SAIC to Integrate IM Motors and Rising Auto's R&D Teams to Reduce Costs, Report Says
SAIC to Integrate IM Motors and Rising Auto's R&D Teams to Reduce Costs, Report Says
The R&D teams of IM Motors and Rising Auto, as well as the power battery, intelligent driving, and chassis technology programs, will be relocated to the R&D Innovation Headquarters, the report said, citing a source familiar with the matter.The R&D teams of IM Motors and Rising Auto, and power battery, smart driving, and chassis technology programs, will be relocated to SAIC's R&D innovation headquarters, according to local media.
据当地媒体报道IM Motors和Rising Auto的研发团队以及动力电池、智能驾驶和底盘技术项目将被调整至上汽集团的研发创新总部。
SAIC Motor Corp (SHA: 600104) is reportedly preparing to consolidate the R&D operations of its two electric vehicle (EV) sub-brands, IM Motors and Rising Auto, in a bid to improve efficiency and pursue lower costs.
上汽集团（SHA: 600104）据称正在准备合并其两个电动汽车（EV）子品牌IM Motors和Rising Auto的研发业务，以提高效率和追求降低成本。
SAIC is planning to integrate the R&D operations of IM Motors and Rising Auto into SAIC Motor R&D Innovation Headquarters, local media outlet 36kr said in a report yesterday, citing multiple sources.
36kr昨天在一篇报道中称，上汽计划将IM Motors和Rising Auto的研发业务整合到上汽集团研发创新总部中，引用多个消息来源。
The R&D teams of IM Motors and Rising Auto, as well as the power battery, intelligent driving, and chassis technology programs, will be relocated to the R&D Innovation Headquarters, the report said, citing a source familiar with the matter.
据报道称，IM Motors和Rising Auto的研发团队以及动力电池、智能驾驶和底盘技术项目将被调整至研发创新总部，引用一位熟悉该事宜的人员。
SAIC Motor R&D Innovation Headquarters was established on March 2, 2022, and SAIC said at the time that the unit had an independent R&D team of more than 10,000 people.
上汽集团研发创新总部于2022年3月2日成立，当时上汽表示该部门拥有一支独立的研发团队，人数超过10,000人。
The unit provides vehicle development services to sub-brands including Roewe, MG, IM Motors, and Rising Auto, and has separate financial and personnel systems.
该部门为包括荣威、名爵、IM Motors和Rising Auto在内的子品牌提供车辆开发服务，并拥有独立的财务和人事体系。
Unlike Roewe and MG, whose R&D is entirely led by the SAIC Motor R&D Innovation Headquarters, IM Motors and Rising Auto will have some autonomy, according to 36kr.
与荣威和名爵完全由上汽集团研发创新总部领导研发不同，36kr称IM Motors和Rising Auto将拥有一定的自主权。
On top of vehicle development, some of IM Motors and Rising Auto's R&D can be decided on their own, the report said, citing another person familiar with the matter.
报告称，除了车辆开发之外，IM Motors和Rising Auto的一些研发也可以由它们自行决定，引用另一位熟悉该事宜的人士。
Following the realignment, new product development for both IM Motors and Rising Auto will be handled by SAIC Motor R&D Innovation Headquarters, according to the report.
据报道，此次调整后，IM Motors和Rising Auto的新产品开发业务将由上汽集团研发创新总部负责。
The benefit of this approach is that it will shorten the development cycle of technologies, which in turn will allow them to be put into use faster and improve R&D efficiency, the report noted.
这种方法的好处在于可以缩短技术的开发周期，进而使其更快地投入使用并提高研发效率。报告指出，这还有助于平滑研发成本，从而降低成本。
Additionally, this also helps to smooth out R&D costs, thereby reducing costs, the report said.
此外，36Kr还表示，这也有助于平滑研发成本，从而降低成本。
IM Motors' solid-state battery business and Rising Auto's battery swap business, as well as the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) program, have been given higher priority by the SAIC Motor R&D Innovation Headquarters, according to the report.
根据该报告，IM Motors的固态电池业务、Rising Auto的换电业务以及增程式电动汽车（EREV）项目已受到上汽集团研发创新总部的高度重视。
SAIC, Audi formally sign tie-up deal, 1st jointly developed EV due to hit market in 2025
上汽大众正式签署合作协议，首款联合研发的电动汽车将于2025年投入市场。
