I. New Energy Electric Vehicles and Services

New energy electric vehicles: electric cars, light electric vehicles (

Autonomous vehicles: connected and autonomous cars, connected and autonomous commercial vehicles, connected and autonomous trucks, connected and autonomous buses

Vehicle certification services: electric vehicle components, vehicle maintenance services, vehicle certification and testing

II. Energy and Infrastructure

Charging piles, charging stations, solar-powered charging stations, fast-charging stations, solar carports, electricity providers, hydrogen suppliers, energy infrastructure, energy networks, energy management, smart grids, V2G technology, cables, connectors and plugs, hydrogen refueling stations, methanol refueling stations, inductive charging systems, and other energy and charging systems

III. Batteries and Powertrains

Battery technologies: battery systems, lithium batteries, lead-acid batteries, nickel batteries, other battery types, battery management, battery charging systems, battery testing systems, capacitors, supercapacitors, cathodes, accumulators

Fuel cell technologies: fuel cell systems, fuel cell management, hydrogen tanks, hydrogen refueling, and other fuel cell technologies

Powertrains: general electric motors, wheel hub motors, asynchronous motors, synchronous motors, other electric motors, plug-in hybrid engines, series hybrid engines, other hybrid engines, wiring harnesses and automotive wiring, drive systems, transmissions, braking technologies and components, wheels, engine certification, engine testing, and other powertrain components

IV. Autonomous Driving and Electronics

Driver assistance systems and autonomous driving: autonomous driving, active safety systems, passive safety systems, adaptive cruise control (ACC), blind-spot detection systems (BSD), lane-departure warning systems (LDW), pedestrian detection, collision warning, collision prevention systems, general warning systems, automatic mitigation systems, strain gauges, pressure pads, night-vision systems, and other driver-assistance systems

Monitoring systems: vehicle monitoring systems, vehicle speed control systems (ACC and ISA), driving behavior analysis, biometric control systems, driver behavior monitoring, and other driver-monitoring systems

Safety and security services: emergency calling (eCall), roadside assistance/fault reporting (bCall), stolen-vehicle tracking and recovery, geofencing, remote deceleration and shutdown, and other safety and security services

Electronics and sensing: LiDAR, radar, optical radar, ultrasonic sensors, control systems, power electronics, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, optoelectronics, printed circuit boards (PCBs), testing systems, testing services, electrical technologies, electrical safety, and other electronic technologies

V. Smart Cities and Mobility Design

Interface design: human-machine interfaces (HMIs), displays, usability, user interfaces, augmented reality, communication design, graphic design, web design, and other interface designs

Interior and lightweight design: vehicle design, body design, interior design, product design, wearable technologies, accessibility features, interface design, lightweight design, sustainable design, lighting design, and other interior and lightweight designs

Urban design and architecture: urban planning, transportation planning, road construction, parking lot redevelopment, modular mobility solutions, and other urban design and architectural projects; design and engineering tools: additive manufacturing (3D printing), simulation, computer-aided design (CAX software), product lifecycle management (PLM), bionics, rapid prototyping, modeling, and other design and engineering tools

VI. Mobility Concepts and Services

Mobility concepts: mobility concepts, shared mobility, lifestyle options, modular mobility solutions, smart tourism

Finance: banking, financing, leasing, venture capital, new retail concepts, insurance, and others

Services: education, public institutions, municipal and urban management, research institutes, universities, consulting, training, associations, media and trade publications, and other services

VII. Infotainment and Connectivity

In-vehicle Communication: vehicle-to-vehicle communication, vehicle-to-X communication, machine-to-machine communication, X-to-X communication, vehicle-to-road communication, and other in-vehicle communication

Infotainment Application Operations: navigation systems, applications, displays (LED, LCD, etc.), audio systems, voice recognition, in-vehicle video, in-vehicle internet, in-vehicle television, WiFi hotspots, location-based services (LBS), social networking, gaming, hands-free calling, offline and hybrid navigation, network services and multimedia, other infotainment offerings, and other infotainment technologies

Automotive Comfort Features: remote diagnostics, concierge services, charging systems, pay-as-you-go (PAYD), parking assistance, remote door locking/unlocking, keyless entry, and other automotive comfort enhancements

Telecommunications Infrastructure and Traffic Management: telecommunications infrastructure, satellite positioning (GPS, Galileo, etc.), connectivity technologies (4G, LTE, etc.), network access devices, road infrastructure, antennas, remote communications, traffic management systems, traffic signs, parking management systems, parking and charging systems, and other related infrastructure

Information and Communication Technologies: operating systems, programming and development tools, cloud computing, big data, information security, embedded systems, shared media, mobile communication devices, transmission systems (GSM, LTE, Bluetooth, etc.), and other information and communication technologies

VIII. Materials and Engineering

Materials, Components, and Semi-finished Products: battery and powertrain materials, anode materials, coverings, gaskets, sealants, electrolytes, extenders, solid-state electrolytes, thin films/foils, housing materials, grids, additives, inhibitors, ion conductors, ion polymers, cables and wires, catalysts, cathode materials, contact materials, solvents, mats, membranes, papers, slurries, battery connectors, frames, active layers, reference electrodes, carbon black, tubes and pipelines, separators, sintered plates, valves, interconnection technologies, casting materials, louvers, manifolds, and other energy storage materials

Metals: materials, components, and semi-finished products; light metal materials, ceramics and glass, surface technologies, nanomaterials and smart materials, composite materials, resins, additives, auxiliary materials and fillers, fibers, filaments and rovings, fabrics, composite materials, plastics, textile materials, natural materials, adaptive materials, and other materials

Processes and Engineering: lightweight design, engineering services, vehicle manufacturing, production, connectivity technologies, cutting technologies, bonding and sealing techniques, welding and brazing, heat treatment and vacuum technologies, surface treatments, nano- and micro-scale technologies, composite material technologies, adapter technologies, casting, powder technologies, molding, forming/shaping, turning/milling, performance enhancement, and other material-related technologies

Material Testing and Measurement: mechanical testing, non-destructive testing, optical and microscopic testing, thermal analysis, and other material testing methods

Vehicle Components: parts and assemblies, airbags, acoustic components, interior trim, sealing systems, bodywork, chassis, steering systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, suspension systems, mechatronics, lighting systems, exterior displays

IX. Maintenance and Accessories

Maintenance: modifications, tools, diagnostic and testing equipment, mechanical repair equipment, operational support devices, tire repair equipment, lifting equipment, heating, air conditioning/ventilation, workshop supplies, cleaning and sanitation systems, tow trucks, mobile repair units, starting/ignition equipment, fasteners, technician tools, garage training, rescue training

Accessories: drivetrain and engine accessories, battery accessories, electrical accessories, electronic accessories, chassis components, brake system components, tires/accessories, lighting/signaling systems, bodywork equipment, HVAC equipment, interior fittings, adjustment and tuning components, driver aids, and other accessories