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Ep. 39 | General Motors' Vehicle Chief Engineer on the Tech and Passion of Automotive Design

Moore's Lobby · 7 Dec 2021 · 42m · Episode 12

What this episode covers

Mark Allen, Global Vehicle Chief Engineer at General Motors, discusses the evolution of automotive engineering from purely mechanical systems to complex electromechanical and software-defined vehicles. He explains how technologies like backup cameras and hybrid systems transition from luxury features to regulatory mandates, and details the rigorous extreme weather testing required to ensure vehicle reliability in conditions ranging from Death Valley heat to -40°F cold. Allen also highlights the blurring lines between electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines and the critical role of durability and safety in GM's design philosophy.

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General Motors
Products
Chevrolet, Cadillac, Corvette, Camaro, Pontiac, Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Blazer
Also
GM Tech Center

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