GM's EN-V 2.0

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General Motors Shows Glimpse of the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 Mobility Concept Vehicle in Beijing

2012-04-23

Beijing – General Motors today at Auto China 2012 showed the company's vision of the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 concept, the next version of the company's revolutionary mobility concept from World Expo 2010 Shanghai.

"Our designers and engineers are exploring a range of options for turning the EN-V concept into a reality. The EN-V 2.0 concept would use technologies such as the mobility Internet, electrification and telematics to help change the automotive landscape and ensure a sustainable future for our industry," said Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director of the GM China Group. "The EN-V 2.0 design rendering we are showing today is our vision for the next step."

The original EN-V (Electric Networked-Vehicle) concept was a centerpiece of the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai and one of GM's most talked-about concepts ever. The two-seat electric vehicle pioneered a new automobile DNA based on the convergence of electrification and connectivity. It was developed to show the possibilities for alleviating concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow's cities.

"We're very excited about EN-V 2.0 concept, which embodies the essence of its predecessor but was evolved into a more practical design for real-life use," said Wale. "The combination of sensing technology, wireless communication and GPS-based navigation establishes a technology foundation, pieces of which could potentially lead the way to the creation of future advanced vehicle systems."

EN-V 2.0 concept adds features that consumers demand such as in-vehicle climate control and personal storage space. In addition, it would be capable of driving in all weather and city road conditions.

"We are designing the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 to have a modular architecture so our engineers would have the flexibility to create a simple vehicle with manual operation or a more complex, fully autonomous and networked vehicle," said Wale.

The concept's wireless communication enables a "social network" that can be used by drivers and occupants to communicate with friends or business associates while on the go. GM expects to employ EN-V 2.0 prototype models in pilot studies throughout China.

General Motors has 11 joint ventures, two wholly owned foreign enterprises and more than 35,000 employees in China. GM and its joint ventures offer the broadest lineup of vehicles and brands among automakers in China. Passenger cars and commercial vehicles are sold under the Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jiefang, Opel and Wuling brands. In 2011, GM sold more than 2.5 million vehicles in China. It has been the sales leader among global automakers in the market for seven consecutive years. More information on General Motors in China can be found at GM Media Online.