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Xinhua Silk Road: North China's Alxa League to hold autocross festival in Oct.

BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alxa League in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is scheduled to hold the 14th Alxa Festival in October 1-5, according to a press conference on Friday in Beijing. As the country's largest off-road vehicle gathering, the event, co-hosted by Fblife.com and the local government this year, will launch a T3 series competition, CERC-an electric racing car championship, an auto expo, an Inner Mongolia cultural tourism industry conference, a fireworks event, etc. during the carnival. The T3 series competition has evolved into a highlight of the event since its launch 13 years ago. Last year, the competition saw 200 teams, 600 vehicles and 1,200 participants involved, showing its high recognition among the participants. Fblife.com is a large club platform with more than 10 million members. The festival co-hosted by the Fblife.com is an annual large-scale off-road vehicle-themed desert culture event. As one of the measures taken by Alxa League to build an international tourism destination, the event has played an important role in promoting its regional image, which meanwhile is to help boost China's growing off-road vehicle market. Statistics showed that Alxa Left Banner where the festival is held has seen more than seven million tourists last year, realizing a tourism income of about 6.4 billion yuan, a year on year increase of 46.91 percent. The comprehensive income of the 2017 Alxa Festival was 14.681 million yuan, up 191.23 percent over the previous year. See the original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/307732.html?from=singlemessageRelated Links :https://en.imsilkroad.com/

Tier IV Raises $9 Million from Quanta Computer: To Develop Autoware-integrated ECUs

TOKYO, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tier IV, Inc. announced that it has raised about $9 million from Quanta Computer, Inc. in a Series A extension round following the previous $100+ million Series A funding. This latest funding engages Quanta Computer and Tier IV to develop a new reference model of electronic control units (ECUs) for autonomous driving. The current state of the art in autonomous driving requires low-power and high-performance ECUs with functional safety features. The strategic collaboration of Quanta Computer and Tier IV will discover a desired specification for those ECUs as a reference model based on the best practice integration of Autoware, a full-stack open-source software platform for autonomous driving. Quanta Computer has already developed a prototype of Autoware-integrated ECUs and conducted a field test using a real vehicle in cooperation with Tier IV. This core offering of Autoware-integrated ECUs will support key initiatives in production of multiple levels of autonomous driving. About Quanta ComputerQuanta Computer is a Fortune Global 500 Companies and the world's leading provider for notebook computers and other technology products. Quanta provides innovative products with superior technology that range from information, communication, networking, consumer electronics, and car electronics to cloud computing infrastructure solution. Founded in 1988, Quanta Computer is headquartered in Taiwan with major operation facilities set up in Asia, Canada, North America, South America, and Europe. Quanta Group currently employs over 90,000 employees worldwide with consolidated revenues amounted to US$34 billion for fiscal year 2018. For further information, please visit Quanta Computer's Website at http://www.quantatw.com About Tier IV, Inc. Tier IV, Inc. is a deep-tech startup based in Japan. The corporate mission is "Creative Disruption". Founded in December 2015, Tier IV has led the development of the world's first open-source software for autonomous driving, also known as Autoware, and applied it for the proof of concept of last-mile driverless mobility and logistics. Tier IV aspires to achieve its vision "Democratization of Intelligent Vehicles", where any individuals and organizations can contribute to a sustainable evolution of intelligent vehicles, leading to a better society in which all the people receive new spatiotemporal values. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tier-iv-raises-9-million-from-quanta-computer-to-develop-autoware-integrated-ecus-300903261.html

Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur introduces the industry's first service standards for special groups of people

More Chinese enterprises begin to pay attention to customized services for special groups of peopleBEIJING, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With the deepening of structural reform on the supply side, the endogenous motive force of China's economy has been increasing. According to the data of the National Bureau of Statistics, GDP grew by 6.2% year on year in the second quarter, which is obviously better than the market expectations. According to Nielsen's latest report, China's consumption trend index remained high at 115 points in the second quarter. With the boost of Chinese people's consumption willingness, people pursue higher quality of life. In order to meet the quality needs of users in travel, recently, Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur issued the industry's first refined service standards for six categories of passengers -- pregnant women, children, intoxicated passengers, the physically disabled, the visually or hearing handicapped, and passengers carrying pets, so as to lead the industry back to the essence of services and provide more convenient and better quality life for these special groups of people. In China, from the government to enterprises, more and more attention has been paid to the travel life and cultural needs of the special groups of people. Government departments have been studying and formulating execution plans to provide relevant services for them, clarifying and refining service standards and contents, and some leading enterprises in the industry also pay more attention to the living conditions of special groups during their high-speed development by providing services for special groups with practical actions so as to guide the general public to care for such special groups of people. As the leading enterprise in the online ride hailing industry, Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur introduced the industry's first service standards for special groups of people not only to provide more convenient and high-quality travel services for these users, but also to guide more enterprises to care for special groups and offer them more help so as to build a harmonious society. As stipulated in the service standards, for physically disabled passengers, during the waiting period, the driver should wait patiently and avoid bumping the passenger; for passengers with hearing impairments the driver needs to communicate with them via the instant messaging function in the app, and help them open the door when they get out of the vehicle; for visually impaired passengers, the driver should first help open the door when the passengers get out of the vehicle and confirm whether there is anything left behind, and then escort the passengers to the sidewalk; for children, Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur has formulated detailed service specifications for three kinds of scenarios: passengers with babies, passengers with children and minor passengers riding alone. It can be seen that the introduction of the above-mentioned service specifications will greatly facilitate the travel of these special passengers, so that they can enjoy more considerate and comprehensive and warmer services. The value of an enterprise should be measured not only by the profits it creates, but also by the value it contributes to society. While providing compliant, safe and high-quality services for the vast number of users, Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur always pays close attention to special groups of people. While highlighting the responsibility and mission of enterprises, it also leads the whole travel industry to the sustainable development road of serving the public, creating value and repaying the society. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shouqi-limousine--chauffeur-introduces-the-industrys-first-service-standards-for-special-groups-of-people-300902885.html

TIANJIN PLC Launches Chinese-Russian Cross-Border Trucking Solution

SHANGHAI, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- JV trucking company, established by TIANJIN PLC Enterprise Co., Ltd., has recently launched a new cross-border trucking service. The company is ready to offer stable and high-quality transportation services to their current and future clients at Heilongjiang province who are involved in international trade such as import/export operations. Trucking the laden containers at Chinese-Russian border via cross-docking point at Sui Fen can save time of logistics, and help avoid damages to the transported goods in case of additional loading/ unloading container operations. This also brings great improvements to existing transportation hub system and logistics network at the territory of Heilongjiang province. According to Harbin Customs statistics, Heilongjiang province's total import export turnover has reached RMB 61,215,050 by the end of first quarter of 2019. Currently, the traditional export logistic route for Heilongjiang based companies is to deliver their cargo to port of Dalian by trucks, then load containers on cargo vessels at Dalian port for further shipment to the point of destination worldwide. The distance between Heilongjiang province and port of Dalian is about 1100km, and usually takes 13 hours to deliver the cargo. Due to the long distance, there is also a risk of cargo damage during container double loading operations. However, the company's new logistic services, providing cross-border trucking at Chinese-Russian border, can avoid damages to the transported goods by saving extra container loading as well as transit time. The distance between Heilongjiang and ports of Vladivostok and Vostochny is around 600-700 km, and it usually takes around 6-7 hours. First, empty containers will be picked up at ports of Vladivostok or Vostochny, Russia. Then, they will be trucked across the Chinese-Russian border to Sui Fen He cross-docking point. After that, containers laden at Heilongjiang factory site will be loaded on cargo ships at Vladivostok or Vostochny ports heading to Saudi Arabia, Madagascar, the USA, Canada, as well as other countries, worldwide. Contact:Ms. Carly WangTianjin PLC Enterprise Co., Ltd.Tel: +86-22-23297577E-mail: carlywang@plctj.comLinks: www.plctj.com View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tianjin-plc-launches-chinese-russian-cross-border-trucking-solution-300902286.htmlRelated Links :http://www.plctj.com

Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur leads China's online ride hailing market into an era of refined operation

BEIJING, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- China is one of the first countries to formulate clear management rules for the online ride hailing industry. With the introduction of various policies and regulations, the online ride hailing industry ushered in a new stage of development, and the operation mode of the platform has also gradually shifted from extensive operation to refined operation. For a service-oriented enterprise, it is the best way to win the market by obtaining user recognition through high-quality and refined services. Recently, for pregnant women, children, the drunken, the physically disabled, the visually or hearing handicapped, and passengers carrying pets, Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur issued the industry's first refined service standards for special groups of people so as to lead the industry back to the essence of services and into the era of more considerate and more refined quality service standards. For an online ride hailing platform, with the growing number of users, it is very difficult to meet the diversified and personalized needs of users with just a single product or service. The refined operation method based on large data can directly tackle the pain points and meet the core needs of users by subdividing the users and scenes and providing targeted products or services, thus winning more user recognition. Through analyzing large data, Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur has further understood the needs and preferences of different user groups, thus formulating more precise service strategies for pregnant women, children, the drunken, the physically disabled, the visually or hearing handicapped, and passengers carrying pets, who face many pain points and difficulties during traveling. For a pregnant passengers, the driver needs to disinfect the interior of the vehicle before the passenger gets on. When the passenger gets on, the driver should adjust the co-driver's seat to the front to ensure adequate space in the back row, ensure appropriate air conditioning temperature, drive smoothly, start the car gently, brake steadily, and change the lane slowly. For the physically disabled, during the waiting period, the driver should wait patiently and strictly ensure no push to avoid bumps of the passenger due to anxiety, and give priority to accessible car service with professional facilities for wheelchaired passengers, and help passengers get on and off the car, fix wheelchairs and fasten seat belts for them, and so on in accordance with the norms; for the drunken, the driver shall take the initiative to help them get on and off the car, and ask the passengers who take the ride alone to leave contact information for emergency contacts, drive safely and smoothly during the journey, while providing paper towels, water, cleaning bags and so on. With the disappearance of the Internet population dividend and the upgrading of consumption, the online ride hailing industry is facing changes and the era of refined operation is coming. Only through the analysis of large data can we know more about users, and through the refined operation can we better meet the needs of users, highlight the value of the platform, thus bringing more value to users. The refined operation strategy of Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur will redefine the service standard of the online ride hailing industry, and lead the industry into the era of refined operation, bringing more extreme and satisfactory service experience to the vast number of users. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shouqi-limousine--chauffeur-leads-chinas-online-ride-hailing-market-into-an-era-of-refined-operation-300902179.html

Autohome Inc Presents Disruptive Innovations at the 818 Online Global Auto Show

BEIJING, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Behind every innovation story in the tech world is a technological preparation for three or five years or more, 818 Online Global Auto Show, by Autohome Inc, will bring an amazing experience to viewers. Unbelievable: VR auto show UV broke 40million within just 7 days "We are targeting Tmall Double 11 and JD.com 618, with at least 100 million exhibitors." Zhang Jingyu is very confident of the 818 Online Global Auto Show. "Though in the name of an auto show, it is beyond an auto show. The disruptive innovation behind it is significant to the Chinese auto market." A Seed of Innovation Three years ago, Lu Min, finance executive of Ping An Group, took over Autohome as chairman and CEO, sowing a seed of innovation at the 818 Online Global Auto Show. Autohome was acutely aware that user preferences were changing imperceptibly and that the pursuit of all-round sensory experience would be the new direction. According to Lu Min's proposal of creating a new business ecology with new technologies, Autohome decided to bet on VR and AR technologies, which were rarely used in the industry. After identifying the technical route, creating the business model became a hard nut to crack. Zhang Jingyu recalled that he led the team to carry out many experiments, but eventually all failed to realize commercialization. After several failed attempts, Autohome found that the technical advantages of VR and AR was in creating scenes, which would allow users to immerse themselves, and create a series of unique experiences. Undoubtedly, scene marketing became a commercial tipping point. "The essence of Internet commercialization is traffic and time realization." Zhang Jingyu told reporters that their experiments found that it takes 5-8 minutes for people to immerse into a scene in general, so as long as they make full use of this period of time, the business model will naturally establish. Driven by this idea, Autohome finally found a practical and commercially viable route, which is the Intelligent Online Auto Show. However, Autohome has also faced formidable challenges in technology iteration. Since 2016, behind every online auto show, the company has to deal with high-intensity workload, strict customer requirements and endless technical problems. However, these seemingly hardships have sped up the growth of Autohome online auto show project. Last November, the 818 Online Global Auto Show was officially launched. Undeniable business logic Every year, there are countless auto shows around the country, but in Zhang Jingyu's view, no auto show can match the 818 Online Global Auto Show in terms of scale, input, game play, and resource integration capability. The confidence of Autohome comes from the business logic that auto companies can't resist. Since the beginning of this year, the auto market has been hovering at a low level, and encountered the national V to VI vehicle emission standards switch, so the already weak consumer demand is overdrawn. In the second half of the year, almost every auto company is facing the dilemma of brand marketing or effect marketing. But no matter which, result will be the priority. For auto companies who don't know how to break the marketing dilemma, the 818 Online Global Auto Show is just in time. Its commercial value has found the innovation combination of brand exposure, product interpretation and digital marketing for auto companies, and also created a rare marketing hot spot for the dealers in the off-season sales. "It not only meets the needs of the B-end in product-effect integration, but also creates traffic for the b-end and provides the C-end with a new experience beyond previous auto shows," Zhang Jingyu concluded. According to Autohome, the 818 Online Global Auto Show will be the largest on-line auto show in the world, create the "Double 11 Shopping Festival" for the auto industry, open up a new model of integration of auto and the internet, and become an unprecedented marketing event in the auto industry. During the two-month promotion from warm-up, momentum building to release, landing and closing. Autohome will hold activities such as fan festivals, KOL conferences, model races and Auto Owners' Day, which will arouse the public opinion and continue to promote the 818 Online Global Auto Show. On August 8, the world's largest online auto show will be officially launched; On August 18, we will join with Hunan Satellite TV to create the world's first "Car Evening" bringing top stars, auto ideas, cross-screen interaction and gifts worth of 10 million, to push the grand ceremony to the climax. On August 19, China Association of Automobile Manufacturers will jointly organize the "Global Conference on Innovation in the Automotive Industry" with Autohome to continue to make Autohome's presence known in the industry. The 100 Cities Offline Auto Show, which interacts closely with the online market, will enjoy the huge amount of traffic accumulated from a series of events. A painstaking game play "How to measure the success of the 818 Online Global Auto Show depends on whether it can meet the needs of customers, that is, auto companies and dealers, and whether it can meet the demands of consumers. Ultimately, the demand for the former is to sell more cars, while the demand for the latter is to buy affordable cars," Zhang Jingyu told reporters the fancy trick of the 818 Online Global Auto Show before attending the company's 818-themed PMO conference. As the highlight of the 818 marketing event, 2019 Autohome 818 Global Car Night Gala is undoubtedly the most closely watched event. The event, dubbed as "Car Evening", will present a chemical reaction between cars and art shows. More than 30 top stars will gather, and 20 of them will perform songs and dances. Plus, 10 top stars will interact with the audience during performance. We will also join forces with the Museum of Vintage Cars to bring the automotive history of 130 years to the stage, including the world's first recognized Mercedes-Benz 1, which was created in 1885, Elvis Presley's rocket-propelled Cadillac Erdogrado and China's first premium car, the Red Flag CA72. During the live broadcast of the party, Autohome will also join hands with Volvo, Dongfeng Honda, Geely Automobile and Dongfeng Fengxing to launch a new car showcase. Audiences inside and outside the venue can participate in cross-screen interactive gambling, winning red envelopes of millions, the right to use 100 new cars and gifts worth millions. On August 8, Autohome launched the world's first online Auto Show. Through AR, AI, Web3D and other technologies, it will break down time, space and geographical constraints. A 360-degree panoramic multi-dimensional visual scene is constructed to present nearly 100 brand images and create an off-line auto show atmosphere. Intelligent recommendation of the best browsing path, real person car models, auto editors and industry KOL will interpret product performance from multiple angles, so that consumers can fully immerse themselves and have fun in the show. There are also manufacturers credit coupons worth billion yuan, 818 yuan car purchase gift, 50% off and other car purchase discounts. "This is our brand battle. Through 'Car Evening', Fan Festival, car model competition and other brand promotion and users attraction events, we will seamlessly connect online Auto Show and 100 Cities Offline Auto Show to realize sales transformation. Autohome will eventually turn the 818 into a new global auto marketing brand, new carnival of auto consumption, and new event of auto culture," Zhang Jingyu pledged. http://english.autohome.com.cn/http://english.autohome.com.cn/activity/ For more information contact: Hill Hu+86-186-1834-7346 View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autohome-inc-presents-disruptive-innovations-at-the-818-online-global-auto-show-300902121.htmlRelated Links :http://english.autohome.com.cn

Rolls Royce's Ghost Zenith Collection, the Pinnacle of a Timeless Masterpiece

Zenith: The highest or most successful point of anything - Oxford English DictionaryCHICHESTER, England, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingot made from 2009 Ghost concept 200EX commemorated in Ghost Zenith's interior Blueprint inspired artwork depicting technical data of 200EX engraved on centre console Illuminated door pockets accent architectural elegance of interior Contemporary complex marquetry celebrates Ghost's dual passenger and driver nature Collection limited to only 50 examples As Ghost approaches the end of its remarkable ten year tenure, the marque offers to collectors an extremely limited Zenith Collector's Edition of Rolls-Royce Ghost. The Collection of just 50 Zeniths will celebrate the timeless elegance of a nameplate that has become the cornerstone of contemporary Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. In true keeping with its name, the Ghost Zenith Collection will feature the highest levels of Bespoke ever seen on a Ghost Collection car. Rolls-Royce Ghost Zenith Collection When production of Ghost began in 2009, patrons across the world were drawn to its elegant lines and dynamic offering and it quickly became, and remains to this day, the most successful Rolls-Royce motor car ever to be built, attracting a new group of young entrepreneurs to the marque. Indeed, the reduction in average age of a Rolls-Royce customer to around 43 is in part testament to Ghost's global success. Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented, "The Ghost Zenith Collection presents an entirely forward-looking study of the unique characteristics that have seen Ghost ascend to the status of the most progressive super-luxury saloon ever conceived. This unique Collection provides patrons of the marque with a rare opportunity to own a motor car truly evocative of our time. Ghost is the most successful Rolls-Royce ever created and the Zenith Collection marks an important milestone in our modern history." These extraordinary motor cars, which represent the final opportunity to acquire this landmark, transformative luxury product, are currently being hand-crafted at The Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex, an establishment recognised as the world's premiere Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence. The order books for this seminal Collection will close imminently. To view the full press release, press contacts and media assets visit PressClub.

Private and SME Segments Stand Out Globally as Key Targets for Car Leasing Companies

Innovative mobility models like used car leasing to help transform the mobility ecosystem, finds Frost & SullivanSANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The global fleet leasing market is forecast to grow by 3.9% in 2019 and reach almost 8 million in unit sales, driven by demand from operational leasing, which is likely to account for 58.5% of the total company cars leased. 2019 is a year of exploring and refining newer leasing solutions in the company car space. It is also a year of intensifying competition where not only lease companies but others in the ecosystem, such as OEMs, start-ups and ad dealers/brokers, battle it out for a piece of this lucrative mobility business. Private and SME Segments Stand Out Globally as Key Targets for Car Leasing Companies For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/3og "SME leasing is poised to be an important target segment in developed markets, while corporate leasing is anticipated to slowly saturate," said Abishek Narayanan, Program Manager, Mobility. "Leasing companies have invested in online marketplaces to serve the B2C segment and drive used car leasing services. With the lease of a high number of quality used vehicles ending in 2019, there is considerable market potential in this segment." Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Company Car Leasing Market Outlook, 2019, examines the key trends impacting the fleet leasing market. It identifies the top leasing providers in Europe-included Africa (EIA), the Americas, and Asia-Pacific (APAC). It also analyses the distribution strategy of key providers and the projected volume of the auto leasing segments of operational, financial, and private lease. It covers the regions of APAC; Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS); North America; Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); North-West Europe (NWE) and Southern Europe. "Fleet leasing is expected to grow in Europe, aided by new fleet acquisitions in both Eastern and Southern Europe, while true fleet registration in other regions is experiencing saturation," noted Narayanan. "The North American fleet leasing market, on the other hand, is experiencing marginal reductions in new registrations in spite of high growth in Mexico as Canada and the US have reduced their overall fleet purchases." Leasing is expected to be the favoured funding option for the premium vehicle segment. Car leasing companies are expected to make the most of the additional growth opportunities presented by: Partnerships with OEMs and their captives to determine residual values and build profitable business models. Investments in developing expertise in residual value estimation and supporting the establishment of charging infrastructure. Gaining service visibility among various consumer segments by lowering average lease periods. Focusing on self-employed professionals and young entrepreneurs. While the former have better credit ratings, the latter have greater scope in terms of scalability and seek better cash-flow options. Development of vehicle subscription business models as they can potentially check falling new sedan sales by offering them at attractive prices. Global Company Car Leasing Market Outlook, 2019 is part of Frost & Sullivan's global Automotive & Transportation Growth Partnership Service program. About Frost & Sullivan For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Global Company Car Leasing Market Outlook, 2019MEA5-18 Contact:Francesca ValenteP: +1 210 348 10 12E: Francesca.Valente@frost.comhttp://ww2.frost.comRelated Links :http://www.frost.comhttp://ww2.frost.com

Autonomous Vehicle Developers Bet on Sensor Fusion Solutions and L2+ Features

By 2030, one in four cars sold globally is expected to be automated (L3 and above), finds Frost & Sullivan SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- 2018 was a year of technological advancements in the autonomous driving (AD) market with a focus on shared mobility platforms, consolidation of electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, and greater integration of AI in every aspect of AD. In 2019, the industry is witnessing significant progress in driverless technology, with developments in enhanced sensor solutions, L2+ deployment and tele-operations. Developing and deploying L4 and L5 vehicles will take time, hence, L2+ features are expected to be pushed by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers to add to the value proposition in the ADAS market. By 2030, one in four cars sold (18 million) globally is expected to be automated (L3 and above), with L4 leading the growth. Autonomous Vehicle Developers Bet on Sensor Fusion Solutions and L2+ Features For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/3oj "Sensor fusion will be a major aspect of autonomous vehicle development. The transition from discrete sensor processing to sensor fusion will be through either raw sensors or smart sensors based on E/E architecture," said Ayan Biswas, Mobility Senior Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan. "Meanwhile, the introduction of L2+ and L3 features will create opportunities for the integration of multicore advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) domain controller. This will reduce the architectural complexity and weight on the chassis by decreasing the amount of wiring and facilitating high-speed communication and data transmission." Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Autonomous Driving (AD) Industry Outlook, 2019, highlights key market and technology trends shaping future prospects. On the business front, the research dives deeper into the impact of autonomy, focusing on ways to monetize and personalize data as the industry evolves. On the technology front, the study focuses on developments required at the platform level to add redundancies, fuse sensory data and build the necessary computational ecosystem. Along with trends, the outlook forecasts share of vehicles by levels of autonomy. "AD will not only focus on ways to generate revenues through new downstream services, it will also affect traditional business models with the adoption of mobility platforms. The industry is expected to shift from ownership to usership, as it progresses toward L5 autonomy," noted Biswas. "Vehicle platforms need to be designed considering the mechanical and electrical redundancies to ease scaling to L4/L5 in the future." Forward-looking OEMs will aim to tap additional growth opportunities by: Actively investing in start-ups predominantly focused on autonomous software and service sectors. Differentiating themselves through superior safety and ADAS features. Introducing sensor platforms focused on sensor fusion and AI. This will help capture road data accurately and judiciously. Focusing on L2+ features deployment. Fostering cross-collaborations between OEMs and suppliers, resulting in lower development cost and improved solution scalability. Global Autonomous Driving (AD) Industry Outlook, 2019 is part of Frost & Sullivan's global Automotive & Transportation Growth Partnership Service program. About Frost & Sullivan For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Global Autonomous Driving (AD) Industry Outlook, 2019 ME99-18 Contact: Francesca ValenteT: +1 210.348.1012 E: Francesca.Valente@frost.com http://ww2.frost.comRelated Links :http://www.frost.comhttps://ww2.frost.com

Autohome: The World's first VR Auto Show Gala

BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's first VR Auto Show will be held by Autohome, a Chinese company listed on NYSE, in August along with Hunan Satellite TV, one of the most popular entertainment TV channels in China. The "2019 Autohome 818 Global Car Night Gala" will be broadcast at 8:00 p.m. on August 18 local time. World First VR Auto Show held by Autohome Inc.(NYSE: ATHM) The Chen Xinyu Studio, a professional team from Hunan Satellite TV, together with the team which was involved in the New Year's Eve party of Hunan, will undertake the stage design of the event and is strongly supported by the world-renowned team which held the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games and the world's largest electronic music festival. Gala held by Autohome and Hunan TV The "2019 Autohome 818 Global Car Night Gala" will invite 15 A-list stars on stage with classic models with over 130 years of history. During the live broadcast, audience both inside and outside the venue can also play a variety of interactive online games, snatch online cash gifts, and get gift packs to purchase cars. The "818 Global Car Night Gala", which is set on August 18, will not only bring together the top stars, but will be guided by an excellent behind-the-scenes team consisting of top domestic and international talents. This evening will be directed by Chen Xinyu Studio of Hunan Satellite TV, which has launched multiple variety shows like Dear Inn and My Little series, and produced various New Year's Eve parties. The cooperation between the two has attracted attention from all walks of life. In addition, the team that will undertake the stage design for the event is also an industry leader. Joined by the creative leading British stage director Kim Gavin, who has organized the closing ceremony of 2012 London Olympic Games and the world's largest electronic music festival, the international lighting designer Tom Sutherland who designed stage lights for superstars like Beyonce and Rihanna, stage designer Heather Shaw, and the famous stage visual design DNT team, the gala will be a feast of entertainment for automobile fans. Featuring an excellent combination of the entertainment spirit of variety shows with the hard-core connotation of automobiles, Autohome and the Museum of Vintage Cars will display the "130-year history of automobile development" on stage. The first world recognized car, Mercedes-Benz 1, Elvis Presley's rocket-propelled Cadillac and China's first premium car, Hong Qi CA72, will all come on stage to interact with the stars, providing the audience with an extraordinary opportunity to have a glimpse of them. The sense of age gives the real connotation of automobile culture to the gala, which will present a unique large-scale exhibition of classic cars. The celebrities at the party will be as much to be expected as the cars. Unlike other parties, guests at the "2019 Autohome 818 Global Car Night Gala" will have the chance to drive vintage cars on the spot aside from performing. With a number of game settings and the interaction between celebrities and car enthusiasts, this gala aims to build a bridge between car and TV industries and car enthusiasts and stars. It will also integrate industry and entertainment, and translate ideas into actions, becoming the world's first car and variety show gala. Autohome's website will enable fans to support their favorite stars and experience the exciting atmosphere of the gala from July 29 to August 11. Participants in the "Fans Support" activity have a chance to win a ticket to the party. Landmark buildings in Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Changsha will be illuminated from August 11 to August 17 in preparation for the event. In addition to the 130-year history of automobile development, the gala will offer great benefits for auto enthusiasts. Autohome will join Volvo, Dongfeng Honda, Geely, and Dongfeng Fengxing to release a new car show at the gala and hold a lottery for the exclusive use of new cars for 100 lucky winners. At the same time, Lincoln, FAW HongQi, SAIC Roewe will also present exciting interactive activities. While watching the show, participants can join in the "shake" activity to share the million yuan cash bonus by entering the Autohome app under the host's instructions. At the same time, the host and the guests will form an orange and blue two teams to compete on the same stage. The audience can bet on the results of the game through app, and the lucky users of the winning party will have the chance to win the big gift, including the right to use hundreds of cars and the luxury gifts. Autohome said, "818 Global Car Night Gala" offers various ways to play, which will not only enhance the interactions with the audience, but also attract more attention for the brand, open up new marketing channels for the auto industry, and provide a variety of ideas for the auto e-commerce model. Going forward, Automobile will explore more cooperation with car manufacturers to tap the potential of the auto market and inject new impetus into the industry to boost confidence. The 818 Gala is the highlight of the world's first online super auto show "818 Global Super Auto Show". Supported by the Automobile Industry Branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), this auto show strives to create the auto industry's version of "Double Eleven", which not only focuses on the marketing. In addition to the ceremony, the auto show has also formed a matrix communication, in which the station and internet interactions and online-offline activities can be found. These actives like Industry-Consumer Summits, Auto Owners' Day, and Fans' Festival can give a strong boost to partnerships between car makers and dealers. The "818 Global Super Auto Show" has attracted great attention from all parties since its exposure, and is bound to become the most influential event in the automotive circle in 2019, putting auto industry on a firmer footing for gaining its unique IP. VR Auto Show at 8pm (local time) on August 8, 2019: http://english.autohome.com.cn/activity/ Contact:Hill Hu +86-186-1834-7346 View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autohome-the-worlds-first-vr-auto-show-gala-300899330.html

GAC Motor Adds Three More Distributors to Latin American and Southeast Asian Network

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --GAC Motor announced the signing of cooperation agreements with Group Auto Commercial Panama, VK Group Laos, and TH Group Cambodia, taking its products to three new countries. New sedan, SUV, and MPV models will be introduced to the three countries, bringing more localized products to the markets. At the same time, GAC Motor will provide systematic training on channel construction, marketing and after-sales service to ensure the release and sales of its products in the local markets. Representatives from GAC Motor and International Distributors at Signing Ceremony The three new distributor companies will focus on building up exhibition halls, preparing for new product releases, setting up local management and operations to work closely with GAC Motor to increase brand influence. Pedro Juan Vallarino, President of Group Auto Commercial Panama, commented on the deal "I was impressed by GAC Motor's latest achievements on new energy and intelligence, the automation and customization abilities in its factories, and global R&D strengths." Viengkham Tongnaly, Chairman of VK Group Laos, noted that "GAC Motor's products were suitable for the roads and streets in Laos," while Norm Hav, Chairman of TH Group Cambodia, felt "positive about the cooperation because of GAC Motor's leading position and devotion to product quality, technology innovation and design." GAC Motor’s Flagship Luxury 7-seat SUV GS8 to Be Launched in New Markets Following the strategy of covering the emerging markets gradually while launching sales in mature markets of developed countries, GAC Motor makes the regions of Latin America and Southeast Asia become another driving force in GAC Motor's process of going global, thanks to the two regions' close trade relationship with China. GAC Motor continues to consider quality as an important driving force in its global expansion. It has ranked first among all Chinese brands for six consecutive years in J.D. Power Asia Pacific's China Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Its GS8 SUV has earned the top spot in quality in the large SUV market segment, demonstrating GAC Motor's competiveness of high-end car manufacturing. Yu Jun, GAC’s Senior Executive, Delivers a Speech at the Signing Ceremony GAC Motor now operates in 18 countries and areas including the newly entered market Ecuador this year. Reporting a 69% year-on-year increase in international sales in 2018, GAC Motor also ranked No.1 as the bestselling Chinese automobile brand in Kuwait, Bahrain and Nigeria. In May, GAC Motor International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GAC Motor opened in Hong Kong. Together with the company's Russian subsidiary opened in April, it will support GAC Motor's strategy of global brand presence. For more information, please visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GACMotor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gac_motor Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gac_motor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/GACMotorOfficial For media enquiries, please contact:Sukie WongPhone: +86-186-8058-2829Email: GACMotor@126.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190808/2547028-1-a?lang=0Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190808/2547028-1-b?lang=0Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190808/2547028-1-c?lang=0

Trina Solar IBC Cells Help Osaka Sangyo University's Solar Car Take First in the "Dream Class" at the 2019 FIA Suzuka Solar Race

CHANGZHOU, China, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Co., Ltd ("Trina Solar" or the "company"), the world leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, announced that the Osaka Sangyo University ("OSU") Solar Car Team's solar car, the "OSU-Model-S", which is equipped with Trina Solar's Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) cells and modules, came in first place in the category of "Dream Class" at the 2019 FIA Electric and New Energies Championship Solar Car Race (the "FIA Suzuka Solar Race"), held at the Suzuki International Racing Circuit in Japan. The FIA Suzuka Solar Race, first held in 1992, is the largest international solar car race taking place in Japan. As one of the event's sponsors since 2015, Trina Solar has supported several teams in Japan with its cutting-edge PV solar technologies. In order to win at the FIA Suzuka Solar Race, the racing car is required to feature both highly efficient solar cells as well as light structures. The car must also perform well under changing solar radiation conditions throughout the entire race. The "OSU-Model-S" was part of the "Dream Class" category, the top ranked category of the five-hour race, and won the category by 69 laps. Yin Rongfang, Vice President of Trina Solar, commented: "We are delighted to have been able to contribute to the OSU team's great success. I believe this successful cooperation will further solidify our position as a technology leader in the solar sector. As one of the leading PV solar suppliers, Trina Solar is constantly investing in cutting-edge solar technologies and delivering high quality solar products as well as integrated solutions to accelerate a sustainable society. We'll continue to support our global clients and societies to develop the future with green energy." At this year's race, Trina Solar presented TrinaBess, the portable storage battery, as the "Trina Solar Award" for teams who have showcased innovative and outstanding performance in the competition. Image: https://www.trinasolar.com/sites/default/files/OSU-Model-S.jpg Caption: The "OSU-Model-S" by Osaka Sangyo University ("OSU") Solar Car Team, equipped with Trina Solar's IBC cells and modules, took First in the "Dream Class" at the 2019 FIA Suzuka Solar Race. About Trina Solar Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is the world leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider. The company engages in PV product research and development, manufacture and sales; PV project development, operation and maintenance; smart micro-grid and multi-energy complementary system development and sales, as well as energy cloud-platform operation. In 2018, Trina Solar launched its Energy Internet of Things (IoT) brand and initiated the Trina Energy IoT Industrial Development Alliance and New Energy IoT Industrial Innovation Center with worldwide leading enterprises and research institutes. The company is committed to becoming the leader of the global smart energy industry. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com. Related Links :http://www.trinasolar.com

Dolphin Technologies Reduces Traffic Accidents With Digital Currency 'Mobilio'

The new cryptocurrency 'Mobilio' prevents the leading cause of traffic accidents. With the Mobilio app, drivers are rewarded for not using their mobile phone while driving. VIENNA, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Most of us automatically reach for our phone the moment a message arrives. We also answer incoming immediately because they could be important. This is not a problem, unless you are driving a vehicle. When you check a message at 55mph, you end up driving blind for about the length of a football field. Mobilio app screenshots: wallet, main screen, and 'don’t touch while driving’ screen Traffic accidents are the most frequent cause of death worldwide for people aged between 5 and 29. In a quarter of all accidents, the mobile phone now plays a role, making it the number one cause of accidents. In addition to personal suffering, there is also economic damage amounting to almost 500 billion euros a year. Traditional approaches such as traffic penalties have proved ineffective due to the deep-rooted psychological nature of the problem. "The satisfaction of our curiosity by reaching for the phone is directly connected with the reward system of our brain," explains Neurologist and Chairman of the Berlin Medical Association Examination Commission for Neurologists, Dr. Afshin Jawari. "This is exactly why we are relying on reward instead of punishment," says Harald Trautsch, CEO of Dolphin Technologies. With the Mobilio app, which is available for Android devices and iPhones, you receive points for not using your mobile phone while driving. Those points convert to Mobilio tokens so, in effect, anyone can 'mint' the currency simply by distraction-free driving. "This democratization of the distribution of Mobilio tokens has important implications for its future use and value," adds Trautsch. The method for minting Mobilio tokens ensures they generate real value to society, which is road safety. Meanwhile, the digital currency is designed in a way that the more people use the app, the greater its value. "The vision that the Mobilio token could one day have a similar performance to Bitcoin and Co creates a strong incentive to drive safely," says Trautsch. More about Mobilio at www.mobilio.cc. Mobilio tokens can be used in the so-called 'Mobilio Marketplace', which Dolphin Technologies is currently setting up together with industry partners. The currency can be used to pay for the products and services of insurance companies, retailers and other marketplace participants. In addition, the token will be traded on crypto exchanges within the next few months, giving it a tangible value in the 'real' world. More information and links: Mobilio Website: https://www.mobilio.cc Mobilio App for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mobilio/id1436848768?ls=1 Mobilio App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.mobilio=cc.mobilio Mobilio White Paper: https://www.mobilio.cc/wp-content/uploads/MOBILIO-Whitepaper.pdf Mobilio Yellow Paper: https://www.mobilio.cc/wp-content/uploads/difficulty_yellow_paper.pdf Contact: Dolphin Technologies GmbH, www.dolph.in Harald Trautsch press@dolph.in Tel. +43 1 715344377 Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/956542/Mobilio_app.jpgLogo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/956543/Dolphin_Technologies_Logo.jpg

SGMW Reaches Sales of 20.25 Million

Will Expand Upon the Record to Further Drive Growth OverseasBEIJING, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 11, SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as SGMW) held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of 20.25 million cars. With this milestone, SGMW becomes the first automotive manufacturer in China with a cumulative production and sales volume of more than 20 million. The feat comes after a surge in production and sales in recent years, with both doubling from 10 million just six years ago. July 11, SGMW held the ceremony for the 20,250,000th complete car The increase in sales can be attributed to SGMW's strong product line, as an important brand of SGMW, Wuling has more than 14 million cars, including the models Hongguang, Rongguang, and Zhiguang, the last of which was once dubbed "The Most Important Car on Earth" by Forbes magazine. SGMW officials believe quality is what drives their company's growth. SGMW manufactures vehicles that are made for tough terrain. Their robust builds have given them a high reputation in China for their ability to maneuver along difficult roads and in formidable weather. Its growth in China having clearly been demonstrated, SGMW has recently been focusing on expanding its footprint internationally. Since 2004, SGMW has been exported to nearly 40 countries in Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia as a whole. In 2017, SGMW opened a factory in Indonesia, becoming the first Chinese automotive company to establish a manufacturing base in Indonesia. Since the expansion, the company has seen steady growth in sales within that market. The hope is that, with the sales record and further expansion into overseas markets, SGMW will continue its recent trend of growth. wulinghongguang View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sgmw-reaches-sales-of-20-25-million-300896216.html

XCMG Further Supports BRI Infrastructure Construction

Over 330 Pieces of Equipment Complete Structural Upgrade of 2022 FIFA World Cup StadiumXUZHOU, China, Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Chinese construction machinery manufacturer XCMG (000425.SZ) reports the completion of renovation works to the concrete structure of the 40,000 seat 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium in Qatar. A total of 330 different types of XCMG equipment are currently on-site to support the ongoing upgrade. The project, launched in 2016, is estimated to finish by the end of 2020. George Annich, General Manager of AHA, which represents XCMG in Qatar, said, "XCMG products could achieve the goals set out by the organisers flawlessly in a reasonable cost without the expensive aftersales fees. The future of manufacturing is in China." Along with 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium project, XCMG has established substantial operations in markets of the "Belt and Road" countries since 2013. XCMG sells to 63 countries and regions of the initiative with exports accounting for 74 percent of total global trade. XCMG now runs five joint-ventures and assembly plants in Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Poland and Kazakhstan, with 67 primary distributors, 72 overseas spare parts centers, eight subsidiary companies, 13 local offices, more than 300 service stations and 155 spare parts stations all across "Belt and Road" countries. To better serve clients and expand cooperation with "Belt and Road" countries, XCMG is planning to add two marketing companies, four representative offices, ten primary distributors and 16 service and spare parts stations. "XCMG has been actively supporting infrastructure projects such as Qatar 2022 Wolrd cup Stadium across the 'Belt and Road' Initiative countries. We are not only seizing development opportunities, but also emphasizing our social responsibility in aiding economic development in 'Belt and Road' countries," noted Jiansen Liu, the Vice President of XCMG. XCMG's first overseas direct regional spare parts center went into operation on January 6, 2018, in Nairobi, Kenya. Its services in East Africa are contributing to the strengthening of partnerships in the region. Nigeria, as the No.1 oil-producing country in Africa, has an average daily petrol consumption of 40 million litres, but more than 80 percent must be imported. The Dangote refinery project in the Lekki Free Zone near Lagos has purchased more than 1,400 XCMG equipment totaling millions of dollars since 2015; the 1,250-ton crawler crane is the heaviest equipment China has ever exported. http://www.xcmg.com

Human Horizons Launches a Premium All-Electric Smart Car Brand HiPhi and Its First Production-Ready Vehicle HiPhi 1

SHANGHAI, Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HiPhi is a premium brand created by Human Horizons and enhanced by its users. The first production ready vehicle, HiPhi 1, integrates and develops world leading technologies, establishes a unique design philosophy and embeds sustainability as a core product development principle. HiPhi 1 is targeted at the growing global high technology, luxury market. Human Horizons Launches a Premium All-Electric Smart Car Brand HiPhi and its First Production-Ready Vehicle HiPhi 1 Human Horizons pursues a human-oriented philosophy and applies human-centric intelligence to advance the transformation of future human mobility. Its holistic solution consists of the development of smart vehicles, smart transportation and smart cities. Human Horizons hopes to promote the development of the Vehicle-Road-City ecosystem through perception collaboration, computing collaboration, intelligence collaboration to ultimately transform individual intelligence to swarm intelligence. Human Horizons Launches a Premium All-Electric Smart Car Brand HiPhi and its First Production-Ready Vehicle HiPhi 1 Ding Lei, founder of Human Horizons believes that truly smart vehicles should seamlessly connect to the world of the Internet, IoT and IoE. They act as a node within the city linking the vehicle-road-city ecosystem together to enable the free flow of technical data. A smart vehicle will adapt itself and become more intelligent over time. HiPhi 1 is equipped with more than 500 sensors and the first production car with a 5G-V2X enabled communication network. In addition, HiPhi 1 introduces the world's first Human Oriented Architecture (HOA), featuring a software-developer enabled platform within the electric and electrical (E/E) architecture which allows functions to be created that are both adaptive and self-learning. Together, these provide a new level of customer experience that can continuously evolve over time. Artificial Intelligence learns and adjusts a substantial number of vehicle parameters based on the occupants' habits and preferences. For more information, please visit our official website: www.human-horizons.com Official WeChat: http://weixin.qq.com/r/dy8WDuLE4b_eraZt93pl Official Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/6556268817 Official LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14439583/ Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190805/2539756-1-a?lang=0Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190805/2539756-1-b?lang=0 Related Links :http://www.human-horizons.com

Ding Lei, Founder of Human Horizons, debuts HiPhi 1, Targeting the Growing Global High Technology Luxury Market

SHANGHAI, Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Human Horizons launches a premium all-electric smart brand, HiPhi, with the vision to change human mobility and define a new breed of vehicles. In addition, the first production-ready prototype vehicle, HiPhi 1, is revealed to the world and positioned as a premium supercar-inspired electric SUV which is targeted at the growing global high technology luxury market. Ding Lei, Founder of Human Horizons, debuts HiPhi 1, Targeting the Growing Global High Technology Luxury Market During Human Horizons' launch event, CEO and founder Ding Lei said, "The all-new HiPhi 1 is a premium, technologically advanced, supercar-inspired EV. It features an expressive design, maximized cabin and cargo space, with the latest connectivity, advanced autonomous driving features and state-of-the-art battery technology for maximum range." Beyond being an EV with a lightweight hybrid-aluminum construction, HiPhi 1 adopts the use of vegan leather and other sustainable materials such as natural fibers, recycled polyester, ocean waste yarns and recycled suede fabrics, to further enhance the sustainable nature of Human Horizons' EV products. HiPhi 1 is the first production car with a 5G-V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) enabled communication network, equipped with the latest V2X modules supporting LTE-Vehicle ("Long-term Evolution"-Vehicular, LTE-V is the application of vehicular connectivity over the existing operator mobile network infrastructure), and combined with 5G to realize the ultimate level of vehicle communication. HiPhi 1 incorporates the world's first Human Oriented Architecture (HOA), featuring a software-developer-enabled platform within the electric and electrical (E/E) architecture, which allows functions to be created that are both adaptive and self-learning. Together these provide a new level of customer experience that can continuously evolve over time. Official WeChat: http://weixin.qq.com/r/dy8WDuLE4b_eraZt93pl Official Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/6556268817 Official LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14439583/ For more information, please visit our official website: www.human-horizons.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190805/2539758-1?lang=0 Related Links :http://www.human-horizons.com

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