FUCHS Partners with SAIC-GM-Wuling Technology Center to Chart a New Course for Automotive Industry Upgrading

On October 17th, FUCHS and SAIC-GM-Wuling Technology Center jointly held a Technology Exchange Day and Strategic Cooperation Signing Ceremony. The two parties conducted in-depth dialogues focusing on automotive cooling and lubrication, rust prevention technology innovation, and industrial collaboration, marking the official entry of their cooperation in core automotive technology fields into a long-term and systematic new stage.

Strategic Consensus from a Global Perspective: Anchoring Long-Term Synergy with a "User-Centric" Approach

Senior executives and core technical teams from both sides attended the ceremony, including Dr. Thomas Christmann, Executive Vice President of Global Industrial Sales at FUCHS; Kris Van Gasse, Chief Technology Officer of FUCHS China; Liu Jingkui, Vice President of Industrial & Specialty Oils Sales at FUCHS China; Xie Xinjun, Vice President of Automotive OEM Oils Sales at FUCHS China; as well as Hu Qiang, Deputy General Manager and Party Secretary of SAIC-GM-Wuling Technology Center; Wang Guodong, Deputy General Manager of the Technology Center; Li Qian, Deputy General Manager of the Technology Center; Man Xingjia, Chief Technology Officer of Energy Management; Liu Xing, Senior Technical Officer of Electric Drive Systems at Saike Technology; Ren Qiang, Director of Energy Drive; Qi Jiande, Director of Body Engineering; and other relevant executives and experts.

Wang Guodong, Deputy General Manager of SAIC-GM-Wuling Technology Center, stated that core technologies and a high-quality supply chain are the cornerstones of vehicle quality. Technological breakthroughs such as the Shenlian Battery and Lingxi Power would not be possible without in-depth synergy with strategic partners. He emphasized that FUCHS has deep roots in the lubrication field, and its dedication to technology and commitment to quality are highly aligned with the company's philosophy, making the cooperation an inevitable choice for complementary advantages.

Since the start of cooperation in 2021, the two parties have established a sound cooperation model and ecosystem in projects such as hybrid transmission fluid, special oil for hybrid engines, and body rust prevention. SAIC-GM-Wuling Technology Center looks forward to further deepening cooperation with FUCHS in areas such as new energy lubrication R&D, vehicle initial filling and after-sales services, and global supply chain synergy, overcoming technical difficulties such as electric drive lubrication, to create a better travel experience for users and empower the high-quality development of the industry.

Dr. Thomas Christmann, Executive Vice President of Global Industrial Sales at FUCHS, emphasized that the foundation of cooperation between FUCHS and SAIC-GM-Wuling lies in the high alignment of their "user-centric" R&D philosophies.

Looking ahead to future cooperation, he stated that FUCHS will leverage its global R&D network and supply chain system to provide multi-dimensional support to SAIC-GM-Wuling: On one hand, based on in-depth insights into user needs, it will customize end-to-end development solutions covering the entire automotive oil product chain, including thermal management and specialty oils, to enhance vehicle competitiveness through a comprehensive product portfolio; on the other hand, relying on its global resource layout, it will ensure stable and consistent product quality across regions, while flexibly adjusting R&D priorities according to the needs of different markets, fully supporting SAIC-GM-Wuling's "globalization" expansion strategy.

On-Site Exchange at the Technology Exhibition Area: Intuitively Presenting Innovative Achievements and Application Value

After the signing ceremony, teams from both parties visited the technology exhibition area together. FUCHS showcased its core innovative achievements in lubrication products and technical solutions, including next-generation low-viscosity engine oil, special oils for hybrid transmissions and electric drives, and immersion cooling thermal management solutions for batteries, intuitively demonstrating the application effects of the technologies in both fuel-powered and new energy vehicle scenarios.

This exhibition visit enabled both parties to gain a clearer understanding of the application scenarios of cooperative technologies, laying a solid foundation for subsequent business synergy and the transformation of technical achievements.

In-Depth Empowerment at Technical Sub-Forums: Focusing on Core Areas to Address Industry Pain Points

To further promote technical synergy, three technical sub-forums were simultaneously held during the event, focusing on core links such as automotive thermal management, lubrication, and rust prevention. These forums built an efficient docking platform for technical teams from both parties, facilitating the transformation of cutting-edge technical achievements into practical applications:

• Focusing on efficient lubrication and new energy thermal management, sharing FUCHS' next-generation low-viscosity engine oil, special oils for hybrid transmissions and electric drives, and immersion cooling thermal management solutions for batteries, providing paths for lubrication optimization of both fuel-powered and new energy vehicles;
• Centering on body rust prevention, interpreting full-process body rust prevention technologies, the application of rust inhibitors for auto parts, and rust prevention guidelines, helping to improve vehicle durability;
• Delving into grease technology and applications, starting from basic principles, showcasing achievements in high-speed low-noise greases, and greases for robots and passenger vehicles.

As an important milestone in the deepened cooperation between FUCHS and SAIC-GM-Wuling Technology Center, this strategic cooperation signing not only consolidates the cooperative advantages of both parties in the traditional lubrication field but also opens a new chapter in the innovation of lubrication, thermal management, and rust prevention technologies for new energy vehicles.

In the future, FUCHS will continue to leverage its global technical resources and localized service capabilities, joining hands with SAIC-GM-Wuling to address the challenges of the automotive industry's transformation towards electrification, intelligence, and connectivity, jointly creating a better travel experience for global users and promoting the high-quality development of the industry.