On April 24, the Lin-gang Special Area Administration signed a cooperation agreement with Elektrobit Automotive Software (Shanghai) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of German-based Elektrobit, at the ongoing 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. Elektrobit's China headquarters and an innovation R&D center are set to be established in Lin-gang.

This signing marks a step forward in the internationalization of Lin-gang's automotive software industry, reinforcing the complete "vehicle-chip-software-data" ecological chain and injecting new momentum into the creation of a globally competitive automotive software industry cluster in the area.

Elektrobit signs an agreement with the Lin-gang Special Area Administration on April 24 to establish its China headquarters and an innovation R&D center in the area. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

Elektrobit, an independent subsidiary of the German Continental AG, is recognized as one of the top three global providers of basic automotive software. It boasts significant advantages in embedded software, AUTOSAR operating systems, and autonomous driving.

This collaboration with Lin-gang Special Area will further deepen its presence in the Chinese market, integrating independent R&D, sales, and management of software.

Lin-gang Special Area is already home to nearly 20 enterprises involved in automotive software, covering key areas such as operating systems, middleware, and application software. Elektrobit's operations in Lin-gang will further strengthen the industrial chain, collaborating with local enterprises and universities to promote a closed-loop operating system ecosystem.

The Lin-gang Special Area delegation visits the booth of Continental AG at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition on April 24. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]