ECARX Antora 1000 Computing Platform to Power Geely Galaxy E5
ECARX Holdings announced that its Antora 1000 computing platform will be used in Geely's new Galaxy E5 SUV, which debuted today. The platform, which features the 7nm SE1000 SoC, offers 100K DMIPS computing power and 900G FLOPS graphics rendering capability. It integrates digital cockpit and parking capabilities, ensuring a cost-effective high-quality in-car experience and seamless connectivity with Flyme Auto. This integration helps reduce material costs without compromising safety or efficiency. CEO Ziyu Shen highlighted the growing demand for ECARX’s solutions and the important role of partnerships in driving technological innovation.
- Antora 1000 platform will power the new Geely Galaxy E5 SUV.
- High-performance computing power of 100K DMIPS and 900G FLOPS graphics rendering.
- Integration with Flyme Auto for seamless digital cockpit and smartphone connectivity.
- Reduces bills of materials costs without sacrificing safety or efficiency.
- Growing demand for ECARX’s computing platforms.
- Partnerships with companies like SiEngine drive technological innovation.
- No direct financial data provided indicating immediate revenue impact.
- Potential high competition in the mobility tech market could challenge growth.
Insights
The deployment of the ECARX Antora 1000 computing platform in Geely's Galaxy E5 SUV is a notable innovation in automotive technology. The 7nm SE1000 SoC technology offers a significant improvement in computational power and graphics rendering capabilities. This technological advancement boasts
From a technical perspective, this could streamline the development processes for automakers and enhance the user experience with smoother and more integrated functionalities. Moreover, by enabling connectivity with Flyme Auto, ECARX is tapping into the ever-growing demand for smart and connected vehicle features. Investors should pay attention to how these capabilities might differentiate Geely’s offerings in a competitive market.
The Antora 1000 platform's integration into the Galaxy E5 underscores ECARX's strategic positioning in the electric vehicle (EV) market, which has seen robust growth. By providing a solution that reduces the bill of materials costs, ECARX is delivering cost efficiency without compromising on performance or safety. This could be particularly compelling in an industry where cost management is important for mass-market adoption of EVs.
Additionally, the partnership with Geely, a significant player in the automotive industry, potentially enhances ECARX’s market presence and brand value. This partnership is likely to drive further innovation and adoption of ECARX's solutions across the automotive sector. Investors should consider the potential market expansion and the competitive edge this collaboration might bring to both ECARX and Geely.
SHANGHAI, China, May 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), a global mobility tech provider, today announced that its Antora 1000 computing platform will power Geely's highly anticipated Galaxy E5 SUV, which debuted today.
Based on the world-leading 7nm SE1000 SoC, which provides high-performance computing power of 100K DMIPS and 900G FLOPS graphics rendering capability through its industry-leading multi-core heterogeneous architecture, the ECARX Antora 1000 computing platform can seamlessly integrate digital cockpit and parking capabilities.
ECARX Antora 1000 is a cost-effective solution for high-quality in-car experience of infotainment and parking assistance in the Galaxy E5, the first pure electric SUV in the Geely Galaxy series, and also enables integration with Flyme Auto, providing seamless connectivity between digital cockpit and smartphone. By integrating digital cockpit and parking capabilities onto one board, Geely is able to significantly reduce the bills of materials costs of the Galaxy E5 without sacrificing safety or efficiency.
ECARX Chairman and CEO, Ziyu Shen, said, “Demand for our cutting-edge computing platforms is growing as automakers increasingly recognize the significant value our solutions offer. The Antora 1000 not only provides a smooth and enjoyable driving experience for Geely users, but also lowers engineering costs, allowing Geely to rapidly bring the vehicles to market. Our unique ecosystem of partnerships with the likes of SiEngine plays a critical role in driving technological innovation across the industry.”
About ECARX
ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with the capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions for next-generation smart vehicles, from the system on a chip (SoC), to central computing platforms, and software. As automakers develop new electric vehicle architectures from the ground up, ECARX is developing full-stack solutions to enhance the user experience, while reducing complexity and cost.
Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX now has over 2,000 employees based in 12 major locations in China, UK, USA, Sweden, Germany, and Malaysia. The co-founders are two automotive entrepreneurs, Chairman and CEO Ziyu Shen, and Eric Li (Li Shufu), who is also the founder and chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group — with ownership interests in global brands including Lotus, Lynk & Co, Polestar, Smart, and Volvo Cars. ECARX also works with other well-known automakers, including FAW and Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën. To date, ECARX products can be found in over 6.4 million vehicles worldwide.
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