Proton has opened its new R&D centre in China as part of its collaborative efforts with business partner Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely). The new facility, which is located within the Geely Automobile Research Institute at Hangzhou Bay, will complement Proton’s existing R&D facilities in Malaysia.
In an official release, the company said its R&D centre in China will strengthen its ability to conceptualise, design, develop and manufacture new vehicles by combining its in-house competencies with the resources and know-how that Geely can offer.
“Aspiring to mirror the success story of China Euro Vehicle Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, this latest development moves Proton’s R&D facilities in Malaysia closer to becoming the sixth in the Geely Group’s global network of R&D centres,” read the release.
The new facility will have a workforce of 50 employees and covers top-hat and platform integration for internal combustion engine (ICE) and future electric vehicle (EV) models. This also includes the upgrading of Proton’s homegrown models, which are presumably the Saga, Persona and Iriz, as covered in a previous report.
In addition to vehicle development, Proton’s R&D centre in China will also serve as a platform to engage with vendors for the continuous development of the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley in Tanjong Malim, Perak, including focusing on full business life cycle areas such as quality, procurement, and manufacturing.
The new centre will have three departments, namely the Central Research Institute, Data Intelligence Development Centre as well as the R&D Digitisation Centre. The first is responsible for coordinating the R&D system for vehicles and to enhance Proton’s technology capabilities.
Meanwhile, the Data Intelligence Development Centre covers research development and delivery of big data and artificial intelligence before formulating product deployment plans. Lastly, the R&D Digitisation Centre explores and manages the digitisation needs of the R&D system and formulating of strategies for digital transformation.
“We have witnessed the birth of a facility that allows us to work closer than ever with our partners and will inspire connections for years to come while helping to expand Proton’s global presence.,” said Li Chunrong, CEO of Proton.
“It is our hope this important milestone would enable us to move towards our goal of Proton becoming the sixth Geely Group R&D centre, while bolstering Proton’s existing capabilities that are already well established in Malaysia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and making endless possibilities for the future of mobility,” he added.
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syok sendiri
Not as syok sendiri as claiming to be owner of this and that but actually just a bus rider
sorry la proton salesman now nobody buy your car until need take bus
R&D? in a country that have zero respect for intellectual properties? good luck man.
IP does not work if you are the enemy of usa
Amoi making unfounded accusations again? Not really surprising
We don’t even have respect for basic human rights. Just look at Xinjiang
LiKeD the success story of China Euro Vehicle Technology which I supposed it means the 1.5L 3cyl TGDi engine – since the X50, X70, X90, S70 platform none of which comes developed with Volvo.
However that said engine have already been removed from Aurobay (Geely + Volvo power train) and it has also been removed from any Geely Coolray/X50 models as of late apart from Geely Philippines. Come on even Geely Cambodia gets the Coolray with 1.5L TGDi 4Cyl apa hal.
I foresee all the keyboard warriors will want to bash this achievement.
For once, just shut up n be proud of our country.
The usual suspects like ioma already camping here
Yea, your Malaysians will be singing the Chinese anthem everyday. How can you not be proud of that?
yes im proud of china be appreciate of what geely and china gave to proton lol.
IF can bring back some new working culture of a multinational Co. is already a success, nevermind the R&D tech.
This is how China Geely Kill Engineer Expertise R&D Malaysia Local Talent in silent they have their own plan, in future maybe all Proton R&D engineer are from China Land to save cost fo development.. PROTON just only contract assembler…SAYONARA PROTON R&D nothing can be proud off anymore…
Yes. you are totally right. Malang sekali negaraku. New generation need to totally change the country in almost all part of the country.
Proton has been a waste of funding ever since the takeover of Geely. Hopeless “Directors” of the company
They seriously need a Rattling Dashboard Department
Hopefully waiting for an improves persona with upgraded timing chain engine + not cvt gearbox. Can refer to vios first gen 2002 if lack of idea.
It will just Geely’s credit no matter what is the achievement from this R&D center. I wish I can proud of Malaysia but we all know what is the story behind.
Inisiatif yg bagus. Belajar ilmu dari negara maju. Tapi jangan ikut perangai vavi dorang meniru & menipu buat kete substandard sampai patah axle belakang. Kurang ajaq dorang tu
PROTON sudah lebih 35 tahun pengalaman. Sekurang-kurangnya dapat memberikan rakyat di Negara China pekerjaan dalam bidang R&D Industry Automotive.
Berita hangat. Breaking News.
Grill aerodinamik zero coefficient drag pertama di dunia.
Cannot expect malaysians MALAP any meaningful R+D.
PROTON loves 3-cyl engine Boyue SUV so much that PROTON gives GEELY CHINA 49.9% control shares valued at RM770M . In short PROTON buy the 3-Cyl Engine.
In CHINA there is no forcing anyone.
1.My Proton X70 will be 5 years old in August 2024. 2. The X70 has done only 32,000 km. 3.The engine wobbles and vibrates when I stop at traffic lights on Drive.. 4. The driver’s door handle has broken. 5. The radiator overheats badly and I have to stop because of this. My Question. Is there any warranty that I can claim for these problems to be rectified at your service centre? I have only driven the car for 32,000km because I have another vehicle that I use most of the time for my work.
Upgrading Proton’s homegrown models…. Upgrading? Does it mean not develop a new generation?
1st research. How to make a self dismantling axle.
Bullshit Proton representation in Pakistan. Al Haj Automobiles Hilal Afridi is keeping our 9 Lac for more than 2 years just for nothing. What R&D we have to do with???