JAKARTA, Aug. 8, 2022
/CNW/ -- On August 8th, Chinese
automaker Wuling celebrated the Indonesian production rollout of
its first global electric vehicle, the Air ev (right-hand
drive version). This marks an important milestone for Wuling New
Energy in global outreach as it achieves one million production
models. Mr. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister of Economic
Affairs, and Mr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Minister of Industry,
Indonesia, together with Chinese
ambassador to Indonesia Lu Kang, attended this launching
ceremony.
Based in China, Wuling New
Energy has sold more than 1 million vehicles in 5 years, marking it
the leading new energy automobile company in worldwide which
reached this target the fastest. Joining the global market push,
the Air ev will accelerate expansion in global markets, with the
first stop in Indonesia. Moving
forward, the Air ev will enter India, Egypt,
and more regions around the world, asserting China's status as a leader in smart automotive
manufacturing.
The Air ev rollout aligns with the 'blue ocean' market focus of
the Chinese "Belt and Road" initiative and acts to represent
China's strengths in intelligent
manufacturing. As the best-selling Chinese car brand in
Indonesia, the Indonesian
government noted the great importance of the development of Wuling.
In preparation for the global launch, the Air ev will be on display
at the Indonesian International Auto Show on August 11th.
Garnering international recognition and praise, the Air ev is
set to upgrade the world's perception of "Made in China." In November
2022, the G20 summit will be opened in Bali, Indonesia, and due to its
superior-quality travel experience and commitment to environmental
sustainability, the Air ev has been chosen as the official vehicle
for the 2022 G20 Summit. Wuling will demonstrate the innovative
achievements of China's
intelligent manufacturing on a global stage, adding value to the
summit to be a complete success.
Wuling New Energy drives development with innovation. The
company is set to make every effort to advance on its overseas
activities, continuing to bring high-quality new energy vehicles
and service experiences to global car owners whilst demonstrating
the high-tech capabilities of "Made in China."
About SGMW
Founded in 2002, SGMW owns two high valued Chinese car
brands, "Wuling" and "Baojun". At present, SGMW has five
major production bases: Liuzhou Hexi Headquarters, Liuzhou
Baojun Base, Qingdao Branch,
Chongqing Branch, and PT SGMW. In
2021, SGMW sold 1,760,176 units, up by 13.5 percent year-on-year,
making it not only the No. 1 national car brand in terms of sales
volume, but also has been well-recognized by more than 25.5 million
customers. SGMW exported 145,550 units/set of vehicles and spare
parts in 2021, covering more than 40 countries and areas, like
Central and South America,
Africa, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
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