Staff members check facilities at the GM China Advanced Technical Center in Shanghai. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Automotive experts based in Advanced Technical Center help design cars of tomorrow

At 10 years old, GM's China Advanced Technical Center is working to fuel the automaker through the next decade by progressing in the research and development of cutting--edge technologies and advanced materials.

Founded in 2009 in Shanghai, where GM China is headquartered, the ATC is a member of GM's global engineering and design network. It includes research and development, design, vehicle engineering and battery laboratories, and develops solutions for GM on a domestic and global basis while supporting the company's vision.

"Being committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around, GM is empowered by its vision of the future with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. We believe technology is the key to turn the vision into reality," said Matt Tsien, GM executive vice-president and president of GM China, on Tuesday in Shanghai.

Improving research and development of new materials, battery testing, concept car design and the localization of global technologies, the GM China ATC will focus more on new energy vehicles, intelligent connected cars and advanced materials in an effort to meet Chinese customers' needs, the company said.