On September 2, CARIAD's Chinese subsidiary, on behalf of Volkswagen Group (China), made its debut at the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services(SEC) to attend the "Double Carbon" Future Mobility Change Forum hosted by the China Software Industry Association, and discuss the future travel revolution in the context of "Double Carbon" with industry experts and industry insiders. Chang Qing, CEO of CARIAD China Subsidiary, and Dr. Sun Wei, Chief Technology Officer, jointly attended the meeting, delivered a keynote speech on how the electrification and intelligence of the automotive industry can help transform the mobility industry and move towards the goal of "double carbon", and shared their views on how to grasp the new opportunities of the construction of a smart green travel ecosystem.
Under the background of "double carbon", the automobile industry is gradually becoming a part of the broader mobility service industry from a simple manufacturing industry. The accelerated integration and development of software, information service industry and automotive industry will bring a subversive change to the automotive industry. As an important part of road transportation, the green transformation and transformation of the automotive industry is crucial for China to achieve the goal of "double carbon". To this end, the China Software Industry Association invited government representatives, experts and enterprise representatives to discuss the development trends, opportunities and challenges of the new energy automobile industry and intelligent and connected vehicle technology in this context at the Future Travel Transformation Forum held by the Service Trade Fair on September 1. On behalf of Volkswagen Group China, CARIAD's Chinese subsidiary provides advice on the future development of the automotive industry as a representative of outstanding foreign companies and technical experts in China.
CEO of CARIAD China subsidiary, Evergreen
At the forum, Changqing, CEO of CARIAD China Subsidiary, delivered a speech on the theme of "CARIAD's Intelligent Mobility Solutions in China under the Background of 'Double Carbon'". He said: "Electrification and intelligence are the key elements to promote the green transformation of the automotive industry. It is a great pleasure to discuss the integration and development of software, automobile industry and information service industry with experts in the software and automotive industries through the national platform of the Service Trade Fair. We look forward to exchanges and cooperation with more industry partners to provide better intelligent mobility services for Chinese consumers." ”
The Volkswagen Group is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for the entire product life cycle by 2050 and accelerating the transition to electrification and digital transformation by 2030. As the Volkswagen Group's global software technology and innovation hub, CARIAD is an important force in transforming the Group into a software-driven mobility service provider. By defining and driving cars with software, CARIAD and its China subsidiaries will bring consumers a smarter, safer, and more sustainable mobility experience.
To achieve this goal, CARIAD's China subsidiary is working with its European headquarters to develop a new, unified and scalable software platform to create end-to-end intelligent mobility solutions for local needs. As the embodiment of CARIAD's full-stack R&D strength and "integrated" product thinking, this complete solution will help CARIAD create a more attractive consumer experience, realize the intelligence of mobility, promote the transformation of automobile production and manufacturing methods, and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions from the source of the vehicle life cycle.
Based on the strategic guidance of "R&D in China, Innovation for China", CARIAD China subsidiary will make every effort to accelerate the development of software products for local consumers, including advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving, next-generation intelligent interconnection functions, intelligent cockpit and body design, big data and software operating systems, etc., to effectively promote the intelligent transformation of the Group, its brands and joint venture partners in China, and contribute to the sustainable development of China's mobile travel industry.
Sun Wei, Chief Technology Officer of CARIAD China Subsidiary
Dr. Sun Wei, Chief Technology Officer of CARIAD China, discussed new opportunities for the construction of a smart green mobility ecosystem with industry partners during the high-end dialogue session of the forum. Dr. Sun Wei said that CARIAD's Chinese subsidiary will break through the R&D thinking of traditional car companies, strengthen the collaborative co-creation with local industry partners and the cultivation of compound talents on the basis of mastering independent R&D capabilities, and use "Chinese speed" and differentiated local innovation to meet and lead the diversified needs of Chinese consumers.