ECARX Receives SASO Award for Contributions to Generative AI Quality Assurance at Saudi Arabia's National Quality Conference

November 26, 2024 at 7:00 AM EST

SHANGHAI, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  ECARX Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX”), a global mobility tech provider, was recently honored by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) with a special recognition award at Saudi Arabia National Quality Conference, demonstrating ECARX’s pioneering contributions to AI-driven automotive innovation and quality assurance.

A crucial event for cross-sector collaboration, the Saudi Arabia National Quality Conference attracted over 60 industry leaders dedicated to advancing high-quality and sustainable development through technological innovation. ECARX represented the automotive sector and shared its insights on AI quality assurance in multiple key sessions.

Siying Gong, Senior Director of Product at ECARX, delivered a keynote presentation titled “Generative AI in Quality Assurance,” where she discussed safety and performance standards, the necessity of vertical AI models, and the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI technologies in next-generation vehicles.

“Generative AI represents a significant leap forward in automotive technology, fundamentally transforming how drivers interact with their vehicles, and also reshaping the paradigm of automotive software development,” Siying added, “ECARX AutoGPT is tailormade for automotive applications on top of the general large language models, integrating AutoAgent, AutoFlow, AutoScene and AutoEco as its core capabilities to enhance the in-vehicle experience.”

The recognition of SASO testifies to ECARX’s dedication to technological advancement and the setting of new benchmarks for quality, innovation and sustainable development in the industry. ECARX will continue to push the boundaries of AI technology, collaborating with global partners to shape the future of intelligent, high-quality, and sustainable mobility solutions.

About ECARX

ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions for next-generation smart vehicles, from the system on a chip (SoC), to central computing platforms, and software. As automakers develop new electric vehicle architectures from the ground up, ECARX is developing full-stack solutions to enhance the user experience, while reducing complexity and cost.

Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX now has over 1,800 employees based in 12 major locations in China, UK, USA, Sweden, Germany, and Malaysia. The co-founders are two automotive entrepreneurs, Chairman and CEO Ziyu Shen, and Eric Li (Li Shufu), who is also the founder and chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group — with ownership interests in global brands including Lotus, Lynk & Co, Geely Galaxy, Polestar, smart, and Volvo Cars. ECARX also works with other well-known automakers, including FAW and Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën. To date, ECARX products can be found in over 7.3 million vehicles worldwide.

National Quality Conference

The National Quality Conference in Saudi Arabia is an annual event aimed at exploring how advanced technologies can improve efficiency and drive high-quality, sustainable development. Initiated in 2004 by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO), the conference serves as a platform for experts, innovators, and leaders across various industries to share knowledge, exchange insights, and discuss best practices for quality assurance and management. The conference often features global thought leaders, and in recent years, has focused on the role of emerging technologies in enhancing quality standards.

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