On October 20, the “SAIC Intelligent Chassis Innovation Technology Exhibition” concluded successfully at the SAIC Passenger Vehicle R&D Base in Jiading, Shanghai. The event, themed “Wire-Controlled Chassis, Smart Driving Experience,” was jointly hosted by SAIC Motor, the Society of Automotive Engineers of Shanghai, Futeng Capital, the Shanghai International Proving Ground, Tongji University’s College of Automotive Studies, and others, with organization support from Gasgoo.
The exhibition featured a combination of executive tours, keynote speeches, technical displays, and one-on-one matchmaking, attracting R&D and procurement teams from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), industry experts, and 16 premium suppliers. Participants exchanged insights on intelligent chassis innovations, trends, standards, and practical applications.
Event Highlights: Executive Tours and Keynote Insights
The event commenced with executive tours, allowing attendees to engage directly with exhibitors showcasing advanced technologies. This interaction fostered deep discussions about the industry’s latest developments, preparing the ground for further collaboration.
During the opening remarks, Li Jiangang, deputy general manager of SAIC’s Quality and Technical Department, and Zhou Yuxing, senior director of the Vehicle Motion Center at SAIC, joined Gu Xiaoying, partner and executive vice president of Gasgoo, to highlight the strategic significance of intelligent chassis in the context of high-level autonomous driving. They expressed a commitment to leveraging high-quality supply chain resources to promote innovation in wire-controlled chassis technology.
Keynote sessions featured a diverse array of speakers from OEMs, academic institutions, and testing agencies. Dr. Zhang Chengbao, chief engineer at SAIC, provided an overview of the company’s innovation practice and development planning for intelligent chassis technology. Wang Weiqi, a senior expert in vehicle motion control, discussed the user experience aspects of intelligent chassis technology.
Professor Meng from Tongji University presented insights on new technology trends in intelligent chassis, while Xu Lin from the Shanghai Motor Inspection Institute detailed chassis performance testing standards. Jin Jundong, general manager of GLOBAL’s Sales Center, showcased his company’s wire-control chassis solution for autonomous driving, and Shang Lixiang from Jaka Robotics examined applications of robotics in automotive manufacturing.
Throughout the day, 16 exhibitors displayed technologies critical to the intelligent chassis supply chain, including GLOBAL, OnTron, and Jaka Robotics, among others. Their innovations ranged from electronic components to flexible manufacturing solutions aimed at OEMs’ technical advancement.
In the afternoon, one-on-one technical exchanges allowed participating companies to engage directly with SAIC teams, addressing specific needs and discussing potential collaborations aimed at expediting project implementations.
The exhibition served as a platform for OEMs, universities, testing agencies, and suppliers, emphasizing collaboration to meet the growing demands of automotive intelligence. The event concluded with an overarching goal of enhancing the driving experience through shared technological advancements among industry players.
