大众中国CTO吴博锐：我们在以“中国速度”工作｜36氪专访

Core Insights - The joint venture automotive companies in China are undergoing a significant transformation towards smart technology, particularly among German automakers like Volkswagen, which heavily rely on the Chinese market [1][5] Group 1: Volkswagen's Strategy in China - Volkswagen has established an independent technology company, VCTC, in Anhui, transferring all technical authority and responsibilities from its headquarters in Wolfsburg to this new entity [4][12] - VCTC will serve as the sole technical cooperation interface for joint ventures like SAIC Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen, allowing for more efficient collaboration tailored to the Chinese market [4][12] - The establishment of VCTC aligns with Volkswagen's overarching strategy of "In China, for China," which aims to shield its operations from global trade uncertainties [5][13] Group 2: Collaborations and Investments - Volkswagen has made significant investments in local companies, including €2.4 billion in Horizon Robotics in 2022 and $700 million in Xpeng Motors in 2023, to enhance its smart driving capabilities [6][7] - The partnership with Horizon Robotics has led to the creation of a joint venture, CARIZON, which focuses on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) [9][14] - The collaboration model with Horizon Robotics emphasizes a co-development approach, breaking away from traditional supplier relationships to foster more transparent and efficient development processes [9][15] Group 3: Technological Development and Market Adaptation - The CEA electronic and electrical architecture developed by Volkswagen is specifically tailored for the Chinese market, allowing for rapid implementation of advanced driving assistance features [11][15] - Volkswagen aims to achieve L2+ and L2++ level driving assistance functionalities quickly, with plans to pave the way for L3 capabilities by the end of 2027 [11][15] - Despite the advancements, the CEA architecture is not currently compatible with high-end brands like Porsche, which follow European design standards [11][17]