2020-09-30

Technical Exploration, Innovation First—20th Annual Company PDCS Technology Exchange Meeting & Tianjin Innovation Lab Inauguration Ceremony

Despite a difficult start to 2020, it hasn't slowed our pace of technological innovation. In September, ADT and FAW-Volkswagen Tianjin Plant partnered to share resources, ushering in the era of big data in the paint shop. China's first PDCS Innovation Lab was established in the paint shop of FAW-Volkswagen Tianjin Plant. On the afternoon of September 15th, General Manager Tian Hong, along with Marketing Director Chen Ye, Technology Director Li Min, Tianjin Plant Vehicle Manufacturing Department Director Liu Dong, and Paint Shop Manager Zhao Chensi, attended the lab's unveiling ceremony.

2020-09-29

Ensuring the smooth operation of project standards—2020 Company Internal System Audit

The annual audit of the company's three major systems is a planned activity for ADT. Although the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted on-site system audits at project sites in the first half of this year, as the pandemic eased nationwide in the second half of the year, on-site internal audits of the company's three major systems continued to progress smoothly.

2020-09-25

Tesla sues the Trump administration, demanding an end to tariffs on China.

On Monday, U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration at the International Trade Court in New York, aiming to block the administration from imposing new tariffs on Tesla’s imports from China. Tesla is seeking a court ruling that declares the Trump administration’s actions illegal, as well as a request for the agency to refund all payments already made by Tesla—along with applicable interest.

2020-09-18

Toyota and Dentsu collaborate to innovate marketing strategies and achieve digital transformation.

Toyota Motor Corporation, advertising agency Dentsu Group, Dentsu Inc., and Toyota's subsidiary Delphys Inc. announced on September 16 that they will establish a holding company, which will begin operations in January 2021. The new entity aims to enhance Toyota's communication with consumers through innovative marketing strategies and support Toyota's digital transformation journey.

2020-09-11

Tesla and Volkswagen: From Rivals to an Unlikely Alliance

Foreign media reports reveal that Tesla and Volkswagen have recently solidified an unlikely alliance in the automotive electrification sector. Analysts note that despite their existing differences in the electric vehicle space, the partnership between the two companies clearly signals a major shift in the automotive industry's trajectory. This week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk surprisingly paid a visit to Herbert Diess, Chairman of Volkswagen, in western Germany.

2020-09-09

Volkswagen aims to become China's leading new-energy vehicle brand by deeply mastering PHEV technology.

Based on its "Moving Forward Together, Shaping the Future" brand strategy, Volkswagen is accelerating toward its next milestone: aiming to become China's leading new-energy vehicle brand.

2020-09-04

China's internal combustion engine technology research and development still deserves attention.

On September 4, the 2020 China Automotive Industry Development (TEDA) International Forum was held in Tianjin. During the first-day Think Tank Perspective Forum, Zhang Jinhua, Executive Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the China Society of Automotive Engineers, delivered a speech on the current state of China's automotive industry as well as future outlooks.

2020-08-28

The gas station you know best will transform into a charging station.

In 2020, oil giants—especially those in Europe—began gradually shifting toward becoming power companies. Under growing pressure from governments and investors, industry leaders like BP (British Petroleum) and Shell are accelerating their production of clean energy. At the end of July, Royal Dutch Shell secured a project to build a massive offshore wind farm along the Dutch coast.

2020-08-21

Apple Unveils Immersive In-Car Virtual Reality Display

According to foreign media reports, Apple's interest in virtual reality (VR) technology extends beyond smart glasses and VR headsets. Recently, a patent filed by the company—titled "Immersive Virtual Display"—reveals that it is exploring how VR technology can help passengers who experience motion sickness. Notably, this system can be integrated into both human-driven and self-driving vehicles.

2020-08-14

Automobile production and sales continued the recovery momentum seen since the second quarter, with output and sales growing.

According to the latest statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers: In July, automobile production and sales continued the recovery trend that began in the second quarter, with monthly output and sales reaching 2.201 million and 2.112 million vehicles, respectively. These figures represented month-on-month declines of 5.3% and 8.2%, but year-on-year growth of 21.9% and 16.4%, respectively. From January to July, cumulative automobile production and sales totaled 12.314 million and 12.365 million vehicles, respectively, marking year-on-year decreases of 11.8% and 12.7%. Notably, the decline rates narrowed by 5 and 4.2 percentage points, respectively, compared to the period from January to June.