Huawei,
the world’s leading information and communications technology (ICT) provider,
has established an alliance 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 include 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.
"Together
with the 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 Eric Xu,
Huawei Rotating Chairman.
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 GlobalData, Asia-Pacific (APAC) will be the leading region in terms of 5G
technology adoption with 1.14 billion subscribers, accounting for 65% 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 5G+C-V2X intelligent network application
innovation.
In
April, Huawei launched a new DC fast-charging module product “Huawei
HiCharger”, 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 the 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 that, "Based on ICT, Huawei
aims to be a digital car oriented and new-added components provider."