DHAKA, May 16, 2020 (BSS) – Chinese technology giant, Huawei has teamed up
with 18 automakers to build a 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere to accelerate
commercial use of 5G technologies in the industry.
The first batch of 18 automakers of this alliance includes First
Automobile Group, Chang’an Automobile, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, SAIC Motor
Corporation, Guangzhou Automobile Group, BYD Auto, Great Wall Motors, Chery
Holdings and JAC Motors, said a press release today.
“Together with deep convergence of automotive and ICT, intelligent
connected vehicle emerges as a new revolutionary development engine of human
society, with its impact goes far beyond the two industries themselves,” said
Huawei Rotating Chairman Eric Xu.
With advantages in transmission speed, reliability and low latency, 5G
technology is considered essential for enhancing connected vehicles’ self-
driving and entertainment capabilities.
According to global data, Asia-Pacific (APAC) will be the leading region
in terms of 5G technology adoption with 1.14 billion subscribers, accounting
for 65 percent of global 5G subscriptions by 2024, which will significantly
influence the segments like IoT and automobile.
Since the launch of its first 5G communications hardware MH5000 in April
2019, Huawei has provided products and technologies such as the T-Box
platform for ecosystem partners to support 5G vehicle and 5GV2X intelligent
network application innovation.
In April, Huawei launched a new DC fast-charging module product “Huawei
Hi-Charger”, a solution to NEV charging infrastructures.
The company is also building an open intelligent-driving platform to study
app interface, car controlling systems, smart cockpits and internet of
vehicles.
Over the past year, many international and domestic automotive companies
have launched various innovations in self-driving, intelligent network, and
information services based on Huawei’s 5G products and solutions, gradually
enabling consumers to perceive the value of 5G technologies in automobiles.
“Huawei does not make cars”, said Eric Xu, adding, “Based on ICT, Huawei
aims to be a digital car-oriented and new-added components provider.”