto) General Motors wants to electrify all means of mobility

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In addition to targeting the production of 100% battery-powered vehicles, the manufacturer wants to use its electrical systems to upgrade classic cars, trains, and even ships!

If we make a classification of the automakers most committed to electric mobility, without a doubt General Motors will be included. The American firm has already presented several developments in the field of electric vehicles (EV), among which the construction of its own factory of 100% battery models and even its new generation of electric motors stands out.

Precisely, GM recently unveiled a new strategy to apply in the world of zero emissions, but with the exception that it goes beyond the production of cars, SUVs, pick-ups and other private vehicles, by integrating classic models, vehicles for use in airports and even ships!

What is GM's new plan?

The idea of General Motors is not only to market battery-powered cars, but also to sell electrical systems, which allow the aforementioned vehicles to be electrified. In this way, the firm opens a new door within the electrification business, with the aim of supplying means of transport that are currently not highly regarded by the battery-powered automotive industry.

“While many companies in various industries aim to reduce their emissions, GM is in a unique position to serve as a leader, not only through new electric vehicles, but also with technological systems that allow us to add customers to our journey around the world. electrified, ”said Travis Hester, vice president of GM's EV Growth Operations department.

Four areas to work

With the aim of obtaining a large share of the electrification components market, General Motors will divide its strategy into four fronts:

Chevy Performance and Aftermarket
GM Powered Solutions
Ground Support Equipment
Marine Propulsion
Chevy Performance and Aftermarket
It consists of the Electric Connect and eCrate kit application, which we learned about at the end of 2020 when GM itself used it in a 1977 Chevrolet Blazer, and which will be launched on the market in 2022. The kit has the ability to adapt to any vehicle , so that those who acquire it will be able to replace their combustion engine with an electric one.

GM Powered Solutions
Although there is not much information in this regard, this area will focus on the provision of electrical systems in certain vehicles, through the GM Marine division (dedicated to marine vehicles), and also for On-Highway means of transport (which travel roads , asphalt roads and streets and derivatives), Off-Highway (off-road) and Industrial (industrial).

Ground Support Equipment
The support department will be dedicated to the conversion of airport vehicles, such as those that transport luggage. In addition, it will be linked to the Powertrain Control Solutions company, which will be in charge of implementing the powertrain systems in these vehicles.

Marine Propulsion
The presence of General Motors in the water is carried out through an agreement with Pure Watercraft, a firm of electric boats and with which they will develop and market this type of vehicle.

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