From 15 hours to one minute: How AI/ML is speeding up GM's development

GM says AI/ML is transforming engineering workflows by replacing slower trial-and-error and single-function simulation tools with virtualized, parallel analysis.

Sterling Anderson said GM’s FEA runs have fallen from about 15 hours to roughly one minute, allowing far more iterations and broader testing.

The company is applying these methods beyond vehicle design to motorsport, energy, batteries, defense, and lunar projects.

The shift could speed product development and reduce reliance on slow physical prototyping across GM’s business lines.