Challenges in the new energy vehicle repair industry and how CATARC is paving the way forward. The focus is on standardizing repair services, utilizing AI for diagnostics, and introducing cost-effective solutions like battery remanufacturing. With the growing market for new energy vehicles, these steps are crucial to meeting future demands.

The 2026 ICV Supply Chain 4.0 Conference marked a turning point in China’s new energy vehicle industry. The event highlighted the shift from "selling overseas" to "integrating globally," focusing on supply chain localization, technological innovation, and sustainable global strategies for long-term competitiveness.

Li Pengbo, CTO of Nanjing Howso Technology, shared key insights at CINEVE 2026 on the future of cabin testing. He emphasized AI’s role in overcoming industry bottlenecks and how human-machine collaboration can enhance test accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The company is also expanding testing to full vehicle multi-domain solutions.

In 2026, over 4 million new energy vehicles will pass their original warranty, creating new opportunities in the third-party repair market. Repair shops can seize this chance by upgrading their services and skills, with industry events like the New Energy Vehicle Maintenance Skills Competition leading the way.

Wang Fang's speech at CINEVE 2026 highlighted the shift in the power battery industry toward system capability competition. With a focus on safety, fast charging, and solid-state innovations, she discussed how future EV competition will rely on comprehensive performance in complex scenarios and the critical role of standards and testing.

Dr. Johann Wieland’s keynote at CINEVE 2026 discussed the shift from electrification to AI-defined vehicles. He highlighted China’s rise, the role of software, and challenges like profitability in the evolving industry.