ECARX Utilizes Microsoft Technology to Drive Innovation in Intelligent Vehicles

SHANGHAI, China, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) ("ECARX" or the “Company”), a global mobility technology provider, today announced its use of Microsoft technology to strengthen the unique value proposition that global automakers can offer through their intelligent vehicles and drive innovation in intelligent vehicles. Harnessing the power of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cloud Computing Services, ECARX will develop and deploy with Microsoft innovative products and solutions that seamlessly integrate cutting-edge large language models (LLMs) into a growing number of vehicles globally.

The recent emergence of LLMs has created exciting new opportunities that are transforming the industry and will allow global automakers to offer significantly enhanced intelligent cockpits and autonomous driving solutions. ECARX intends to maximize the business and technological synergies created by this use of Microsoft technology to capitalize on these opportunities.

Ziyu Shen, co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of ECARX, said, “We are thrilled to integrate Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cloud Computing Services into our automotive solutions. This use of Microsoft technology will enable us to create groundbreaking products that seamlessly blend vehicle and cloud technologies, offering advanced intelligence and connectivity. By integrating LLMs into our products and solutions, we will significantly improve the overall user experience and facilitate the evolution of intelligent cockpit for automakers. Ultimately, our vision is to provide safer, smarter, and more enjoyable and efficient travel experiences for drivers worldwide.”

Yang Hou, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China Region, said, “Microsoft is a strong supporter of innovative companies like ECARX that are thinking outside the box as they drive the transformation of an industry with unique products and services. We are committed to leveraging our global innovation ecosystem and capabilities to support ECARX and its customers in their pursuit of intelligent innovation.”

About ECARX
ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with the 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.