CATARC 2017 Conference: the China Automotive Technology and Research Center

The China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) is a science research institute established in 1985 to meet China’s need of managing the automotive industry and now belongs to SASAC (State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council). We own total assets RMB 7.14 billion including net assets RMB 4.68 billion and covers an area of about 5 km2. Meanwhile we have built the talent pyramid based on chief expert, reserved subject leader and young science and technology cadre, which is a human resources team with high educational background and proficiency in skill and management.

CATARC is the centralized technical organization of the auto industry and the technical supporting body to the relevant national government departments. With the independent and neutral role, we firmly take the development road of “guided by science and technology, focusing on service to the industry and supported by commercialization”. Our businesses are as follows.

• Service to the government: standardization and technical regulation, auto manufacturer and product catalogue management, investment project evaluation and WMI/VIN management.
• Testing and inspection: auto testing, C-NCAP, C-ECAP, proving ground and vehicle forensic authentication.
• Service to the market: project engineering and management, data resources service, industrial policy research and project consultation, internet and periodical, industrial forum and event, product homologation, quality system certification and training.
• Science and technology innovation: Automotive Engineering Research Institute, auto safety technology research, auto energy saving technology research and auto environmental protection technology research.
• High-tech industry: EV, Li-ion battery, hybrid powertrain, catalyst converter and exhaust system assembly.