Zelos, DFAC form strategic partnership for intelligent commercial vehicles

Published: Jan 17, 2024 18:13
Source: gasgoo
Chinese urban autonomous delivery service developer Zelos and Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) recently formed a strategic partnership, culminating in the signing of the initial contract for 50 ...

Beijing (Gasgoo)- Chinese urban autonomous delivery service developer Zelos and Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. ("DFAC") recently formed a strategic partnership, culminating in the signing of the initial contract for 50 units of intelligent commercial vehicles. 

Under this collaboration, Zelos and Dongfeng will leverage their respective technological and resource strengths to advance the commercialization of intelligent driving for commercial vehicles in China.

As one of the early promoters of intelligent upgrading for commercial vehicles in China, DFAC possesses robust advantages in commercial vehicle manufacturing processes, practical application experiences, and sales channel resources. The company’s formidable dealer network contributes significantly to the large-scale commercial implementation of intelligent commercial vehicles.

Zelos focuses on the development and application of inner-city autonomous delivery solutions, driving the mass production and deployment of intelligent goods delivery products with its in-house developed L4 autonomous driving technology. Leveraging a high-standard true L4 product, Zelos has successfully delivered solutions in nearly fifty regions worldwide, empowering business users in express delivery, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, and logistics within factory campuses, creating a multi-city operational map for intelligent inner-city logistics.

The collaboration between Zelos and DFAC will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of intelligent road transportation in China. Additionally, by utilizing their comprehensive channel networks, both parties aim to expedite the adoption of intelligent commercial vehicle products among customers, effectively implementing the transformation of traditional automotive companies into intelligent entities across various practical business scenarios.

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