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.
據當地媒體報道IM Motors和Rising Auto的研發團隊以及動力電池、智能駕駛和底盤技術項目將被調整至上汽集團的研發創新總部。
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.
上汽集團（SHA: 600104）據稱正在準備合併其兩個電動汽車（EV）子品牌IM Motors和Rising Auto的研發業務，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昨天在一篇報道中稱，上汽計劃將IM Motors和Rising Auto的研發業務整合到上汽集團研發創新總部中，引用多個消息來源。
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.
據報道稱，IM Motors和Rising Auto的研發團隊以及動力電池、智能駕駛和底盤技術項目將被調整至研發創新總部，引用一位熟悉該事宜的人員。
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.
上汽集團研發創新總部於2022年3月2日成立，當時上汽表示該部門擁有一支獨立的研發團隊，人數超過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.
該部門爲包括榮威、名爵、IM Motors和Rising Auto在內的子品牌提供車輛開發服務，並擁有獨立的財務和人事體系。
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.
與榮威和名爵完全由上汽集團研發創新總部領導研發不同，36kr稱IM Motors和Rising Auto將擁有一定的自主權。
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.
報告稱，除了車輛開發之外，IM Motors和Rising Auto的一些研發也可以由它們自行決定，引用另一位熟悉該事宜的人士。
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.
據報道，此次調整後，IM Motors和Rising Auto的新產品開發業務將由上汽集團研發創新總部負責。
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.
這種方法的好處在於可以縮短技術的開發週期，進而使其更快地投入使用並提高研發效率。報告指出，這還有助於平滑研發成本，從而降低成本。
Additionally, this also helps to smooth out R&D costs, thereby reducing costs, the report said.
此外，36Kr還表示，這也有助於平滑研發成本，從而降低成本。
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.
根據該報告，IM Motors的固態電池業務、Rising Auto的換電業務以及增程式電動汽車（EREV）項目已受到上汽集團研發創新總部的高度重視。
SAIC, Audi formally sign tie-up deal, 1st jointly developed EV due to hit market in 2025
上汽大衆正式簽署合作協議，首款聯合研發的電動汽車將於2025年投入市場。
