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CAPE 2018 will take place in Chongqing, China in September
The event will highlight leading automotive technologies and attract industry experts from around the world

SHANGHAI, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Chongqing International Auto Parts and Service Exhibition 2018 (CAPE 2018) will be held at Chongqing International Expo Center between September 19 and 21, 2018. The event will be co-hosted by the Shanghai branch of the China Council for The Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), CCPIT Automotive Sub-council, Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and the Society of Automotive Engineers of China (SAEC). The organizer is Chongqing Huyu International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Based on access to Auto Shanghai's substantial automotive-related resources as a result of the various co-hosts' active involvement in the biennial international automobile show, this year's 15,000-square-meter event is expected to attract a large number of prestigious Chinese and international auto parts manufacturers, including ADD Industry Zhejiang, Adient, Aisin Seiki, BorgWarner, Bosch, Bridgestone, Dana Incorporated, Denso, Fastgear, Faurecia, Guangzhou Mitsuba Electric, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Honsel, NSK, NTN, Plastic Omnium, Ruili Group, Valeo, Webasto, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors and ZF Friedrichshafen AG, as well as the auto parts subsidiaries of Chinese automotive brands, including BYD, Changan Automobile, Geely Holding, Great Wall Motors, JAC Motors, Yema Auto and Zotye Auto. CAPE 2018 is designed to be the first high-end auto parts promotion and exchange platform in the southwestern region of China.

During the inaugural event which will highlight leading automotive technologies, Chinese and international complete vehicle and auto parts giants plan to showcase their latest products and technologies, including automated driving, smart internet and engine technologies, in-vehicle radar applications, integrated seating systems, powertrain systems and chassis technology, emission control technology, transmissions, and braking and stability control systems. In addition, a Japanese delegation composed of 50 companies associated with automotive production will display a variety of advanced automotive production processes, including high performance materials, precision parts and processing equipment.

Concurrent events will be another highlight of CAPE 2018. Nearly 100 well-known industry experts, university research fellows and company executives will attend the expo in Chongqing, during which they will share their insights into innovation in automotive technologies, discuss the future development trends of the global automotive industry and explore the opportunities brought about by the transformation that is taking place across the Chinese automotive sector. The concurrent events will include:

  • Between September 19 and 20, the 2018 International Auto Key Tech Forum co-hosted with SAEC will focus on a number of topics, including the industry's latest technologies and trends, key technologies for automotive interiors and exteriors as well as for automotive electrification, prospects for in-vehicle radar applications and related technologies, as well as plant digitalization. Over 30 influential speakers from China, Germany, Japan and the US, among several other countries, will deliver presentations on automotive technology, with the expectation of attracting some 1,000 visitors.
  • On September 20, the Automobile Powertrain Technology Development Summit Forum co-organized by Gasgoo.com will discuss and analyze the energy-saving and electric vehicle powertrain technology roadmap and the national Emission Standard VI, with the aim of assisting carmakers and parts suppliers in their technology roadmap planning and supporting the implementation of the country's energy conservation and emission reduction directives. Over 500 industry professionals plan to participate in the forum.
  • On September 20, Zhidx.com will co-organize the Global Technology Innovation Conference on Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industry 2018, themed "Connect the Vehicle with the World and Open the Window to an Intelligent Future". The conference will focus on the trends taking place around intelligent connected vehicles, automated driving, laser radar and the intelligent cockpit, among other hot topics, as well as explore innovation in technologies and industry opportunities against the backdrop of the dramatic changes that are taking place across the entire automotive ecosystem.

The exhibition has also received strong support from Chongqing Liangjiang New Area, the Chongqing Economic and Information Technology Commission, the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce, as well as complete vehicle makers who have production facilities located in the region, including Changan, Lifan and Yema. The exhibition will also feature a match-making meeting for the purchase of automobile parts, creating a pure technical exchange and trade matching extravaganza.

The audience pre-registration system is now available. Please visit the exhibition's official website (http://www.autopartschina.org/visitor/login) for quick registration.

To learn more about upcoming events and to get the latest information, please visit the exhibition's official website www.autopartschina.org, or follow autoshanghaiexpo on WeChat to get information in real time.

SOURCE Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

For further information: Ms. Lu, Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd., +86-21-6279-2828, lujingyi@siec-ccpit.com; Mr. Xu, Chongqing Huyu International Exhibition Co., Ltd., +86-23-6035-8649, xwx@chiec.cn