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The automotive industry seeks to establish a safe and accessible mobility society through the expansion of autonomous driving and MaaS. AUTOMOTIVE WORLD hosts conferences on mobility services for aging societies, contributing to future mobility with innovations in autonomous driving, EVs, SDVs, and sustainable technologies.

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Tetsuo Sasaki

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fellow Electronics,Mechatronics and Electric Systems Technology

Joined Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in 1990. Engaged in the development of high-voltage batteries, charging systems, and battery safety for the electric vehicle "Nissan Leaf." As of 2024, current position follows roles as Head of Connected Car & Service Development Division, Alliance Global Director, and Executive Officer at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in 2016.

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Takashi Uehara

Toyota Motor Corporation/Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Technology Research Association Powertrain Company President/Chairman

Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at Kyoto University in 1991 and joined Toyota Motor Corporation. In 2007, developed powertrain systems for hybrid vehicles in the HV System Development Department. In 2022, Chief Project Leader in the powertrain development area. In 2023, President of the Powertrain Company.

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Ralf Bornefeld

Bosch Corp. Senior Vice President, Power Semiconductors &Modules business unit Power Semiconductors & Modules Business Unit

Ralph Bornefeld joined Robert Bosch GmbH in November 2019. Before joining Bosch, he held various management positions at Infineon Technologies AG. Ralph began his career as a technology development engineer at Elmos Semiconductor in 1992.

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Ichiro Hirose

Mazda Motor Corp. Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer and CTO

Joined Mazda Corporation in 1984. Participated in the development of the SKYACTIV engine in 2006, and became Vice President of Mazda Motor Europe GmbH in 2012. In 2015, appointed Executive Officer and Head of Powertrain Development Division. Since 2024, serves as Director, Senior Executive Officer, and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) to the present.

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Maxwell Zhou

DeepRoute.ai Co., Ltd. CEO

Founded DeepRoute.ai in 2019. Launched the end-to-end platform for smart driving, DeepRoute IO, in 2024, pioneering research and development of the VLA model. Currently, it is integrated into over 20,000 passenger cars in China and is expected to expand tenfold next year with the collaboration of multiple series models.

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The Future of Community and Mobility Week

Automotive World

  • 2025.09.17[Wed]

    10:0017:00

    (Venue Open 10:00)

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