The signing ceremony for the Aptiv Wind River software project in Shanghai's Jiading district was held on July 30.
Jiading's Anting town and Aptiv China signed a cooperation framework agreement. This collaboration is expected to boost local efforts towards becoming a world-class automotive industry hub.
Aptiv's Wind River, a leading provider of intelligent edge software, has been pivotal in operating billions of devices globally for over 40 years.
Lu Fangzhou, Party chief of Jiading, expressed gratitude for Aptiv's contributions to Jiading over the years, noting their long-standing partnership. He emphasized Jiading's commitment to supporting the automotive industry's transformation and hoped for deeper cooperation with Aptiv.
Simon Yang, president of Aptiv China and Asia Pacific, thanked Jiading for its support, highlighting the importance of software-defined cars and Jiading's favorable industrial ecosystem. He noted that the new headquarters would attract more automotive software companies, boosting Jiading's reputation and development.