Shanghai is a major center for the automobile industry, with a focus on:
- Solid Industry Foundation:Shanghai has a complete value chain for the automobile industry, with a focus on:
- Production: A strong manufacturing base for both domestic and international vehicles.
- Innovation: Leading innovation in areas such as driverless vehicles and intelligent connected vehicles.
- Leading Innovation Capacities:Shanghai is a leader in automobile innovation, with initiatives such as:
- The National Intelligent Connected Vehicle (Shanghai) Pilot Zone: A testing ground for driverless vehicles.
- The Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition: A major industry event.
- Industry Support:The Shanghai government is committed to supporting the automobile industry, with initiatives such as:
- The Specialized Plan for the Development of Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) Industry (2020-2025): A roadmap for growth.
- The Shanghai Municipal Fuel Cell Vehicle Industry Innovation and Development Implementation Plan: A plan to promote fuel cell vehicles.
- Industry Associations: The Shanghai Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE-S), Shanghai Automotive Parts Industry Association (SAPIA), and others.