Bangalore, KA

GM has a global R&D network of Science Offices and Collaborative Research Laboratories in various regions of the world that give GM access to key technology resources and scientific expertise. This network of scientific expertise expands GM R&D's capabilities and reach and ensures GM leadership in strategic technologies.

Headquartered at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, the R&D network involves seven sciences labs, including one in Bangalore, India.

Science Labs

Chemical & Environmental Sciences Lab (CES)

Electrical & Controls Integration Lab (ECI)

India Science Lab (ISL)

Manufacturing Systems Research Lab (MSR)

Materials & Processes Lab (MPL)

Powertrain Systems Research Lab (PSR)

Vehicle Development Research Lab (VDR)
Other R&D Organizations

Business & Technical Operations

Global Strategy Group

Global Technology Management

Technology Collaboration

Research activities include improving environmental performance of GM’s vehicles, diversifying energy sources, and providing gasoline-saving solutions around the world like active fuel management, variable valve timing and six-speed transmissions, advanced diesel engines, fuel cell and hybrid vehicles, electronics and controls and advanced materials.

GM generates and holds a significant number of patents in a number of countries in connection with the operation of GM’s business. These patents are very important to GM’s operations and continued R&D leadership.