General Motors and Autodesk Ally to Bring Driverless Electric Vehicle Future Closer

General Motors (NYSE: GM), along with many automakers, is in an unusual position to hit two birds with one stone as the automotive industry evolves toward the future of driverless vehicles. That's because it believes electric vehicles are the foundation for autonomous vehicles, and it's rapidly developing technology for both.

So far, a large hurdle to overcome is how to profitably make and sell EVs. On Thursday, GM, along with software company Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), gave us a glimpse at one small idea that could help do just that.