Smart City and Automotive Industry: China and the World
December 27, 2022
On October 25, the 12th China Automobile Industry Summit Forum with the theme of "Smart City and Auto Industry: China and the World" was successfully held at the China Campus of the China Europe International Business School. The forum was jointly sponsored by China Europe International Business School, European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), and China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) and co-organized by Shanghai International Automobile City. Many industry leaders, well-known scholars, and government officials have focused on the future of China and the international automobile industry and discussed the key factors affecting the future development of the industry. The forum attracted more than 300 elites from the automotive industry and more than 70 Chinese and foreign mainstream media.
Mr. Yin Tiantao, Deputy Director of the European Commission’s Directorate General of Enterprise and Industry, Mr. Ivan HODAC, Former Secretary-General of the European Automobile Industry Association, Mr. Yin Guangtao, Director of the Urban Transport Professional Research Institute of China Academy of Urban Planning and Design, Deputy Commissioner of Jiading District, Shanghai Secretary of the Board of Directors, Dr. Ji Yun, Director of the European Automobile Industry Association, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Executive Vice President of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, Secretary-General Mr. Dong Yang, and from General Motors, Volvo, Microsoft, Nelson, Sea Many executives from companies such as Staples and Jiangling, well-known domestic and foreign experts and people from the industry were invited to attend and give splendid speeches. Prof. Zhu Xiaoming, the Chinese Dean of the China Europe International Business School, Prof. Pedro NUENO, Dean of the European Commission of the China Europe International Business School, and Prof. Hellmut SCHUTTE, Associate Dean, Academic Dean and Professor of International Management attended the forum.
Prof. Su Lida and Dr. Jin Yun respectively delivered opening remarks and warmly welcomed the experts, scholars and guests present at the meeting.
Smart City and Car
Mr. Ghosn pointed out in the keynote speech of "smart city and car" that smart cities are an important foundation for smart mobility. The construction of smart cities will promote the development of smart mobile. In the face of increasingly severe social, environmental, and economic challenges, the auto industry should focus on improving products and services, integrating connectivity, and innovating business models to better respond to changes in new industries and technologies; decision makers should build more intelligent transportation Transport systems, active development of alternative energy sources, and promotion of more environmentally friendly driving behavior. Ghosn believes that through continuous innovation and hard work, the automotive industry is ensuring that smart cities become a reality from their vision.
Mr. Wang Xigao, Chairman of Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd., shared with you some thoughts on “urban planning and automobile industry”. He pointed out that the auto industry and the city have a relationship of survival dependence and developmental dependence, and pointed out from six directions should be the direction of efforts: First, auto companies must adapt to the needs of urban development, the city should provide a suitable development environment for the automotive industry Second, we must take a responsible attitude towards history to do a good job of urban planning and transformation, and build a healthy transportation system and spatial layout. The third is to give full play to the automobile industry's pulling effect on the economy and promote urbanization to ease the pressure on big cities. The fourth is to take responsibility. Automobile companies are responsible for providing more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, safe and reliable automotive products for the city. The fifth is innovative thinking, allowing more stakeholders to participate. The sixth is to improve the civilization of travel and create a better car society.
Professor Zhu Xiaoming pointed out in his speech that in the “industrial 4.0” era of highly flexible personalized and digital product and service production models, the traditional industry boundaries will disappear and new kinds of activity fields and forms of cooperation will be created. The process of new value is changing, and the industrial chain division of labor will be reorganized.Professor Zhu Xiaoming emphasized that “Industry 4.0 relying on the Internet to achieve integration is a key area for future national attention and action. Industry 4.0 is an excellent opportunity for intelligent transportation. ”
Afterwards, the guests were aiming to build the relationship among the manufacturers, the government, the city and the citizens in the intelligent transportation? How can cities and auto industries cooperate effectively? Discussions on the deterministic technologies of intelligent transportation are discussed.
Cities, New Consumers and Transportation
The second theme focuses on the role of the government in planning and managing sustainable urban development and improving urban transport.
Mr. Yin Guangtao pointed out three new changes in traffic planning under the “new stage of urban traffic development in the context of new urbanization”: service targets have changed from big cities and central cities to small and medium-sized towns; planning content has shifted from technology to technology and cost resources. ; Infrastructure PPP investment model changes. He stressed that "discriminating needs in different regions is an issue that must be considered in planning."
Mr. Antti PELTOMÄKI shared three ways to promote sustainable urban development and improve mobility in his keynote speech entitled "The strategic role of the automotive industry in the global arena". First, to develop a unified global regulatory model for "global players"; It is for the sustainable development of the city and actively develops clean cars; third is to accumulate new liquidity experience in the connected world. He said, "This is a global commitment. We must work together to bring more mobility in this interconnected world."
During the discussion session, three young consumers of CEIBS MBA student representatives expressed their views on the city and transportation, and discussed topics such as the convenience, sustainability, mobility, and connectivity of the future automotive industry and China and the world. Automotive industry executives have heated discussions and interactions.
Looking to the Future: Intelligent Transportation and Urban
The rise of new technologies has become an important driver of urban traffic change. The new technology puts forward more new requirements on the investment and capability of the automobile industry, thus promoting the further integration of the industry.
Mr. Qian Huikang, Global Executive Vice President of General Motors and President of China, shared GM’s new attempt in “urban mobility and intelligent transportation”. He pointed out that in the face of many “urban diseases” brought by the auto industry, the first issue is “a clear understanding of future consumer demand.” Qian Huikang believes that through intelligence, connectivity, and automation control Constantly exploring, in the future, the automotive industry can bring a better experience to consumers in terms of performance, emissions, safety, efficiency, and functionality.
Mr. Huang Gang, President of Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. made a prediction on the “trend of the truck industry”. He pointed out that the domestic truck industry will experience structural changes in the next decade: the development approach will shift from extensive scale growth to lean and sustainable development; there will be more low-cost, environmentally friendly, safe, and comfortable product technologies; and business models will evolve from products. Provides transportation to logistics and transportation solutions. Ultimately, China's freight companies and markets will move toward the global arena.
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