Beijing (Gasgoo)- On January 22, Dongfeng Motor announced its new energy vehicle (NEV) brand eπ signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen. The duo aims to co-develop intelligent vehicle products, enhance marketing efforts, and build a robust ecosystem for mid-to-high-end smart vehicles, delivering an advanced intelligent mobility experience.
The partnership capitalizes on Huawei's expertise in ICT infrastructure and intelligent device technology to strengthen eπ's position in the mainstream smart NEV market. By combining the strengths of a leading NEV brand and a premier intelligent vehicle component provider, the collaboration seeks to drive the rapid adoption and high-quality development of smart vehicles.
Dongfeng Motor has consistently pursued a strategy of self-reliance and open collaboration, balancing mastery of core technologies with partnerships across the supply chain. Through alliances with industry leaders like Huawei, Dongfeng Motor is building an open, cooperative ecosystem to accelerate technological advancements.
In 2024, Dongfeng deepened its strategic ties with Huawei, translating technological innovation into market competitiveness. Notable collaborations included the launch of the VOYAH DREAM MPV, the first MPV equipped with Huawei's HarmonyOS smart cockpit and Qiankun intelligent driving system, in September 2024.
Additionally, their jointly developed new-generation Tianyuan Architecture, featuring Huawei's Qiankun vehicle control module, will debut on vehicle models under Dongfeng Motor's VOYAH and MHERO brands, with plans to expand its application across Dongfeng's entire passenger and commercial vehicle lineup.
