GM developed its Hummer EV in 20 months. It wants that speed to be routine.

GM's chief product designer, Sterling Anderson, tells Business Insider that the automaker is targeting a two-year development cycle for new models.

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GM built Hummer EV in 20 months—down from 4-6 years—using AI and virtual simulation, targeting this as standard development. For tech leaders, it signals that product development winners will automate validation in software, not physical prototypes.

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GM developed its Hummer EV in 20 months. It wants that speed to be routine.

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GM developed its Hummer EV in 20 months. It wants that speed to be routine.

GM developed its Hummer EV in 20 months. It wants that speed to be routine.

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