Dongfeng, Huawei step up EV collaboration

Core Viewpoint - Dongfeng Motor Group and Huawei Technologies are enhancing their collaboration in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, focusing on in-vehicle software, advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), and AI applications following a high-level meeting in Shenzhen [1]. Group 1: Collaboration Details - The two companies signed an initial strategic cooperation agreement last year, allowing EVs produced under Dongfeng's Voyah brand to incorporate Huawei systems starting this year [2]. - A new joint "innovation laboratory" has been established, which will serve as the central hub for future collaboration between Dongfeng and Huawei [2]. Group 2: Digitalization and Performance Enhancement - Huawei will assist Dongfeng in digitalizing its value chain, aiming to enhance the company's performance through better integration of R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, and other enterprise functions, utilizing advanced AI systems [3]. - Dongfeng stated that the collaboration will focus on product definition, intelligent technologies, and marketing, exploring new market-oriented operational approaches for state-owned enterprises [3].