Huawei Unveils Qiankun: New Intelligent Driving Software Brand for Electric Vehicles

Huawei’s EV Plunge: Huawei has moved significantly into electric vehicle (EV) industry by introducing a new software brand for intelligent driving. Named Qiankun, which represents a blend of heaven and Kunlun Mountains, brand aims to provide comprehensive self-driving systems covering various aspects such as driving chassis, audio, and driver's seats.

Jin Yuzhi, CEO of Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) business unit, outlined company's ambitious plans during an event preceding Beijing auto show. According to Jin, 2024 is slated to mark commencement of mass commercialisation of smart driving technology. Huawei anticipates that by end of that year, over 500,000 vehicles equipped with Huawei self-driving system will be on ros.

Huawei, hequartered in Shenzhen, launched its smart car unit back in 2019 with aspiration of becoming a significant player in EV industry akin to established automotive supplier Bosch. company envisions supplying software and components to partners in EV sector. In a strategic move, Huawei announced its intention to spin off smart car unit into a separate entity in November. This new company will inherit unit's core technologies and resources, while also receiving investments from partners such as automaker Changan Auto.

This development highlights Huawei's determination to carve out a prominent position in burgeoning EV market, leveraging its expertise in software and technology to drive innovation in intelligent driving systems.

With Reuters Inputs