Shanghai Auto Show to be held on April 21-28
April 20, 2021 Category China News Round-up, Weekly
The 19th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, to take place from April 21 to 28 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, will showcase the integration of future technologies and vehicles that can improve people’s lives. The theme this year is “Embracing Change” with a focus on innovative developments in the automobile industry, new energy vehicles (NEVs), autonomous driving and connected cars. This year’s event will have around 1,000 exhibitors, including many of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, auto parts makers and tech firms showcasing their latest products. It will cover a total area of 360,000 square meters, according to the organizers.
China is the world’s most important market for future technologies in the automotive industry, and carmakers are increasingly focusing on the application of the latest technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data. Among the event’s major exhibitors will be Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi, as well as domestic automakers including SAIC Motor, FAW and Dongfeng Motor. Automakers will display the latest technologies related to electric vehicles, such as a new generation of batteries and updated charging infrastructure. New-energy vehicle startups will be among the show’s highlights. Leading auto part companies like Bosch and Continental will display their latest products, while tech firms including Huawei, Baidu and DJI will display their latest technology breakthroughs in the automobile industry.
The Future Mobility exhibition area will showcase advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) and driverless vehicles. China’s auto sales reached almost 6.5 million units in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of more than 75% year-on-year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).
Auto sales in China surged 74.9% in March over the same month a year earlier, marking the 12th consecutive month of gains. The Association predicts China’s 2021 car sales will increase 4% year-on-year to reach 26.3 million units. According to the exhibition schedule, April 19 and 20 will be press days that are open only to the media. Industry professionals can visit the Expo from April 21 to 23. From April 24 to 28, the event will be open to the public. Visitors will be required to show their Shanghai health QR code, have their temperature taken and present a valid personal ID before entering the exhibition, the Shanghai Daily reports.
Huawei Technologies Co launched a series of intelligent car components and solutions including 4D imaging radar in a sign the company wants to develop other business areas besides mobile communications, which are subject to U.S. sanctions. Wang Jun, President of Huawei’s Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) Business Unit (BU) said that Huawei will invest USD1 billion in developing intelligent vehicle solutions this year, with a global research team exceeding 5,000 technicians and engineers. The release came one day after Huawei and BAIC Motor Corp jointly launched ARCFOX Alpha S, a new generation of luxury smart electric cars which offer autonomous driving even in complex traffic scenarios. Huawei is thereby launching a challenge to Tesla. Huawei also reiterated that it will not manufacture cars itself, but will only help car producers make better vehicles.
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