{"id":82751,"date":"2024-07-22T02:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T02:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/master-agreement-on-e-e-architecture-technical-collaboration-with-volkswagen-group\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T02:24:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T02:24:02","slug":"master-agreement-on-e-e-architecture-technical-collaboration-with-volkswagen-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/master-agreement-on-e-e-architecture-technical-collaboration-with-volkswagen-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Agreement on E\/E Architecture Technical Collaboration With Volkswagen Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:left;\"><strong>XPENG and the Volkswagen Group will jointly develop industry-leading E\/E Architecture for all locally produced vehicles based on Volkswagen\u2019s China Main Platform (CMP) and Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:left;\"><strong>The first vehicle equipped with the jointly developed E\/E Architecture will SOP (Start of Production) within approximately 24 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:6pt; text-align:left;\"><strong>Both parties will actively explore further collaboration opportunities to expand the scope of the usage of the jointly developed E\/E Architecture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">GUANGZHOU, China, July  22, 2024  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; XPeng Inc. (the \u201c<strong>Company<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>XPENG<\/strong>\u201d) and the Volkswagen Group are pleased to announce today that, further to XPENG\u2019s announcement dated April 17, 2024 (the \u201c<strong>Announcement<\/strong>\u201d) in connection with the framework agreement on technical collaboration with respect to electrical\/electronic architecture (\u201c<strong>E\/E Architecture<\/strong>\u201d), XPENG and the Volkswagen Group have entered into a Master Agreement on E\/E Collaboration (\u201cMaster Agreement\u201d) which solidifies both parties\u2019 commitment to jointly develop industry-leading E\/E Architecture for all locally produced vehicles based on Volkswagen\u2019s China Main Platform (CMP) and Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform. The execution of the Master Agreement not only signifies the expeditious joint development of E\/E Architecture in China by the parties but also paves the way for potential expansion of collaboration on E\/E Architecture.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Under the E\/E Architecture technical collaboration, XPENG and the Volkswagen Group have established Project House in Guangzhou and Hefei for engineers from both parties to work closely together and accelerate the development process for E\/E Architecture. Such close technical collaboration through Project House enables the first vehicle equipped with the jointly developed E\/E Architecture to SOP (Start of Production) within approximately 24 months, demonstrating extensive trust and commitment throughout the strategic partnership of Volkswagen and XPENG.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">In addition, under this Master Agreement, XPENG and the Volkswagen Group will actively explore further collaboration opportunities to expand the scope of the usage of the jointly developed E\/E Architecture. Both parties recognize the possibility to replicate such collaboration and further enhance the partnership.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">\u201cThe E\/E Architecture collaboration marks the third major milestone we achieved within a year in our long-term strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group. With the trust built up between Volkswagen and XPENG as well as the dedication by engineers from both parties, we have been executing our joint projects swiftly and realized significant synergies. I look forward to broadening our technology collaboration and win-win strategic partnership,\u201d said Mr. Xiaopeng He, Chairman and CEO of XPENG.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Ralf Brandst\u00e4tter, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG for China, said: \u201cThe rapid progress in the close cooperation between the Volkswagen Group and XPENG underlines the great potential of this partnership. With the joint development of a highly modern E\/E Architecture, in which both partners contribute their technological expertise, we are now taking the next step together. For us at Volkswagen, this project is also the next milestone in the consistent implementation of our &#8220;in China for China&#8221; strategy &#8211; with a clear focus on Chinese customers and technological innovations. From 2026, all all-electric vehicles of the Volkswagen brand in China will be equipped with this very powerful and efficient architecture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>About XPENG<\/strong><br \/>XPENG is a leading Chinese Smart EV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers. Its mission is to drive Smart EV transformation with technology, shaping the mobility experience of the future. In order to optimize its customers\u2019 mobility experience, XPENG develops in-house its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system, as well as core vehicle systems including the powertrain and the electrical\/electronic architecture. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with main offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, San Diego and Amsterdam. XPENG\u2019s Smart EVs are mainly manufactured at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province. For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=x5xF5YOPpAyOJOPiwHWZekAHNxujNh19GjU-kT5mP7e3tbt0LuRdRmBjvXO9-9vfj4MDorJe9SQKcpY9J7rOiQH-PKpwZd-q_SJLXJQZutqM7lpnC6-pU0RpE8zq-gJuo7J0WbrQJdO1r3qF5i0EyOYRlNjWSwP0o6vOVz9mjJo3p9csVteFxEnVm1PgBYcqmecioKqeqds_AsBTOUX3Y1kHqJ90nC3zw0rH-qZNBTfivoBo2VZtPcT88G764GzTkAn-FP81IpRlG5ZM6zsgFg==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.xpeng.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>About Volkswagen Group China<\/strong><br \/>Volkswagen Group is one of the earliest and most successful international partners of China\u2019s automobile industry. The company\u2019s success story started in 1978 when the Volkswagen Group first began to engage with its Chinese counterparts. In 1984, SAIC Volkswagen Corporation Ltd., Volkswagen Group\u2019s first joint venture in China, was founded in Shanghai. In 1991, FAW-Volkswagen Corporation Ltd. was established in Changchun. In 2017, the Volkswagen Group launched Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Limited, with a focus on the R&amp;D and manufacture of new energy vehicles (NEVs). In 2021, the Audi FAW NEV Company was incorporated, focusing on the manufacture of luxury battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in China. The business scope of Volkswagen Group in China includes the production, sales and services of whole vehicles and parts, such as engines and transmissions. Some of the Group\u2019s auto brands \u2014 including VGIC, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, \u0160KODA, JETTA, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati \u2014 have a business presence in China through Volkswagen Group China and its subsidiaries. In 2023, Volkswagen Group China delivered over 3.23 million vehicles to customers in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, together with its Chinese joint venture partners. By the end of 2023, Volkswagen Group China had over 90,000 employees.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Safe Harbor Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the \u201csafe harbor\u201d provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201cfuture,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201cestimates\u201d and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about XPENG\u2019s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: XPENG\u2019s goals and strategies; XPENG\u2019s expansion plans; XPENG\u2019s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the trends in, and size of, China\u2019s EV market; XPENG\u2019s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products and services; XPENG\u2019s expectations regarding its relationships with customers, contract manufacturers, suppliers, third-party service providers, strategic partners and other stakeholders; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in XPENG\u2019s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and XPENG does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>For Investor Enquiries:<\/strong><br \/>IR Department XPeng Inc.<br \/>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=486bsHw9bk9xEI8nq-r96NB7kHrgeGHqNlkVLHnJITe_eup28Kqn0M1bUfSRlMfFjBKJ1bPbIApXisYiyDJ2QPirr_aH7r_7Zik_uXS14QECZEW2BTIbSo3uMj9hKzEe2SdbJxhN2njddHFTLSVioHNhecpKTPcPKUNjMHUfEV7wfBHRlLzpzsKtl1pAtwCQugSzsh-SISpebxzHl6LuFxsYKCytOhojKAtpbULRuyg-qwLckdxCofU_YekLw_HkoUCFf4dBwm_w98UdqJV8lJSstbTQWGwKTIFdkRRU_3iib-8rdsDVIYNQIoRFnPbjLALrTvrHukwrzJKGT6PaT-5ERXUpW4qy9RyDmrCKefPISG5Xyo-0_9k9b0r4q69Rs4Nf8_K3QT5jMEMWAIt-Rx3e5oBcT-QQnkdVrjfXh84=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ir@xiaopeng.com\">ir@xiaopeng.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Jenny Cai<br \/>Piacente Financial Communications<br \/>Tel: +1 212 481 2050 \/ +86 10 6508 0677<br \/>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1UeBAwrF0c4veKYC7fdk7tPwY1FTBjuG2-aujvG8_ARdrreMObNU7QuqHm0X9DOWeSjVmK65dyKY6NGeMsj0YzgFLT4G3xT_xFK7bbkxE4el4MLQ1q3X5RyfI29kw3gG5yQmyXauCrRySJQIN5wcA98eC8VF5S0STc6L2Y5Rg_4VNIxhDHB7wwQ6dmNfkd0tW8nkXWlKtoMriSdTF6JeRWEhVNp9xx2Ir05NAGh8AHETzBFT0qaVxxmDy9ityr5Ki-IjJFSmhFdbxs-23jidfFr2AhYEey9XtilkbuGxBBCWH1wX_XuMGVMoQlhk2xwOMGyisHSa_6F4ZiW8Ew5GxnNSTIfvMXIKZ52puAoKYEb6DJdRS9Lfmy8YrrMupy2OnGPDuwD9wqxhiOYyhIUbmFANtUj_Wlc-VNQgSgPFb9E=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"xpeng@tpg-ir.com\">xpeng@tpg-ir.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>For Media Enquiries:<\/strong><br \/>PR Department XPeng Inc.<br \/>Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=9yY7E-_lgzQYFYxUhP2bCWptfAEwumKEfnH_QY6DT89XNVjuJKg9baOCJuEMIwqF0EU2R5kn443fc5C4uIg0XYkIb27o4Otez-ngPe7EG-IpUv-EAgFGHa4edJkGEEoFOcEvM55_Pjv8OhvNXan6OUW_zuZUtSH0arpDZxL1FV_HANVwP5GEQAxB17jEjMbcrhzwlyQjEfEts0-8NTrr_lVHISOBD0zeHuODeqG8bGk=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"pr@xiaopeng.com\">pr@xiaopeng.com<\/a><br \/>Source: XPeng Inc.<\/p>\n<p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=x5xF5YOPpAyOJOPiwHWZepugnB92TFyEAQy1yGx5SIOkS_J4DTNFGn5VgqyqrZjrZUnzc0JmAxyLRD5vJtAeqaoC3BZxBeeOmnRQBX5ab_QqQJcFmyYuFXcPEB5jfPrYOWB1m08kuJ-9hc_CryHNEEhnmnsSwU63ezXdRluusYKltvynt0UMwHj0-Kppa-DToizal68qKZmOTJx6HllHWtdLtq7TH91Ma1uEXGcFg6B98eUnwp_Bo-qzrhS_fzFnZpYl4_W9fsCvTB_V2H1cCQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/7461cbcd-bac2-430e-9731-50db26d2516d<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" 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