“Driving Technology to Tomorrow” Press Conference
10:00-12:30 Sep 21, 2011
GM China Advanced Technical Center Phase I
2011-09-21
Shanghai – General Motors Chairman and CEO Daniel Akerson participated in today’s opening of the first phase of the GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai. The new facility, which is adjacent to the GM International Operations and GM China Headquarters, will carry out important research and development for GM on a worldwide basis.
2011-09-21
Shanghai – GM China hosted the "Driving Technology to Tomorrow" event in Shanghai. Today’s unique activity was held in conjunction with the opening of the first phase of the GM China Advanced Technical Center. Senior GM executives introduced the automaker’s global industry leadership in technology and the key role of China.
John Du discusses changing consumer demand and technology trends, and the technological challenges facing the automotive industry
Ray Bierzynski speaks on GM’s global leadership in electrification and its progress toward becoming the leader in electrification in China
Kevin Wale provides an overview of the technology event and how GM is driving technology to tomorrow
GM executives participate in the opening of the GM China Advanced Technical Center (from left to right: John Du, Director, China Science Lab, GM China;Tim Lee, President, GM International Operations; Dan Akerson, GM Chairman and CEO; Mary Barra, GM Senior Vice President of Global Product Development; and Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director, GM China Group)
Mary Barra, GM Senior Vice President of Global Product Development, discusses GM's achievements in technology and engineering around the world