Strengthen international standards for commercial vehicle evaluation

Currently, the commercial vehicle market is showing strong growth, with annual production and sales reaching 4.037 million vehicles and 4.031 million vehicles respectively. These figures increased by 26.8% and 22.1% respectively year-on-year, indicating strong demand for commercial vehicles at home and abroad. It is worth noting that commercial vehicle exports surged to 770,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 32.2%. The impressive performance in the export market not only provides new growth opportunities for Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers, but also enhances their competitiveness on the global stage.

At the opening meeting of the forum, the China Automotive Research Institute announced the draft of the "IVISTA China Commercial Vehicle Intelligent Special Evaluation Regulations" for public comment. The initiative aims to establish a comprehensive exchange platform for commercial vehicle evaluation technology and drive innovation with high standards. The IVISTA regulations aim to stimulate new productivity in the field of commercial vehicles and promote the high-quality development of China's commercial vehicle industry. The regulatory framework is expected to be aligned with international standards to ensure that Chinese commercial vehicles meet globally recognized safety and performance benchmarks.

The publication of the IVISTA draft is particularly timely as it coincides with the latest developments in global automotive safety standards. Earlier this year at the NCAP24 World Congress in Munich, EuroNCAP launched the world's first safety rating scheme for heavy commercial vehicles (HGVs). The integration of the IVISTA assessment framework and EuroNCAP standards will create a product lineage that embodies Chinese characteristics while complying with international safety protocols. This cooperation will deepen the international commercial vehicle safety evaluation system, promote iterative upgrades of product technology, and support the industry's transformation towards intelligence and automation.

The establishment of the International Joint Research Center for Commercial Vehicle Evaluation is a strategic move to further strengthen cooperation and exchanges between China and ASEAN countries in the field of commercial vehicle evaluation. The center aims to build a bridge for global development in the field of commercial vehicles and enhance the technical level and market competitiveness of commercial vehicles. The initiative not only aims to improve security and performance, but also to create a collaborative environment where best practices and innovations can be shared across borders.

To sum up, the integration of Chinese commercial vehicles with international standards is a key step to ensure its competitiveness in the global market. China Automotive Research Institute and ASEAN MIROS cooperated to establish an international joint research center for commercial vehicle evaluation and launched IVISTA regulations, etc., demonstrating their commitment to high-quality development and safety of the commercial vehicle industry. As the industry continues to evolve, these initiatives will play a key role in shaping the future of commercial transportation, helping to create a safer, more efficient and technologically advanced global commercial vehicle landscape.