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 General Motors is developing a hands-free, eyes-off driving system, also known as a Level 3 automated driving system. This advancement builds upon its existing &ldquo;Super Cruise&rdquo; advanced driver assistance system, which currently allows for hands-free driving but still requires drivers to keep their eyes on the road (Level 2).
 
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 The proposed Level 3 system would be hands-free, eyes-off driving under certain conditions, typically on highways and at reduced speeds.&nbsp;
 
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 It uses LiDAR map data, high-precision GPS, cameras, radar sensors, and a driver-attention system to monitor the person behind the wheel.
 
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 Level 3 autonomous driving allows drivers to focus on other tasks but is limited to specific roads and states due to technical and regulatory challenges. Today, 
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 General Motors is currently in the process of developing a Level 3 automated driving system, which they plan to be hands-free and eyes-off. This new system will be an upgrade from the current "Super Cruise" driver assistance system that is also hands-free but requires drivers to pay attention to the road (Level 2).
 The forthcoming Level 3 system aims to allow hands-free, eyes-off driving under specific conditions, for instance, on highways and at slower speeds.&nbsp;
 This advanced system would utilize LiDAR map data, high-precision GPS, numerous cameras, radar sensors, and a driver-attention system to keep tabs on the driver's attention level.
 
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Level 3 autonomous driving allows drivers to focus on other tasks but is limited to specific roads and states due to technical and regulatory challenges. Today, <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/19495"> Mercedes-Benz </a> is the only automaker to offer Level 3 limited hands-off, eyes-off driving systems in the US (in <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/19228"> California </a> and <a href="https: 
//www.theverge.com/2023/1/27/23572942/mercedes-drive-pilot-level-3-approved-nevada"> Nevada). </a>

GM to develop Level 3 automated driving systems

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 General Motors (GM) is offering adapters to its Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers for accessing Tesla's Supercharger network, expanding the availability of charging points to over 17,800. These adapters are approved by GM.
 The adapters, known as NACS DC, are priced at USD 225 and are available for purchase through mobile apps of GM vehicle brands. To start, this service is accessible for customers in the United States and Canada.
 Beyond purchasing, GM customers can use these brand-specific mobile apps to locate Tesla Superchargers, check the status of these chargers, initiate charging, and also pay for the charging sessions. GM aims to involve multiple suppliers for producing these approved NACS DC adapters.
 
</div> Analyst QuickTake : 
 This addition expands GM EV drivers’ access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in North America, in line with efforts to improve charging infrastructure and promote EV adoption. GM follows other automakers, such as Ford and Rivian, in adopting Tesla's charging network, contributing to the broader initiative to make EV charging more accessible and convenient.

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 EVgo and General Motors (GM) are collaborating to build 400 DC fast-charging stations in key metropolitan regions across the US. The construction incorporates flagship charging stations that are jointly branded by EVgo and GM Energy, which plan to establish up to 20 charging stations per location. The stations are set to be rolled out in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York, and Texas, and the initial new chargers are slated to start operation in 2025.
 The forthcoming stations will include modern features like 350 kW fast chargers, sufficient lighting, canopies, security cameras, and pull-through layouts for easier access. These elements are expected to establish a new benchmark for charging infrastructure.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 The initiative is part of a larger collaboration between GM and EVgo to build 2,850 DC fast-charging stations. The companies opened their 1,000th fast-charging stall in August 2023 and expect to reach 2,000 stalls by the end of 2024. This expansion addresses the current lack of convenient EV charging infrastructure, a barrier to widespread EV adoption. For user convenience, many of the new locations will be strategically placed near amenities such as shopping centers, restaurants, and coffee shops.

GM and EVgo to deploy 400 fast-charging stations in major US metro areas

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 General Motors' autonomous driving unit, Cruise, has partnered with Uber. The plan is to integrate autonomous vehicles into Uber's service by 2025. From then, Uber users will be able to request rides in Cruise's self-driving vehicles for qualifying trips through the Uber app. The deployment will start with a specific number of Chevy Bolt-based autonomous vehicles.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 This partnership between Uber and Cruise would potentially expand Uber's existing partnerships in the autonomous vehicle sector and increase the utilization of Cruise's robotaxis. Uber is already conducting fully autonomous taxi rides <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23136"> in Phoenix </a> with Aplhabet’s self-driving tech unit, <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/324248"> Waymo. </a> Furthermore, this collaboration comes as Cruise works to revive its robotaxi business following a safety incident <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23186"> in October 2023. </a> Cruise is currently conducting supervised autonomous vehicle testing in <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/28329"> Phoenix, </a> <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/30016"> Dallas, </a> and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/30331"> Houston, </a> and it also plans to relaunch its robotaxi service.

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 The autonomous driving unit of General Motors (GM), Cruise, has issued a recall of 1,194 of their self-driving vehicles. This was necessitated by a need to fix long-standing issues related to hard braking. This move comes on the back of an extensive investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), spanning almost two years. The NHTSA has since closed its investigation.
 To rectify the problem, Cruise has rolled out a software update. This update has reportedly enhanced the abilities of the autonomous system with respect to predicting and responding to environmental elements. As a result, the instances of hard braking have been significantly cut down, marking a notable improvement compared to human drivers.
 During its investigation, the NHTSA examined over 7,600 incidents related to Cruise's braking problem. Among these, it was able to establish a direct correlation between the malfunctioning vehicles and only 10 of the crashes.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Even though one of Cruise's probes has now been closed following the recall, its challenges extend beyond the recall, as the company faces <a href="https: 
//www.automotivedive.com/news/justice-department-sec-investigate-gm-cruise-robotaxi-pedestrian-crash/705869/"> ongoing federal investigations </a> from the Department of Justice and SEC after one of its robotaxis was involved in a pedestrian accident last year, leading to <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/24204"> leadership changes </a> and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23186"> operational setbacks. </a>

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 Cruise, the autonomous driving unit of General Motors, has decided to abandon its plans to build the "Origin" autonomous vehicle. Instead of this, the company will now utilize the next generation of Chevrolet Bolt for autonomous driving operations.
 This transition to the next-generation Bolt by Cruise is a response to the regulatory uncertainties surrounding the original design of the Origin. This unique design does not include a steering wheel and pedals, and fails to comply with existing regulations in some areas. In addition to this, the lower per-unit costs of the Bolt will allow Cruise to make better use of its resources.
 The company has also recorded a financial charge of USD 583 million in the second quarter. This charge pertains to the costs incurred for Origin asset write-offs and other restructuring expenses.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Despite <a href="https: 
//techcrunch.com/2023/09/07/cruise-nears-approval-to-mass-produce-robotaxis-with-no-steering-wheel-pedals/"> Cruise’s past projections </a> of large-scale deployment, Origin's future was uncertain, especially after <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23512"> production was paused </a> in November 2023 following regulatory issues in <a href="https: 
//techcrunch.com/2023/09/07/cruise-nears-approval-to-mass-produce-robotaxis-with-no-steering-wheel-pedals/"> California, </a> leading to significant operational and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/24204"> leadership changes </a> at Cruise. On a separate note, the company is familiar with using Bolts for operations, as they were previously deployed for testing and operations before the commercial launch of the Origin.

GM's Cruise abandons 'Origin' autonomous vehicle; to pivot to next-gen Chevrolet Bolt

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Ultium Cells, a collaboration between LG Energy Solution and General Motors, has halted the building of an EV battery plant in the US.
The firms have opted to suspend the building of EV Battery Plant 3 in Michigan, which was set to begin operations in 2025, due to a decrease in global demand for EVs. The plant's start date has been delayed to 2025 or beyond, with only two of the five production lines being partially equipped.

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 General Motors (GM) has made a USD 850 million investment in Cruise, its self-driving car subsidiary, and is also seeking additional external investors for further financial reinforcement. Cruise plans to use the money to cover operational costs as it recommences vehicle trials in several US cities.

Additionally, Cruise confirmed that it is initiating self-driving car tests again in Houston, Texas. These cars will be accompanied by a human safety driver ready to take control if necessary. The aim at the outset will be to validate the technology for safety. The company has previously rolled out vehicle trials in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/29368">Phoenix, Arizona,</a> and <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/30016">Dallas, Texas,</a> in May and June 2024 respectively.

Since 2017, Cruise has reported losses of USD 8.2 billion, with USD 3.5 billion stemming from 2023 alone. The company also <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/05/14/gm-cruise-settlement-pedestrian-accident-san-francisco/">recently agreed</a> to a settlement of at least USD 8 million following an incident<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-agency-california-gathering-details-self-driving-crash-2023-10-03/"> in October 2023</a>, in which a pedestrian in San Francisco was injured by an autonomous Cruise vehicle.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 The above incident in October led to the <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23027"> suspension </a> of California's commercial permit and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23186"> its nationwide operations </a> to evaluate safety, which involved <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23901"> external legal reviews </a> and a <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23630"> recall of all vehicles </a> to update software. <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/24204"> Changes in leadership </a> and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/25064"> staff reductions </a> have marked Cruise's response to the crisis, with key resignations and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/24104"> GM executives stepping in </a> to steer the company's recovery efforts. Despite GM’s <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/26083"> previously announced significant financial cutbacks, </a> it remains committed to Cruise's future, which can be noted with the fund injection today.

Cruise receives USD 850 million from GM; to re-launch tests in Houston

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 Cruise, a self-driving vehicle subsidiary of General Motors (GM), is reintroducing a small number of autonomous cars in Dallas with the aim of rebuilding public trust and further testing its technology.
 In this reintroduction, a fleet of three vehicles will be in operation; however, these will be manned by human drivers for the purposes of data collection. Notably, the cars will not be carrying passengers or driving autonomously during this phase.
 Reports suggest that the company is considering breaking back into the Californian market where it would face competition from other self-driving vehicle companies such as Alphabet's Waymo. Interestingly, Waymo has recently been expanding its commercial operations in various areas of California.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Today’s news follows a significant setback when Cruise <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23186"> withdrew </a> its nationwide operations due to a serious accident in San Francisco, which led to the <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23027"> suspension of its deployment permits </a> in California. Despite the setbacks, Cruise is gradually re-entering the markets, with a cautious strategy focused on safety. This approach mirrors steps taken in Phoenix, where Cruise resumed operations under close supervision <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/28329"> in April 2024. </a> Previously, Cruise has had a presence in Texas, initiating robotaxi services in cities like <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/22718"> Dallas, </a> <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/15441"> Austin, </a> and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/22667"> Houston. </a>

GM’s Cruise to redeploy autonomous vehicle tests in Dallas

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 Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), has restarted its autonomous vehicle testing in Phoenix, Arizona. The initial phase features two self-driving cars with human safety operators on board. An additional eight vehicles will be manually driven in the same area to collect necessary data.
 As part of its ongoing pursuit for safety and performance, the company is in the process of confirming its technology standards. Plans are underway to expand the testing to other suburbs surrounding Phoenix, including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Following an incident in San Francisco where a pedestrian was injured by one of its robotaxis in October 2023, which led to the <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23186"> suspension of its nationwide operations, </a> Cruise has redirected its operational focus to Phoenix, leaving its activities in San Francisco at a standstill. This move came after Californian authorities <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/23186"> revoked the company's permits </a> for autonomous testing and deployment in the state.

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