Intelligent Manufacturing and Autonomous Driving Technologies Are Driving the Upgrading of the US New Energy Vehicle Industry

Junchun Ding

doi:10.71222/jwnxna09

Authors

Junchun Ding College of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University, Syracuse, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71222/jwnxna09

Keywords:

intelligent manufacturing, autonomous driving, new energy vehicles, industrial upgrading, supply chain, sustainable development

Abstract

This paper focuses on analyzing the transformative advantages brought by intelligent manufacturing and unmanned driving technologies within the rapidly evolving United States new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. Currently, the global and domestic NEV sectors have fundamentally evolved from being primarily based on basic electrification to being heavily dominated by economies of scale, advanced artificial intelligence, and highly coordinated development across the entire global value chain. Within this context, intelligent manufacturing serves as a critical catalyst. It can significantly enhance overall manufacturing efficiency and bolster crisis response capabilities by meticulously optimizing complex production processes, improving rigorous quality control mechanisms, and enabling seamless, real-time information sharing throughout the supply chain network. Simultaneously, the integration of autonomous driving technologies can profoundly facilitate product intelligence, drive the platformization of mobility services, and lead to the fundamental reconfiguration of traditional automotive business models. Through a comprehensive analysis of current market trends and technological advancements, this study proposes that in the forthcoming stage of industrial development, strategic efforts must be prioritized. Specifically, stakeholders should focus on the robust construction of an integrated intelligent manufacturing system, the seamless coordination of key supply chain links, the widespread popularization of autonomous driving applications, and the strengthening of government-enterprise collaboration. Ultimately, these concerted initiatives will effectively promote the US new energy vehicle industry towards achieving higher operational levels, superior product quality, and a genuinely green, sustainable developmental trajectory.

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