INSPIRE THE MOBILITY OF FUTURE FORVIA Debuts at the 5th China International Import Expo

Shanghai, 7 November 2022 The 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held in the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. The world’s 7th largest technology company FORVIA made its debut in the “Smart Mobility” exhibition zone in the dedicated area for automobiles and built a “FORVIA Vision Space” by taking traditional Chinese paper art as an inspiration. At CIIE, FORVIA had in-depth discussions with people from all sectors of the society and partners in China, to jointly promote the development of China’s automotive industry and to “inspire the Mobility of Future”.

The umbrella brand FORVIA was created following the successful completion of the acquisition of a controlling stake in HELLA by Faurecia at the beginning of this year. With a profound understanding of the changes in the industry and catering to the changing needs of consumers regarding mobility, FORVIA released the brand-new vision - Mobility is at the heart of people’s life and of what matters to them: moving freely, caring for the planet, their own way - and mission - We pioneer technology for mobility experiences that matter to people. FORVIA believes that mobility empowers people’s life: freedom of movement, access to a world of opportunities, being close to loved ones, connectivity. This is what matters to people and why FORVIA pioneers technology for mobility experiences that matter to them. Led by the new vision and mission, FORVIA will take a people-oriented approach and strive to be the innovator that drives the mobility transformation on the road.

“This year marks FORVIA’s debut at the CIIE, and the third time for FAURECIA to participate in the CIIE”, says Chuan MA, Faurecia China President. “At the grand platform that CIIE offers, FORVIA releases its brand-new vision and mission, and will continue to focus on demands of users with a brand-new appearance, to inspire the mobility of future.”

“CIIE provides an important opportunity for international enterprises to demonstrate and communicate their long-term development strategy in China”, says Dr. Marcel WIEDMANN, Managing Director of HELLA Corporate Center China and Executive Vice President of HELLA Finance and Controlling China. “By exhibiting HELLA’s green and innovative technologies, we aim to reemphasize our commitment to the Chinese market and the sustainable future of mobility.”

Insisting on carbon neutrality, striving to lead the way towards sustainability
China’s automotive industry is entering the fast track of development with the subject of diversified users. A variety of intelligent technologies and innovative concepts based on user needs are constantly emerging, driving a fundamental change of the driving experience and creating more diversified application scenarios in vehicles. However, with an increasing focus on innovative technologies and prominent global climate issues, only by leading sustainable development through innovative manufacturing, and by driving technologies & innovations in a low-carbon and environmental-friendly way, can we create a green future by inspiring mobility.

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Faurecia Seat for the Planet Innovation Program: Reducing the carbon footprint of the service life of the whole seating
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HELLA EV Chassis: on the road to clean mobility
HELLA is well positioned in the field of electrification and accompanies customers on their way to electromobility. HELLA's product portfolio includes battery and power electronics for hybrid and fully electric vehicles as well as thermal management solutions such as the Coolant Control Hub (CCH). HELLA’s solution for electrification contributes to energy conservation, emission reduction, reducing energy loss and improving energy efficiency of electric vehicles. In addition, it strengthens the range and improves the safety of vehicles. With these solutions, users can travel further on shorter charges, while enjoying a more comfortable electric driving experience and a more sustainable future.

Carry out the way of intelligent manufacturing and achieve a net zero future
Committed to “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”, FORVIA fully realizes the profound significance of environmental protection and low carbon emission on social development. FORVIA launched its joint carbon neutrality roadmap to achieve CO2 net zero for all our emissions by 2045. At the same time, FORVIA is the first automotive company with a net-zero target approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative. By putting sustainability at the heart of its strategy, following the three key levers of “use less, use better and use longer”, FORVIA will achieve sustainable development based on innovations and technologies, develop business activities in a responsible way and actively drive industry transformation.

FORVIA Carbon Neutrality Demo (Début): demonstrating the magnificent blueprint and the strategic practice of carbon neutrality of the Group
FORVIA Carbon Neutrality Demo made its debut at the CIIE and manifests the magnificent roadmap of the Group towards carbon neutrality in 2045 in a concentrated way. With the support of the augmented reality (AR) technology, audiences will have a more intuitive understanding of low-carbon factories and products, and witness the positive impact of the group on the industry.

“FORVIA Vision Space exhibition stand” is located in the “Smart Mobility” exhibition zone in the dedicated area for Automobiles in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) （2.1 Hall）, with the exhibition stand number of C3-002. You are sincerely invited to visit our exhibition stand!