The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) today (Oct. 1) facilitated the establishment of the AI Automotive Industry Alliance at the Taiwan Automotive International Forum & Exhibition (TAIFE) in Taipei. Co-founded by the Taiwan Automobility Research Consortium (TARC) and the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), the alliance brings together government, research, and industry to foster innovation and strengthen Taiwan's position in the global smart mobility ecosystem.

Deputy Director-General Chung-Pin Chou of the MOEA's Department of Industrial Technology noted that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, with smart mobility as one of the most promising applications. Global research indicates that AI in automotive electronics is expanding at an annual growth rate of 30%, projected to reach US$5 billion by 2025 and exceed US$50 billion by 2035. Leveraging Taiwan's strengths in semiconductors, servers, and communications, the nation is actively developing its automotive electronics sector, with output estimated to surpass US$28 billion by 2029.

The AI Automotive Industry Alliance will focus on smart cockpits, autonomous driving, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies, creating a collaborative ecosystem that accelerates technology deployment and international market expansion. By integrating cross-domain expertise and advancing forward-looking research, the alliance aims to drive trillion-dollar-scale emerging industries and establish Taiwan as a global leader in smart mobility.