SAIC Motor, Chongming District to jointly promote NEVs on Chongming Island

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- SAIC Motor signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with government of Shanghai Chongming District on November 22 to jointly build a green, ecological transportation system and a world-class ecological island by advancing industry-leading, efficient, manageable and sustainable technology solutions.

Under the agreement, both parties will take the 10th China Flower Expo held by Chongming District government as an opportunity to explore the reliable, energy-conservation solutions that accord with the concrete conditions of Chongming Island. Besides, they will implement the construction of such infrastructures as NEV-related supporting facilities and energy-efficient equipment. 

Meanwhile, the automaker and the district government will speed up dissemination of NEVs, such as all-electric vehicles and fuel-burning vehicles, in Chongming District and jointly explore the practical application of new energy buses, taxis, official cars, industrial park shuttles, logistics vehicles, engineering vehicles and sanitation vehicles in the green, ecological transportation system.

Additionally, both parties intend to conduct some pilot cooperative programs regarding intelligent driving. Using the island's roundabout resource, they are going to plan a roundabout pilot route for ICVs (intelligent-connected vehicles) and try to introduce ICVs to key scenic spots and industrial parks on the island.