The partnership will see Volvo Cars share its knowledge with CATARC to promote better understanding of new possibilities in automotive safety, new energy solutions and interior air quality. Both parties will co-host seminars to discuss common goals and a technology roadmap with regards to new solutions, standards, regulations and policy development in the industry.

The agreement was signed in the city of Tianjin, China by Lars Danielson, senior vice president Volvo Car China Operations and Zhang Jianwei, vice director at CATARC.

‘Volvo Cars has achieved considerable growth in China so far this year and we are firmly establishing our industrial footprint in the country,’ says Lars Danielson. ‘This new strategic partnership will help Volvo Cars to further cement its leading role in improving safety in the automotive industry, and further strengthens our long-term commitment to China as our second home market.’

‘With its long heritage, Volvo Cars is an iconic brand recognized for its core values of safety, environment and care for people,’ says Mr Zhang Jianwei. ‘At the same time, as a leading research institute in China, CATARC has also been focused on the development of safer and more environmentally friendly vehicles. We hope to realise mutual benefit through this cooperation.’