RAYONG, Thailand (October 14, 2020) - The launch coincided with the 28.59 millionth vehicle rolling off ChangAn's production line and marked a major milestone in the company's international expansion. ChangAn Automobile (https://www.globalchangan.com/) ("ChangAn" or "the Company"), a smart low-carbon mobility technology company, officially opened its first international New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production facility in Rayong, Thailand, integrating sustainable, low-carbon, and flexible manufacturing and smart digital systems with a focus on efficiency, cost, and quality. The launch marks a major milestone for ChangAn in its international manufacturing footprint and brings advanced smart manufacturing capabilities to the Thai automotive industry. The opening of ChangAn's Rayong factory marks a new phase of the "Vast Ocean Plan," shifting from product exports to industrial globalization. It demonstrates the company's potential for global expansion in products, smart manufacturing, branding, and green, digital innovation. As a central production center, the plant features five smart workshops—including welding, painting, general assembly, engine assembly, and battery—with 90% automation of key quality control stations, among the highest in the Thai auto industry. The factory incorporates energy-saving and environmentally friendly features consistent with green development goals. A 14 MW photovoltaic system will provide 45% of the plant's electricity. Air recirculation towers, louvers, natural lighting, and rainwater recycling will reduce energy consumption for lighting and ventilation, improve water efficiency, and lower energy costs by an estimated 5%. ChangAn has implemented an innovative and flexible production system to reduce manufacturing costs and efficiently produce high-quality vehicles. The welding workshop is equipped with 39 robots and advanced material joining methods such as FDS, EPS, and SPR, which offer higher strength than traditional joining techniques. The paint shop utilizes 29 robots and advanced spraying processes to extend paint life to 15 years and reduce emissions by 40%. The assembly line comprises 140 stations, including 18 fully automated and 125 semi-automated units. Technologies such as automatic seal adjustment and AGV vehicles enable multi-model and multi-power production. The energy workshop supports motor and battery production, including ultra-precise motor tile adjustment and visual guidance for 22 battery processes. Forty-five AGVs form a flexible, responsive manufacturing and transportation system. As a digitally oriented factory, ChangAn leverages a full-stack digital ecosystem with a microservices architecture for 100% online operations. The entire manufacturing process is scheduled in real time, improving supply chain coordination and shortening the delivery cycle from 21 days to 15 days. The ChangAn Quality Operating System (CAQOS) ensures comprehensive quality management for supplier parts, vehicle production, and market services. Seventy-seven surveillance cameras and 62 fail-safe checkpoints are deployed during production, creating 71 quality control processes to ensure consistent quality across parts, production, and market services. Looking ahead, ChangAn aims to localize 80% of production at its Rayong plant, create 30,000 jobs, and promote low-carbon growth and talent development for Thailand's green transition. Positioned as a hub for Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, ChangAn plans to sell more than 5 million and 3 million new-energy vehicles globally by 2030. Over the next three years, the company will launch 12 new energy models and expand its AI capabilities. A new spare parts center in Rayong will support right-hand drive markets with 24-hour deliveries. "After 556 days of dedication from more than 2,000 employees and partners around the world, we have built a factory that is efficient, modern, and intelligent," said Shen Xinghua, Managing Director of ChangAn Automobile Southeast Asia Business Unit. "We have a long-term vision. Together, we will help shape a cleaner, smarter, and stronger automotive future—in Thailand, for Thailand, and for the world." Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2689215/1.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2689216/2.jpg View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/changan-opens-factory-in-rayong-with-focus-on-sustainable-production-efficiency-cost-and-quality-302458260.html Press contact:
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