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The China Automobile and Parts Outboard Summit Forum 2023, organized by Gasgoo, was held in Shanghai on February 23-24, 2023. Carota, the OTA (Over-The-Air) technology provider, showcased its self-developed OTA universal benches and simulation test cabinets at booth A-14.

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In 2022, China's automobile exports exceeded 3 million units for the first time, marking a year-on-year growth of 54.4%. As China's automobile exports enter a new stage, the Gasgoo China Automobile and Parts Outboard Summit Forum 2023 addressed critical topics such as the outlook of China's auto industry export market, automobile access policies, and compliance interpretations in overseas markets, cloud services, Internet of Vehicles platforms, OTA, and ADAS technologies. Renowned experts, including Xu Haidong, Deputy Chief Engineer of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, and Zhu Shaodong, Deputy General Manager of Chery Automobile International Co., Ltd., shared their overseas experience and provided new ideas for enterprises seeking to expand abroad.

Xu Haidong |   Deputy Chief Engineer of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers

Zhu Shaodong |   Deputy General Manager of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd

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The penetration of OTA technology in the automotive industry, particularly in electric vehicles, is increasing with the advent of the software-defined vehicle era. At the forum, Carota focused on the compliance simulation test of OTA regulations at home and abroad, formulated the "Supplier-Model-OTA task-based OTA lifecycle management platform solution" based on the SUMS (Software Update Management System) management specifications, and demonstrated the OTA universal bench independently developed by Carota. The device can simulate and test OTA upgrades, subscriptions, and related functions in compliance with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications, GB "General Technical Requirements for Automotive Software Upgrades," and UNECE WP.29 R156 regulations.

Carota OTA universal bench

Carota staff presenting OTA solutions to clients

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Carota's OTA lifecycle management platform solution is a crucial component for Chinese automobile enterprises to expand globally. As the automotive industry transitions into the software-defined vehicle era, OTA technology will become increasingly important, and Carota's solution will play a vital role in helping Chinese automobile companies meet global compliance standards while enhancing their competitive advantage. The 2023 China Automotive and Parts Overseas Summit Forum provided a valuable opportunity for industry experts to share their insights and help Chinese automobile enterprises go global.