ECARX to Power Launch of First Hongqi Model Under Strategic Partnership with FAW, Debuting AutoGPT with DeepSeek-R1 Integration
ECARX Holdings (Nasdaq: ECX) announced the debut of its first jointly developed intelligent cockpit with FAW Group in the Hongqi Tiangong 05 all-electric sedan, launched in January. This implementation marks a significant milestone in their strategic partnership formed in April 2024.
The intelligent cockpit features ECARX's Antora 1000 Pro computing platform, integrated with customized Hongqi FAW OS, ECARX Cloudpeak, and the upgraded ECARX AutoGPT with DeepSeek-R1 integration. The solution, developed through combined R&D efforts, creates an end-to-end value chain for intelligent cockpit development, from software and hardware design to system integration.
The system will be scaled across future Hongqi models, offering a cost-effective solution aligned with evolving E/E architecture.
ECARX Holdings (Nasdaq: ECX) ha annunciato il debutto del suo primo cockpit intelligente sviluppato congiuntamente con FAW Group nella berlina elettrica Hongqi Tiangong 05, lanciata a gennaio. Questa implementazione segna una pietra miliare significativa nella loro partnership strategica formata ad aprile 2024.
Il cockpit intelligente è dotato della piattaforma di calcolo Antora 1000 Pro di ECARX, integrata con un sistema operativo personalizzato Hongqi FAW, ECARX Cloudpeak e l'ECARX AutoGPT aggiornato con integrazione DeepSeek-R1. La soluzione, sviluppata attraverso sforzi combinati di ricerca e sviluppo, crea una catena del valore end-to-end per lo sviluppo di cockpit intelligenti, dalla progettazione del software e dell'hardware fino all'integrazione del sistema.
Il sistema sarà scalato su futuri modelli Hongqi, offrendo una soluzione economica allineata con l'evoluzione dell'architettura E/E.
ECARX Holdings (Nasdaq: ECX) anunció el debut de su primer cockpit inteligente desarrollado en conjunto con FAW Group en la berlina eléctrica Hongqi Tiangong 05, lanzada en enero. Esta implementación marca un hito significativo en su asociación estratégica formada en abril de 2024.
El cockpit inteligente cuenta con la plataforma de computación Antora 1000 Pro de ECARX, integrada con un sistema operativo personalizado de Hongqi FAW, ECARX Cloudpeak y el ECARX AutoGPT actualizado con integración DeepSeek-R1. La solución, desarrollada a través de esfuerzos combinados de I+D, crea una cadena de valor integral para el desarrollo de cockpits inteligentes, desde el diseño de software y hardware hasta la integración del sistema.
El sistema se escalará en futuros modelos de Hongqi, ofreciendo una solución rentable alineada con la evolución de la arquitectura E/E.
ECARX Holdings (Nasdaq: ECX)는 FAW Group와 공동 개발한 첫 번째 지능형 콕핏을 1월에 출시된 전기 세단 Hongqi Tiangong 05에서 공개했다. 이번 구현은 2024년 4월에 체결된 전략적 파트너십의 중요한 이정표가 된다.
지능형 콕핏은 ECARX의 Antora 1000 Pro 컴퓨팅 플랫폼을 특징으로 하며, 커스터마이즈된 Hongqi FAW OS, ECARX Cloudpeak 및 DeepSeek-R1 통합이 이루어진 업그레이드된 ECARX AutoGPT와 통합되어 있다. 이 솔루션은 결합된 연구 개발 노력을 통해 소프트웨어 및 하드웨어 설계에서 시스템 통합에 이르기까지 지능형 콕핏 개발을 위한 종합 가치 사슬을 생성한다.
이 시스템은 향후 Hongqi 모델에 걸쳐 확장되어, 진화하는 E/E 아키텍처에 맞춘 비용 효율적인 솔루션을 제공할 것이다.
ECARX Holdings (Nasdaq: ECX) a annoncé le lancement de son premier cockpit intelligent développé conjointement avec FAW Group dans la berline tout électrique Hongqi Tiangong 05, lancée en janvier. Cette mise en œuvre marque une étape importante dans leur partenariat stratégique formé en avril 2024.
Le cockpit intelligent est équipé de la plateforme informatique Antora 1000 Pro d'ECARX, intégrée à un système d'exploitation personnalisé Hongqi FAW, ECARX Cloudpeak et à l'ECARX AutoGPT mis à jour avec intégration DeepSeek-R1. La solution, développée grâce à des efforts de R&D combinés, crée une chaîne de valeur de bout en bout pour le développement de cockpits intelligents, depuis la conception logicielle et matérielle jusqu'à l'intégration système.
Le système sera étendu à de futurs modèles Hongqi, offrant une solution rentable alignée sur l'évolution de l'architecture E/E.
ECARX Holdings (Nasdaq: ECX) hat die Einführung seines ersten gemeinsam entwickelten intelligenten Cockpits mit FAW Group in der vollelektrischen Limousine Hongqi Tiangong 05, die im Januar eingeführt wurde, angekündigt. Diese Implementierung markiert einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in ihrer strategischen Partnerschaft, die im April 2024 gegründet wurde.
Das intelligente Cockpit umfasst die Antora 1000 Pro Rechenplattform von ECARX, die mit einem maßgeschneiderten Hongqi FAW OS, ECARX Cloudpeak und dem aktualisierten ECARX AutoGPT mit DeepSeek-R1-Integration integriert ist. Die Lösung, die durch kombinierte Forschungs- und Entwicklungsanstrengungen entwickelt wurde, schafft eine End-to-End-Wertschöpfungskette für die Entwicklung intelligenter Cockpits, von der Software- und Hardwaregestaltung bis zur Systemintegration.
Das System wird auf zukünftige Hongqi-Modelle ausgeweitet und bietet eine kosteneffiziente Lösung, die mit der sich entwickelnden E/E-Architektur übereinstimmt.
- Strategic partnership with FAW Group, China's leading automaker, successfully implemented in first vehicle
- Solution to be scaled across future Hongqi models, indicating potential revenue growth
- End-to-end value chain development demonstrates technological capability
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Insights
The launch of ECARX's intelligent cockpit solution in FAW Group's Hongqi Tiangong 05 represents a strategic breakthrough that positions ECARX at the forefront of automotive AI integration. This implementation showcases three critical business advantages:
First, the solution's scalability across future Hongqi models creates a sustainable revenue stream through a proven, replicable framework. This cost-effective approach to E/E architecture integration could significantly reduce development costs and time-to-market for future vehicle launches.
Second, the integration of AutoGPT with DeepSeek-R1 demonstrates ECARX's capability to leverage advanced AI technologies in practical automotive applications. This positions the company as a technology leader in the rapidly growing automotive AI market, potentially attracting partnerships with other global automakers seeking similar solutions.
Third, the successful deployment with FAW Group, China's leading automaker, serves as a powerful reference case for ECARX's technology stack. This could accelerate the company's expansion into international markets, particularly as automakers worldwide seek proven solutions for next-generation vehicle intelligence.
The end-to-end value chain development approach, combining hardware, software and system integration, creates significant barriers to entry for competitors while establishing ECARX as a full-stack solution provider. This comprehensive capability could command premium pricing and higher margins compared to single-component suppliers.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), a global mobility tech provider, today announced that the first intelligent cockpit jointly developed under its strategic partnership with FAW Group Co., Ltd. (“FAW Group”), China’s leading automaker, will debut in the Hongqi Tiangong 05 all-electric sedan, which has been launched in January. This marks a significant milestone in the deepening strategic partnership signed in April 2024 with FAW Group to develop next-generation intelligent cockpits for its premium Hongqi brand of vehicles.
The Tiangong 05’s intelligent cockpit will be powered by ECARX’s Antora 1000 Pro computing platform and come integrated with customized Hongqi FAW OS on top of ECARX Cloudpeak and the recently upgraded ECARX AutoGPT in-vehicle AI large model application, setting a new industry benchmark with an immersive and AI-driven intelligent cockpit experience. To build this solution, ECARX and FAW combined their research and development capabilities and technological strengths over the past year to build an end-to-end value chain for the development of intelligent cockpits – from software and hardware design to system integration. This solution will be replicated and scaled across future Hongqi models, providing a highly cost-effective and streamlined solution that aligns seamlessly with evolving E/E architecture.
Ziyu Shen, Chairman and CEO of ECARX, commented, “Deploying our AI-driven intelligent cockpit solution in the Tiangong 05 is significant milestone in the journey we embarked on with FAW last year to bring rapid change, technical advancement, and innovation to the sector. In particular, the deep integration of ECARX AutoGPT with DeepSeek-R1 is set to redefine in-vehicle connectivity and performance, empowering more drivers with intuitive AI-driven solutions that align with the rapidly evolving demands of next-generation mobility. This will further broaden Antora series and AutoGPT’s appeal as the solution of choice for automakers globally, showcase our technological strengths, and further demonstrate our remarkable versatility to replicate and scale our solutions across various models.”
About ECARX
ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with 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 1,800 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, Geely Galaxy, 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 7.3 million vehicles worldwide.
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