Core Trends in Automotive Industry - The Munich Auto Show highlights three major trends in the automotive industry's technological transformation: deepening electrification, software-defined digitalization, and AI-driven intelligence [1] Electrification Deepening - Electrification is no longer an emerging trend but is developing more deeply in both technology and market aspects. Battery technology and alternative power systems are emphasized as core components for future vehicles [2] - Chinese companies showcased significant innovations, such as BYD's 1 MW charging platform, achieving the highest mass production charging power globally, and CATL's NP3.0 battery safety technology that prevents fire and smoke during thermal runaway [2] - Major German manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen presented new electric vehicle models, with Mercedes-Benz debuting the pure electric GLC SUV featuring an 800V architecture [2] Alternative Power Systems - Hydrogen energy and solid-state batteries emerged as important topics at the show, with companies like Renault and Rimac presenting hydrogen fuel cell range-extended concept cars and solid-state battery units [3] Software-Defined Digitalization - Digitalization is a key driver in the entire mobility ecosystem, with software-defined vehicles being a significant technological focus. ZF Group showcased software-defined chassis and electric mobility technologies [4] - Bosch presented a product lineup that includes high-performance onboard computers and flexible vehicle infrastructure to accelerate automotive digitalization [4] - Nvidia emphasized the shift from horsepower reliance to computational power, showcasing a comprehensive safety system integrating vehicle architecture, AI models, and software [4] Intelligence Development - The show indicated that automotive intelligence is advancing towards AI-driven and software-enabled stages, with smart driving moving from concept to large-scale production [5] - XPeng Motors exhibited a range of technologies, including smart electric vehicles and flying cars, highlighting the importance of AI in the automotive sector [6] - The establishment of dedicated testing areas for L3 and L4 autonomous driving capabilities on real roads demonstrated various applications of vehicle-road collaboration [6]
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Xin Hua She·2025-09-11 13:18