BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese tech company Huawei (HWT.UL) unveiled on Wednesday a new software brand for intelligent driving, marking its latest push to become a major player in the electric vehicle industry.
The new brand Qiankun, symbolising a combination of heaven and the Kunlun Mountains, plans to provide self-driving systems involving the driving chassis, audio and driver’s seat, Jin Yuzhi, CEO of Huawei’s Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) business unit, said during an event ahead of the Beijing auto show.
“2024 will be the first year for mass commercialisation of smart driving and the cumulative number of cars on road equipped with the Huawei self-driving system will top 500,000 by the year-end,” Jin said.
He also expected within a year more than 10 car models adopting Huawei’s Qiankun system would hit the market.
The Shenzhen-based tech conglomerate launched its smart car unit in 2019 with the aim that it could become the equivalent of German automotive supplier Bosch of the intelligent EV era and supply software and components to partners.
Huawei said in November that the unit would be spun off into a new company which would receive the unit’s core technologies and resources and take investment from partners such as automaker Changan Auto (000625.SZ).
It has also unveiled seven EV models in partnership with Chinese automakers so far and they are selling well, Jin said.
As Huawei continues to expand its smart car offerings, automakers anticipate even greater opportunities for growth in China. Moreover, Huawei’s commitment to innovation and excellence positions it as a trusted partner for automakers seeking to capitalize on the smart car revolution. Furthermore, as the demand for connected vehicles surges, Huawei’s smart car technology remains at the forefront, shaping the future of mobility in China and beyond.
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