2026
The Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), has been deeply engaged in developing key technologies for smart vehicles and autonomous driving systems. Over the years, this joint effort has yielded next-generation technologies, including vehicle-to-everything (V2X) cloud decision-making, multi-sensor environmental perception, AI autonomous platooning, and smart cabin monitoring. Notably, this led to the development of the world’s first Edison Award-winning Level 3 autonomous bus, vertically integrating Taiwan’s smart bus supply chain. Autonomous driving and smart automotive electronics technologies have been transferred to over 40 companies, empowering and accelerating industry transformation.
Furthermore, the team established Asia’s most forward-looking, international-grade, all-weather high-speed testing ground for smart automotive electronics and autonomous vehicles, as well as Taiwan’s only validation facility for high-power powertrains and smart cabins. Accredited by global authorities such as Germany’s TÜV SÜD and Spain’s IDIADA, these facilities have successfully enabled domestic manufacturers to secure orders from major American, Japanese, and European companies, penetrating the global supply chain.
In recognition of its outstanding contributions to technological breakthroughs and supply-chain integration, the project was honored with the "Outstanding Project Award" by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Moving forward, ARTC will continue leveraging cross-institutional synergies with ITRI, MIRDC, and NCSIST to strengthen Taiwan’s smart automotive electronics capabilities and lead the domestic vehicle industry onto the world stage.
The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC) was featured at AutoTronics Taipei 2026 from April 14 to 17. The TARC Pavilion partnered with 28 companies to showcase 10 innovative achievements focused on "AI Automated" and "New Energy of EV." Among the highlights, the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) presented an "AI-Driven Multimodal Smart Cabin" and a "High-Efficiency Hydrogen Refrigeration System," demonstrating Taiwan’s robust capabilities in integrating its smart automotive electronics supply chain and enhancing global competitiveness.
Hosted by ARTC, the "APEC Forum on Intelligent Vehicle" concluded successfully following two days of intensive sessions held on April 8–9, 2026. This prestigious event brought together official representatives, industry experts, and technical leaders from 11 APEC economies to explore emerging opportunities within the global automotive industry's transformation from a macro perspective.
The forum established a platform for profound cross-regional dialogue, centered on core themes such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving regulations, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), cybersecurity, and advanced technology verification.
Through practical exchanges among the 11 economies, the event not only strengthened the alignment of regulations, technologies, and standards within the Asia-Pacific region but also showcased Taiwan’s pivotal influence in the field of intelligent vehicle R&D and testing. Ultimately, this forum has laid a solid foundation for enhancing regional supply chain resilience and promoting a sustainable transportation ecosystem.
