“General Motors believes in an all-electric future,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president of Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, in a statement. “Although that future won't happen overnight, GM is committed to driving increased usage and acceptance of electric vehicles through no-compromise solutions that meet our customers' needs.”
In the next 18 months, GM said it will introduce two new all-electric vehicles based off learnings from the Chevrolet Bolt EV. They will be the first of at least 20 new all-electric vehicles that will launch by 2023.
Volvo and Volkswagon had already announced plans to electrify their vehicle offerings, but GM’s plan takes it a step further by setting a goal of abandoning the internal combustion engine entirely.
GM said that getting to a zero emissions future will require more than just battery electric technology. It will require a two-pronged approach to electrification— battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric depending on the unique requirements.
GM also introduced SURUS—the Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure—a fuel cell powered, four-wheel steer concept vehicle on a heavy-duty truck frame that’s driven by two electric motors. With its capability and flexible architecture, SURUS could be used as a delivery vehicle, truck or even an ambulance—emissions free, the company said.
