GM Research & Development
GM R&D identifies, invents, and develops research which delivers products people crave and experiences they never forget, with distinctive value to General Motors.
GM Research & Development
Strategic Research Programs
GM R&D is the world’s first automotive industrial research center, founded in 1920 by Charles “Boss” Kettering. With a legacy of innovations ranging from the catalytic converter to Super Cruise, and today’s breakthroughs in robotics, advanced batteries, smart factories, new materials, infotainment, and state‑of‑the‑art AI‑enabled engineering solutions, GM R&D is a leader in both automotive and industrial research.
What makes GM R&D exceptional is its people: brilliant scientists, technical fellows, engineers, and technicians who collaborate across the company and externally to deliver transformative technologies that enable safer, cleaner, and more connected mobility. GM R&D prioritizes key strategic research areas including Extreme Vehicle Efficiency, Future Factory and Robotics, Product Safety and Integration, Immersive Experience, Advanced Batteries, Engineering and Computational Acceleration with AI, and Federal Systems Research.
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GM Company Store
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GM Photo Store
Utilizing the image resources of the GM Media Archive, researchers, archivists and product experts have selected fascinating classic and contemporary images from the Archive's collection, enabling automotive enthusiasts to view and purchase high-quality GM automotive photography.