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    FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025: Key themes and concerns for the automotive industry
    One thing is abundantly clear after the FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) last week. Megatrends impact everything. No longer can chassis development, braking, safety validation and so forth stand alone without impact from the broader drive towards electrification, the AI revolution or SDVs, to name a few.  The event’s sessions gave the impression that electrification is already baked into the industry, particularly in Europe where the debate on (regulation-pushed) direction is ...
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    Beyond horsepower: Compute becomes the new competitive edge for OEMs
    Automotive compute power is becoming a defining metric of vehicle capability — not just for autonomy, but across cockpit systems, connectivity and life-cycle software deployment. As vehicles transition toward centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software-defined platforms, silicon performance is now a core determinant of what a vehicle can do — and how long it will remain competitive in the field. Two metrics have emerged as industry standards for measuring this compu...
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    Mainland Chinese regulators draft safety rules for driver-assistance systems amid rapid tech advancements
    Mainland Chinese automakers are advancing rapidly in assisted-driving technology, driven by consumer demand for innovation. However, Beijing is urging caution alongside progress. Following a fatal accident involving a Xiaomi SU7 sedan, regulators are finalizing new safety rules for driver-assistance systems, aiming to balance innovation with safety and prevent companies from exaggerating system capabilities, according to a Reuters report dated July 4. Clear regulations could provide main...
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    Huawei launches HiCar 6.0 with new connectivity features
    Huawei has unveiled its HiCar 6.0 smart car solution, featuring enhanced intelligence and connectivity capabilities designed to strengthen the interaction between vehicles and users while also supporting improvements across the automotive supply chain.  One of the key highlights of HiCar 6.0 is its multi-integration functionality, enabling seamless connection between multiple smart devices. It introduces First-Sight Aesthetics, a design approach that emphasizes visual innovation and emot...
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    Huawei files patent for a sulfide-based solid-state battery with up to 3,000 km of range
    Huawei has advanced its efforts in energy storage by patenting a sulfide-based solid-state battery. This innovation aims to provide a driving range of up to 3,000 km with ultrafast-charging capabilities in just five minutes. Huawei's patent reveals a battery architecture with energy densities between 400 and 500 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), which is significantly higher than conventional lithium-ion cells. A highlighted feature is the doping of sulfide electrolytes with nitrogen to improv...
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    China proposes new safety rules amid ADAS-related incidents involving Xiaomi
    Mainland China's Ministry of Industry of Information Technology has proposed formulating new safety rules for driving assistance systems, as shown in a recent post from the national standards database, according to a report published by Insurance Journal on June 5. The proposal involves contributions from various parties, including carmaker Dongfeng Motor and tech giant Huawei, with discussions occurring over a period concluding on July 4. This initiative comes amid a surge in the launch of n...
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    Voyah partners with Tsinghua University to advance AI in smart EVs
    Voyah, a premium new energy vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor, has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Tsinghua University to advance collaboration in artificial intelligence. This partnership focuses on intelligent connected vehicle technology, talent development and the commercialization of R&D outcomes, which aims to contribute to the smart electric vehicle sector. China's advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) market is defined by three business models: full-sta...
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    Huawei launches megawatt charger with up to 1.5 MW of peak charging output
    Huawei announced the launch of a supercharger with a peak charging power of 1.5 MW, marking a significant development as mainland China's electric vehicle industry continues to intensify its focus on ultrafast-charging equipment. Huawei said that its all-new megawatt charger, which was unveiled in Shanghai, is the industry's first fully liquid-cooled, MW-class supercharging solution. Huawei said its charger is primarily targeted at charging electric heavy-duty vehicles (e-HDVs), although...
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    Voyah to equip Dream multipurpose vehicle lineup with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 3.0 smart driving software
    Voyah, the premium new-energy vehicle (NEV) arm of Dongfeng Motor, has introduced four new variants to its Dream multipurpose vehicle (MPV) lineup featuring Huawei's Qiankun ADS 3.0 smart driving software and HarmonyOS cockpit system as standard, according to a report published by CnEVPost on Feb. 19. This addition aims to attract more customers by enhancing the vehicle's smart driving capabilities and reducing the financial barrier for acquiring these advanced technologies by 70,000 yuan (ab...
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    SAIC, Huawei to cooperate on the development of smart EVs
    SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. and Huawei Device Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement in Shanghai to cooperate in the development, manufacturing, supply chain management, sales and service of new-energy smart cars, SAIC announced Feb. 21. Jia Jianxu, president of SAIC Motor, and Wang Yanmin, president of Huawei’s Device Smart Car Business Unit, signed the contract on behalf of SAIC Motor and Huawei, respectively. The signing event was attended by Wang Xiaoqiu, chairman of SAIC Motor,...
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    Huawei founder discusses China's tech self-reliance with President Xi
    In a meeting with President Xi Jinping that centered on discussions with private sector entrepreneurs, Huawei's founder, Ren Zhengfei, conveyed that China's concerns over the absence of domestically produced chips and operating systems had been alleviated, according to a report by Reuters on Feb. 21, which cited Chinese state media People's Daily. The meeting, reported by the People's Daily, featured talks from prominent Chinese business founders including Ren Zhengfei of Huawei, Wang Chuanfu of...
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    Voyah expands Dream multipurpose vehicle lineup with Huawei smart driving tech
    Voyah, the premium new-energy vehicle (NEV) division of Dongfeng Motor, has expanded its Dream multipurpose vehicle (MPV) lineup to include new variants featuring Huawei's advanced smart driving technology. The new additions comprise two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants and two battery-electric vehicle (BEV) variants, all equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 3.0 smart driving software and the HarmonyOS cockpit system. The PHEV models are priced at 359,900 yuan (about $49,400) and 38...
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    Dongfeng and Huawei partner for smart new-energy vehicles
    Dongfeng Motor is intensifying its partnership with Huawei Technologies, aiming to create a new lineup of smart new-energy vehicles (NEVs) specifically for the Chinese market, as reported by CarNewsChina magazine on Jan. 23. This collaboration aligns with Dongfeng's strategy to bolster its Dongfeng eπ (Yipai) brand, a range of smart battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) that has struggled to stand out in the highly competitive NEV market in China since its launch in 2023. The partnership seeks ...
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    GAC Group collaborates with Huawei to launch new EV brand
    GAC Group has announced its plans to launch a new electric vehicle brand in collaboration with Huawei, marking a significant step toward meeting the increasing demand for smart and connected vehicles in China, the largest vehicle market globally. This partnership positions GAC as the fifth automaker to develop a brand with Huawei, joining the ranks of Seres, Chery, BAIC and JAC, all of which have launched at least one model through similar collaborations. However, details such as the lau...
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    BYD plans to use Huawei's advanced autonomous driving system in off-road EVs
    BYD has inked a deal with Huawei to integrate the tech giant's autonomous driving system into its Fangchengbao electric vehicles, as reported by Automotive News on Aug. 27. The collaboration will debut with the Bao 8 sport utility vehicle (SUV), the first model under the Fangchengbao brand to feature Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system. This anticipated vehicle is expected to hit the market later in 2024. This partnership aligns with BYD's broader strategy to upscale its product li...
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    Changan's Avatr Technology acquires 10% stake in Huawei's Yinwang Intelligent Technology for $1.6 billion
    Avatr Technology, a smart electric vehicle brand of Changan Automobile, has agreed to acquire a 10% equity stake in Huawei Technologies' intelligent driving division, Yinwang Intelligent Technology, for 11.5 billion yuan (about $1.6 billion), Yicai Global reported Aug. 20. This move underscores Huawei's strategy to bolster electric and smart vehicle technologies via collaborations with leading car manufacturers. The acquisition, which was approved by Changan's board, reflects Huawei's efforts...
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    Seres to acquire 10% stake in Huawei’s auto unit Newcool for $1.6 billion
    Seres Automobile plans to buy a 10% stake in Huawei’s automotive business Newcool for $1.6 billion, a news report published by CnEVPost on Aug. 25 said, citing a regulatory filing by the Shanghai Stock Exchange-listed Seres Group. Seres becomes the second automaker after Changan and CATL-backed Avatr Technology to have acquired a stake in Huawei's automotive business unit. According to the news report, the deal values Newcool at 115 billion yuan (about $16.13 billion), the same as it was...
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    Huawei releases latest version of driver-assist system
    Huawei introduced its latest advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) on Aug. 6, claiming it surpasses Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in safety and functionality, allowing vehicles to autonomously navigate from garage to garage, as reported by TechNode on Aug. 7. Alongside this, Huawei and its manufacturing partner BAIC unveiled the Stelato S9, a luxury sedan aimed at competing with premium cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, at a press event in Beijing. The car is priced between ...
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    Huawei expands self-driving tech into wider range of EVs – report
    Huawei Technologies is expanding its self-driving technology into a wider range of electric vehicles through partnerships with automakers, according to a report published by Nikkei Asia on April 16. The company aims to counter new rivals, such as Xiaomi, in the rapidly growing EV market. Huawei's new autonomous driving system will be available on the lowest-priced version of the S7 sedan from Luxeed, a brand owned by state-owned Chery Automobile. The system can automatically turn the ste...
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    Huawei aims to deliver 1 km of driving range in 1 second of ultra-fast charging
    Mainland China headquartered technology company Huawei aims to increase EV charging speeds to the tune of achieving one kilometer of driving range in just one second of charging, according to a news report published by CarNewsChina on February 28. The report cited a company presentation given by Huawei’s President of Digital Energy, Hou Jinlong on the sidelines of the company’s annual China Digital Energy Partner Conference held on February 27. Huawei’s senior leadership shared their vi...
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    Huawei patents technology to alert tired drivers, seeking to prevent road accidents
    Huawei has filed a patent for a new technology that aims to alert tired drivers to prevent road accidents, Huawei Central reported Feb. 20. The mainland Chinese tech giant believes that fatigue is a major invisible killer on the roads, causing more damage than other factors. The patented method, titled Driving Early Warning Method and Device, uses smartwatches, smartphones and a vehicle-mounted device to monitor the driver's sleep patterns and alert them when they are too tired to drive safely. ...
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    CATL-Changan-Huawei JV commences production of Avatr 12 in China
    Chinese electric-vehicle maker Avatr has commenced production of its anticipated electric sedan — the Avatr 12 — in China, according to a news report published by the news website CarNewsChina on October 12. Citing the EV brand, which is a joint venture of battery manufacturer CATL, automaker Changan, and telecom and electronics giant Huawei, the report stated that Avatr’s all-electric luxury sedan Avatr 12 has officially rolled off the production line in China. The electric c...
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    Huawei files patent for motion sickness prevention system
    Huawei has filed a patent for a motion sickness prevention system, GizmoChina reported September 26. The system offers passengers accurate visual information about the vehicle’s movement. The system generates real-time images of the vehicle’s movement relative to the road, which are then displayed on the vehicle’s infotainment system, allowing passengers to see themselves moving along with the vehicle. Significance: Motion sickness is a very common problem for passengers and Huawei’s ...
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    Chinese automaker Changan partners with Huawei to accelerate vehicles' digital transformation
    Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. Ltd. (Changan) and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. announced the signing of a comprehensive and ongoing strategic cooperation framework agreement. This collaboration entails digital transformation, computing power centers, cloud services, industrial software, software toolchains, overseas operations and optical storage charging technology. The partnership is focused specifically on digital transformation; both parties will jointly develop a comprehensive digital ...
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    Huawei files patent for airbag-deployment tech based on posture – report
    According to a Huawei Central report June 25, Huawei has filed a new patent titled "Airbag control system, control method and Vehicle." The patent has been filed in China. The patent tech consists of an airbag control system, control features and a vehicle with a focus to eliminate the issue of airbag malfunctioning and inaccurate protection. Significance: The control system consists of a detection device and a controller. The detection device is used to detect information on the oc...
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    Huawei partners with Chinese OEMs to produce Aito-branded EVs – report
    Huawei Technologies is partnering with Chery Automobile, BAIC Motor and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group to produce Aito-branded electric vehicles (EVs), Reuters reported on April 1, citing a senior executive of the company. The company is already in a partnership with Seres Group to manufacture Aito cars and is planning a series of vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), sedans and multipurpose vehicles under the Aito brand. Significance: Seres has sold around 80,000 Aito vehicl...
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    Huawei licenses technologies to European automakers
    Huawei has licensed technology to automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Porsche, Nikkei reported on December 23. According to the article, Huawei also signed licensing deals with Subaru, Renault, Lamborghini, and Bentley. The patent licensing agreements, reached during the second half of 2022, mean Huawei technologies will be used in 15 million of the 70 million total cars produced globally each year, Alan Fan, global head of Huawei's Intellectual Property Department, told N...
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    CATL, AVATR plan to deepen cooperation on EV battery supply chain
    Mainland China’s largest EV battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has signed an agreement with AVATR Technology to deepen its strategic cooperation with the EV maker in Chongqing, Southwest China, the company said on 20 December 2022. “The signing of the agreement will further deepen the cooperation between the two parties,” CATL said in an official statement. It mentioned that it, along with AVATR, will build an industry-leading battery supply chain ecosy...
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    Huawei partners with CATARC for automotive products
    Huawei will collaborate with China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co (CATARC) to develop smart automotive products, Pandaily reported on 19 August. The company will launch intelligent car lighting series products such as AR-HUD, smart car lights and smart light display. Significance: CATARC is a state-owned centralized technical unit of the automotive industry. The technical support institution helps with the development of automotive industry planning. In May, it partnered with Cy...
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    Changan, Huawei, CATL jointly launch all-new smart EV architecture CHN
    AVATR Technology, which is a premium smart electric vehicle brand jointly created by Changan Automobile, Huawei and leading battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), had launched an all-new smart electric vehicle (EV) architecture called CHN as well as its first model AVATR 11 at the 24th Chongqing International Auto Show, CATL said on 25 June 2022. The high-profile event was attended by Huarong Zhu, chairman of Changan Automobile, Zhijun Xu, rotating chairman of H...
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    ACO Tech integrates Huawei cloud technology with Atlas vehicle infotainment OS
    Malaysia-based ACO Tech Sdn Bhd (ACO Tech) has announced the integration of Huawei’s cloud technology with ACO Tech’s Atlas vehicle infotainment operating software (OS), Huawei said in a press release on 21 June.   Mr Li Pu, CEO, ACO Tech, said, “We are proud to announce the extension of our collaboration with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) as part of ACO Tech’s regional initiatives to jointly developed cloud-based automotive solutions in a bid to provide innovative, intuitive an...
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    Huawei to supply auto components to Chery, JAC Motors, and Arcfox
    Huawei has finalized business cooperation with automakers including Chery, JAC Motors and Arcfox, PanDaily reported on 14 June, citing an article by 36Kr. Huawei is said to help develop at least two car models with Chery and at least one model with JAC Motors. The company will develop a model based on its smart selection mode with Arcfox. Huawei will reportedly not only define products but also select core components, work on sales and service system of vehicles. The report goes on to add tha...
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    Huawei launches EV FusionCharge charging module at EVS35
    Huawei has launched its new electric vehicle (EV) charger FusionCharge 40-kW DC charging module at the International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS35), according to a press release by the company on 14 June. Huawei said their idea of merging power electronics and digital technology to improve the charging experience for electric vehicle owners will accelerate seamless adoption to EVs. It also helps to construct cleaner, more efficient charging networks that can seamlessly tran...
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    BAIC launches ARCFOX Alpha S Huawei HI version featuring 34 high-sensing hardware
    China-based automaker BAIC has launched new HI (Huaiwei Inside) version of ARCFOX Alpha S which is equipped with 34 high-sensing hardware intelligent driving system, according to a report published by Pandaily on 9 May 2022. The new HI version of ARCFOX Alpha S combines BAIC’s new energy three-power technology, platform technology, whole-vehicle manufacturing capability and Huawei’s ICT technology. Huawei's autonomous driving technology and HarmonyOS system are included in the new mode...
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    Xiaomi joins Car Connectivity Consortium
    Mainland Chinese technology company Xiaomi has joined the Car Connectivity Consortium, PanDaily reported on 28 April. Xiaomi will help formulate and implement standards, and promote technological innovation of digital car keys, work on privacy and data security, and improve user experience. Significance: The CCC is a cross-industry organization advancing global technologies for smartphone-to-car connectivity solutions. Members of the CCC include STMicroelectronics, HELLA, DENSO, NXP, Toyota, ...
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    Huawei releases OTA update for AITO M5 SUV
    Huawei has rolled out the first update for AITO M5 SUV model with HarmonyOS smart cockpit via over the air (OTA), Huawei Central reported on 18 April. The update offers lighting prompts, smart voice, smart-screen user interface, and signal prompts for better user experience. Significance: In December 2021, Huawei launched its intelligent luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV), the AITO M5 equipped with the Huawei DriveONE electrical system and the HarmonyOS Smart Cockpit. The vehicle also contain...
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    Huawei secures patent to combine camera and radar for obstacles detection around vehicle
    Chinese tech giant Huawei has received approval for a patent number CN114282597, new technology to combine two sensors, a camera device, and radar in the field of autonomous driving, according to a report published by Pandaily on 7 April 2022. Huawei's technology combines two sensors to obtain the obstacles around the vehicle and detect blind spots caused by the blind side of the camera or out of radar range. According to the report, Huawei has published 54 patents related to autonomous drivi...
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    Huawei’s FY 2021 revenue slides 28.6% y/y to USD100 billion
    Huawei has announced a 28.6% year-on-year (y/y) drop in revenue to CNY636.8 billion (USD100 billion) for the 2021 financial year, an official report on 28 March read. The fall is attributed to supply chain challenges. However, its net profit of CNY113.7 billion was an increase of 75.9% y/y while its research and development (R&D) expenditure was CNY142.7 billion for the year, representing 22.4% of its total revenue. “Moving forward, Huawei will advance its journey of digitalization, int...
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    Volkswagen in talks to acquire Huawei's autonomous driving unit
    Volkswagen is reportedly in talks with mainland Chinese technology company Huawei to acquire its autonomous driving unit for billions of euros, Reuters reported on 17 February, citing Manager Magazin. According to the report, company executives have been negotiating the deal for several months now. A Volkswagen spokesperson declined to comment to Reuters. Significance: In October last year, Chinese media source 36Kr reported that Huawei and Volkswagen were planning on forming a joint ...
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    HUAWEI launches AIOT M5 featuring HarmonyOS Smart Cockpit
    HUAWEI has launched its intelligent luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV), the AITO M5 equipped with the HUAWEI DriveONE electrical system and the HarmonyOS Smart Cockpit, PanDaily reported on 23 December. The AITO M5 also features abundant vehicle applications, and HUAWEI SOUND. “Focusing on the All-Scenario AI Life strategy, HUAWEI uses its ICT capabilities built within the last 30 years to empower the automotive industry with an unparalleled intelligent driving experience. It aims to b...
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    Huawei, Volkswagen to jointly develop autonomous driving technology
    According to a press release published on Verdict on 21 October, Chinese tech giant Huawei and German automaker Volkswagen are planning to form a joint venture (JV) to develop autonomous driving technologies, according to Chinese media source 36Kr, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, Huawei will primarily serve as a supplier to Volkswagen, which will be the joint venture's majority shareholder and controlling party. Huawei will provide intellectual property (IP) i...
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    Huawei invests over USD1 billion in automobile investment
    According to a press release on Huawei Central dated 17 September, Huawei Smart Car Solution BG Chief Wang Jun gave a keynote speech at the 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Conference. He discusses the company's current position in the automotive industry as well as its long-term strategy. Furthermore, Wan Jun explains that the Chinese tech firms' smart car product is primarily determined by two factors. The first is the Huawei inside mode, also known as the company with smart car OEMs. Cha...
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    IAA Mobility 2021: Huawei showcases AR-HUD solution
    Huawei has presented its latest augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) solution at the 2021 IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, its press release on 9 September. The solution enables the front windshield to turn into a first-person view (FPV) display for safety and infotainment functions. Huawei AR-HUD displays dashboard information, provides augmented reality navigation, supports safe assisted driving, optimizes prompts for night vision/rain-fog conditions, and issue entertainment cont...
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    JOYNEXT ties up with Huawei Technologies to develop intelligent automotive cockpit solutions
    JOYNEXT has signed a cooperation agreement with Huawei Technologies to develop automotive smart cockpits, China Money Network reported on 24 August. Under the agreement, the companies will develop products with Huawei’s Harmony infotainment operating system, HMS (HUAWEI Mobile Services)-A core capability platform, and Harmony application ecosystem. Based on Huawei's platform capability, JOYNEXT will provide a complete cockpit solution comprising domain controllers, operatin...
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    GAC, Huawei partner to develop a smart SUV with Level 4 autonomous driving
    According to a press release published on PR Newswire on 1 August, GAC Group officially announced an exciting joint project with tech giant Huawei. The companies will collaborate to develop a "smart SUV," with the goal of reaching the market in mass production by the end of 2023. The SUV will be the two companies' first joint product. A medium-to-large-size, all-electric SUV, the car's vision is one of futuristic, powerful, and efficient technology that will provide buyers with exciting ...
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    Huawei signs license agreement with Volkswagen’s supplier for 4G standard essential patents
    Huawei has announced a license agreement with a supplier of Volkswagen Group, according to a 7 July press release. The agreement includes a license under Huawei’s 4G standard essential patents (SEPs) for Volkswagen cars equipped with wireless connectivity. According to Huawei, this licensing deal is its largest in the automotive industry. “As an innovative company, we own a leading patent portfolio for wireless technologies, which creates great value for the automotive industry. We are pl...
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    GAC plans to mass produce intelligent Level 4 vehicles by 2024 in partnership with Didi, Huawei
    According to a 30 June official press release, GAC is working with Huawei and Didi to develop "Level 4" autonomous vehicles that can operate almost entirely without human intervention (current driver-assist mechanisms are classed as Level 2 autonomy). Intelligent Level 4 vehicles are expected to be mass produced by 2024, utilizing GAC design and manufacturing capabilities as well as Didi and Huawei automatic driving software. Didi's intelligent hardware platform, Didi Gemini, is already being...
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    Avatar Technology’s first vehicle model E11 to feature Huawei HI smart car solution
    Avatar Technology’s first vehicle, the mid-size SUV named E11, will contain a next-generation smart EV platform and will be powered by the Huawei HI (Huawei Inside) smart car solution, Olt News reported in May. The design prototype has already rolled off the assembly line. Avatar Technology will reportedly partner with Changan Automobile, Huawei and CATL to codevelop an independent and controllable CHN intelligent connected electric vehicle (EV) platform, and a smart ecosystem. Significa...
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    Huawei launches HarmonyOS powered smart cockpit solution
    Huawei launched its smart cockpit solution at Shanghai Auto Show, Economic Times reported in April 2021. The solution, named HarmonyOS, is based on Kirin chipsets and includes a computing platform. It features a cockpit-oriented software platform, and a display platform. "Through its hardware ecosystem, Huawei has realized the interconnection between distributed devices inside and outside vehicles, and the connection of those devices to computing and software platforms. Meanwhile, Huawei has ...
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    Changan to launch smart EVs jointly developed with CATL, Huawei
    Changan Automobile will roll out its electric vehicles (EVs) jointly developed with Huawei Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) by the end of May, Yicai Global reported on 20 May. The EV brand will be called AB and will seek a separate listing. Significance: The development was first announced in November last year. Other automakers in mainland China have set up separate premium brands for manufacturing EVs. Dongfeng introduced a new premium EV brand Voyah in mainland China and will re...
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    Auto Shanghai 2021: Huawei launches new 4D imaging radar, AR-HUD
    According to a news release from PR Newswire dated 23 April, Huawei launched its next-generation intelligent components and solutions, including the 4D imaging radar, AR-HUD, and MDC 810, during its Huawei Inside (HI) product launch titled 'Focused Innovation for Intelligent Vehicles', at the Auto Shanghai 2021 event. Based on the news release, the products are designed to help OEMs build advanced intelligent vehicles and enable the Chinese automotive industry to upgrade their technology...
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    Huawei to invest USD1 billion in EV, autonomous vehicle research
    Chinese technology company, Huawei, has announced that it will invest USD1 billion on the research of electric vehicle (EV) technologies and autonomous driving vehicles. According to a report filed by business news agency Bloomberg on 12 April, this investment has the objective of enabling the company to compete with the likes of Tesla and Xiaomi. The Rotating Chairman of Huawei, Eric Xu, stated that Huawei will partner with three vehicle manufacturers—BAIC Group, Chongqing Changan Automobi...
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    Changan, CATL, Huawei partner to launch smart EV cars in China
    Changan, Contemporary Amperex Technologies (CATL), and Huawei have partnered to jointly develop smart electric vehicles (EV) under a new high-end brand, CATL announced in a press release on 15 November. The products under the new brand are expected to be revealed soon. “Changan Automobile is a leader in independent innovation, which is a similar innovation culture to CATL's. We also share similar values. CATL will join forces with Changan Automobile in the new energy and smart energy ecosys...
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    BYD to use Huawei’s 5G technology in new vehicles
    Mainland Chinese carmaker BYD is set to utilize Huawei Technologies’ 5G technology in its new vehicles from the end of the month, Yicai Global reported on 5 June. BYD will manufacture the world’s first mass-produced cars with 5G. The 5G technology will enable a fast audio-visual entertainment experience and the DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system. Significance: The 5G technology is going to significantly change the automotive industry as it becomes more software heavy. Its low l...
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    GAC New Energy’s Aion V to feature 5G + V2X intelligent communication system
    Aion V, GAC New Energy’s electric SUV, will be equipped with the 5G + V2X (vehicle-to-everything) intelligent communication system, China PEV had reported on 27 April. The car will be integrated with Huawei’s Balong 5000 5G chip and will have a maximum cruising range of 600 km. Aion V will have L3 autonomous driving, Aion intelligent health cockpit, and a one-key remote-controlled parking in all scenarios. Balong 5000 is the latest 5G baseband of Huawei HiSilicon. Its 6.5Gbps speed is ide...
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    Huawei develops new DC fast-charging module for EVs
    Huawei has developed a new HiCharger DC fast-charging module for electric vehicles (EV), according to a report by cnTechPost on 16 April. The new EV charger will be used as a new energy charging infrastructure solution. Currently, its partners include State Grid (Beijing), Xingxing Charging (Changzhou), Nanwang Electric (Shenzhen), and Huashang Sanyou (Beijing), Zhuhai Titan (Zhuhai), and Dalian Robinson (Dalian). Significance: The new HiCharger DC will place Huawei into the charging sol...
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    Huawei reveals details about its automotive platform HiCar
    Huawei demonstrated its connected car platform HiCar in a Volvo car on 9 April. The HiCar is basically an interconnection of the mobile phone and the vehicle—a smartphone mirroring solution. It supports features like navigation, voice recognition, making phone calls, music and audio books, and flight reminders, among other applications. The HiCar also supports third-party apps such as Baidu map, Autonavi map, Kugo music, and Ximalaya music, and is supported by both USB and wireless connecti...
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    SAIC-GM’s Baojun to launch RC-6 sedan with Huawei HiCar technology
    Baojun, a joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motor, unveiled their RC-6 vehicle fully equipped with Huawei’s latest in-car technology HiCar, Pandaily reported on 30 December. The HiCar technology includes AI voice control, intelligent driving, networking and image recognition. Its camera can also detect fatigue and supports gesture control. HiCar will feature on all new Baojun vehicles from March 2020, Pandaily added. The JV has been cooperating with iQiyi, Suning, Ctrip, Meituan...
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    Huawei plans to develop millimeter-wave radar and laser radar sensors for autonomous cars
    Huawei Technologies has plans to develop millimeter-wave radar and laser radar sensors for self-driving cars, Reuters reported on 22 October, quoting deputy chairman Xu Zhijun. Huawei said it would utilize its 5G technologies to build an ecosystem for automotive sensors. Zhijun was in Beijing for a conference on intelligent connected vehicles. A time-frame and capital expenditure were not specified. Significance: Telecom services providers in China have been diversifying into the automotiv...
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    Bosch, Vodafone, Huawei test C-V2X technology in Germany
    Bosch, in collaboration with Vodafone and Huawei, has been testing cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology on the A9 freeway in Bavaria, Germany, since February 2017. For the first time, the three partners have demonstrated that driver-assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control (ACC) can benefit from the direct and instantaneous exchange of information between vehicles, using C-V2X technology, Bosch said in a press release on 24 February.     &nbs...
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    SAIC, Huawei, China Mobile demonstrate remote driving test in China
    SAIC Motor, China Mobile and Huawei have jointly demonstrated 5G-based remote driving technology with a consumer car in China, according to a press release by Huawei. The demonstration, performed in Shanghai (China), involved Huawei’s 5G wireless system connected to SAIC Motor’s MG-iGS smart intelligent vehicle via a China Mobile high bandwidth network. The remote driving test involved the driver staying over 30 kilometers away from the vehicle. A number of high-definition (HD) video came...
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    Huawei hopes to double life of Li-ion batteries with new technology
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