Introduction: Dr. Wei Ma delivered a keynote speech titled "Embrace Better Life with Intelligent Driving," marking a new milestone in corporate collaboration.

On February 14, the Sinotruk Chengdu Commercial Vehicle 2025 Partners Conference, themed "New Beginnings, Shared Prosperity," concluded successfully in Chengdu. As a core partner in Sinotruk Chengdu's intelligent transformation, CiDi played a significant role in the event. Dr. Wei Ma, Co-founder and Vice Chairman of CiDi, was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled "Embrace Better Life with Intelligent Driving." Alongside over 500 industry professionals, Dr. Ma explored how intelligent driving is reshaping the future of commercial vehicles and showcased the technological achievements and breakthroughs from their collaboration.

At the conference, Sinotruk Chengdu unveiled 21 meticulously crafted vehicle models, featuring a diverse, full-range, and star-studded lineup. These models spanned multiple technological pathways, including fuel, gas, pure electric, hydrogen, and gas range-extended solutions, covering various market segments such as urban logistics, highway freight, construction engineering, and municipal sanitation.

(Left - V9·Wo Gas Tractor; Right - V9·Wo Pure Electric Dump Truck)

"Precision crafts excellence, and excellence commands attention." The debut of Sinotruk Chengdu's V9·Wo heavy-duty trucks captivated the audience. These vehicles not only carry forward the cultural heritage of ancient Shu but also integrate modern technological innovation, representing a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. They stand as a pioneering example of "Chengdu-made" products leading industry development.

(Wang Meixian, Party Secretary and Chairman of Sinotruk Chengdu, delivering the keynote report "Breaking New Ground, New Beginnings, Shared Prosperity")

(Zhao Qing, Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager of Sinotruk Chengdu, presenting the marketing report "Intelligent Brilliance, New Beginnings, Shared Prosperity")

(Dr. Wei Ma, Co-founder and Vice Chairman of CiDi, delivering the keynote speech "Embrace Better Life with Intelligent Driving")

The Inevitable Trend: Autonomous Driving as the Crown Jewel of AI

Dr. Wei Ma emphasized that autonomous driving is the crown jewel of AI and will impact every aspect of our lives over the next 50 years. While fully autonomous driving on public roads remains uncertain and a long-term challenge, its gradual implementation in restricted areas holds a market value in the hundreds of billions.

Moreover, intelligent driving can deliver immediate benefits, including:

Enhancing vehicle operational efficiency and safety;

Increasing revenue and addressing industry pain points;

Alleviating urban traffic congestion, reducing pollution, and building smart cities;

Improving the job satisfaction of traditional drivers;

Assisting, rather than replacing, professional commercial vehicle drivers.

Dr. Ma also showcased CiDi's successful applications in restricted-area autonomous driving, public-road intelligent driving, and V2X smart connectivity. By linking theory with practice, he highlighted the pivotal role of intelligent driving technology in the commercial vehicle sector.

Towards the Future: Technology Infuses Every Kilometer with Hope

In his speech, Dr. Wei Ma outlined the collaborative achievements between CiDi and Sinotruk Chengdu, structured around the "Vehicle-Road-Cloud" framework. From establishing the "Green Intelligent Connected R&D and Application Demonstration Center" to implementing hydrogen-powered port autonomous driving, from pre-installed mass-produced smart connected devices to shared data platforms, and gradually expanding internationally, these milestones underscore the deepening partnership between the two companies.

Facing new challenges, CiDi and Sinotruk Chengdu will continue to deepen their collaboration in technology co-development, data sharing, and service co-creation. Together, they aim to address industry pain points and set new benchmarks for the industry.