Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the strategic partnership between CATL's subsidiary, Times Intelligent, and Horizon Robotics to enhance the intelligent upgrade of electric vehicles by integrating chassis hardware and intelligent driving software capabilities [2][5] - Times Intelligent will provide its "Rock Solid Chassis" series, which is a highly integrated skateboard chassis platform that combines battery, electric drive, thermal management, and chassis domain controller [2][5] - Horizon Robotics will contribute its full-scene assisted driving system, including the latest mass-produced end-to-end driving solution HSD (Horizon Super Drive™) and automotive-grade domain controller [2][5] Group 2 - The collaboration aims to create a seamless link from chassis control to underlying perception, decision-making, and execution, supporting parallel development of the vehicle body and intelligent driving systems [2][5] - The partnership is expected to lower the development threshold for automakers and accelerate the standardization of skateboard chassis and advanced driving systems, promoting a new architecture for electric vehicles where "chassis is the platform and brain is the service" [3][6] - As of early 2026, Horizon's driving solutions are expected to be equipped in 42 vehicle models from 27 automakers globally, with cumulative shipments exceeding 10 million units [5][6]