The Automobile Shanghai 2023 event has attracted global industry visitors who are impressed by the latest vehicle models, advanced technologies, and various functions. Nayyer Chaudhary, with over 20 years of experience working with China, is interested in forming partnerships with more Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to develop such a market for Pakistan.
Pakistan’s growing automobile industry
As a pillar industry of Pakistan’s national economy, the automobile industry is growing rapidly. The industry has upgraded vehicle categories, offering fuel-efficient vehicles, battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEV), and more, to allow consumers to have more choices. The constant influx of brands has also driven the application and development of high technology.
Benefits of Pak-China collaboration
Partnering with China is the best way for auto industry of Pakistan to grow and gain access to new opportunities, keeping up with global trends. Nayyer Chaudhary highlighted that “China is far more advanced than any other country in new energy vehicle production and the research and development.” China, being the world’s largest auto market, provides a great opportunity for Pakistan to grasp new trends in the auto industry.
New era of the automobile industry
The theme of the 2023 Shanghai auto show is “Embracing the New Era of the automobile industry”. This new era is marked by more vehicle design options and the trend of new energy transition. All major car companies showcasing their new models at the show are paying attention to this trend.
Chery automobile’s new energy technology
Chery Automobile, a Chinese auto brand that started engaging in the field of new energy technology in 1999, released the third-generation PHEV technology at the scene, showcasing its latest development path in the era of electrification and intelligence. Song Huaifu, country director of Chery Automobile in Pakistan, explained that Chery’s third-generation hybrid platform integrates advanced technologies such as deep Miller cycle, i-HEC fourth-generation combustion system, high-efficiency turbocharger, and the intelligent thermal management system. Its peak power can reach effective thermal efficiency exceeding 44.5%, making it the most efficient hybrid engine in the Chinese market.
Impressive new models from OMODA
OMODA, a brand under Chery Group, unveiled its first purely electric model, OMODA 5 e-QUA, JAECOO 7, and JAECOO 9 at the event. More than 1,000 overseas guests from over 80 countries gathered at Chery’s booth to jointly create and share the latest technological achievements in new energy and promote Chery’s vision of entering a new track of globalization.
Chery’s entry into Pakistan
OMADA and JAECOO will be launched simultaneously in Pakistan by the end of this year, according to Qi Jie, Regional Director of Southern Asia for OMODA, Chery Group. Referring to Pakistan as an important strategic base for Chery in South Asia, he explained that Chery is currently researching the habits of users in Pakistan to make appropriate improvements in its products.
Future growth of Pakistan’s automobile industry
Despite the challenging economic conditions in Pakistan, vehicle production and sales have been declining during the current fiscal year. However, the status of the auto industry as one of the fastest-growing industries in Pakistan has not been shaken. Huaifu noted that “We have strong confidence in future market of Pakistan and expect explosive growth of automotive industry of Pakistan through our efforts to improve products & services with local cooperation.”
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Conclusion, the collaboration between Pakistan and China in the automobile industry is advancing Pakistan’s transition towards new energy vehicles. The latest technologies and models showcased at the Automobile Shanghai 2023 event are expected to boost confidence and breathe life into the global auto market.
