Core Insights - Huawei QianKun, in collaboration with GAC Group and Dongfeng Motor, launched two new brands, "Qijing" and "Yijing," at the 2025 Huawei QianKun Ecological Conference, aiming to create a new chapter in smart mobility rather than merely providing technology output [2][3] - The brands are positioned to enhance Huawei's commercial ecosystem, with Qijing targeting high-end smart electric vehicles and Yijing focusing on mid-to-high-end intelligent models [2][3] Brand Launch - Qijing is a high-end smart electric vehicle brand developed with GAC Group, with its first product set to launch in June 2026, fully equipped with Huawei QianKun's smart solutions [2] - Yijing, developed with Dongfeng Motor, aims at mid-to-high-end intelligent vehicles, targeting users who value stability, family, and quality of life, with its first product expected in April 2026 [3] Strategic Collaboration - Huawei QianKun emphasizes a deep partnership with GAC Group for the Qijing brand, with a dedicated team working closely on product development and user services [5] - The collaboration aims to streamline the development process, moving away from inefficient negotiations for each vehicle model, and focuses on continuous software updates to enhance vehicle value [5] R&D Investment - Huawei QianKun has invested over 50 billion yuan in R&D, with 10 billion yuan specifically allocated to the development of ADS 5 [6] - The company aims to build a technological "moat" through intensive R&D and has upgraded its AI capabilities significantly, increasing cloud computing power from 15 EFLOPS to 45 EFLOPS [6] Technological Advancements - The conference highlighted advancements in the ADS series, including the upcoming commercial launch of ADS L3 solutions, with road tests already underway in major cities [7][10] - Huawei QianKun is working towards creating a "10-minute QianKun smart driving lifestyle circle," integrating various services such as parking, charging, and car maintenance [10] Ecosystem Development - The company is collaborating with partners like Keta Co., Star Charging, and Tuhu to enhance its smart driving ecosystem, supporting services for 200,000 parking lots and planning to integrate 1.4 million charging stations [10]
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