China's largest motor show, which had been postponed due to the spread of the new coronavirus, has started.
The Chinese government's desire to normalize economic activities is believed to be behind the event, which was held despite the rapid spread of infections in various parts of the country.
The motor show, which started on the 30th in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province in southern China, was postponed last month due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, but the "zero corona" policy that thoroughly suppresses the infection has effectively been implemented. Due to the change, it was decided to be held in a hurry.
More than 70 domestic and foreign brands will participate in the largest show in China. Among them, IT giant Baidu, a company jointly established with a Chinese automaker last year, will launch an EV that will be launched on the market next year. First electric car to be shown to the public.
AI = artificial intelligence allows multiple people to operate windows and air conditioners at the same time by voice, and advanced automatic driving technology is also installed.
In addition, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled a new sedan jointly developed with China's major EV giant "BYD", and appealed that the battery can run more than 600 kilometers on a single charge and is resistant to deterioration. .
Despite the rapid spread of infections in various parts of China, the reason for holding this show is believed to be the government's desire to normalize economic activity.
However, the number of exhibits has decreased by more than 30% from last year, and the impact of the sudden holding has also come out, and the focus will be on whether it will lead to a recovery in automobile sales.
Company Operational Manager ``Overall consumption will recover in the future''
In an interview with NHK, Luogang, the head of operations at a company jointly established by the IT giant Baidu and a Chinese automaker, said in an interview with NHK, "I believe that overall consumption will recover in the future. Smart EVs like ours are particularly important. It is one of the industries that has a long supply chain and has a large effect on driving economic recovery.The Chinese government will also support the development of the industry by exempting or exempting the consumption tax on EVs."