Portrait of Leon Liu from Skywell for the IAA VOICES series.
Leon Liu, CTO of Skywell New Energy Vehicle Group

Could you briefly introduce yourself, your role, and your company?

I'm Leon Liu, CTO of Skywell New Energy Vehicle Group.

Skyworth Auto is a commercial vehicle brand of Skywell Group, focusing on new energy commercial vehicles, intelligent vehicle technologies and customized mobility solutions.

Today, we are expanding our presence globally, with a particular focus on Europe and other international markets. Our goal is to provide smarter, cleaner and more efficient commercial mobility solutions for different transportation scenarios.

Leon Liu
CTO of Skywell New Energy Vehicle Group

What does the IAA TRANSPORTATION slogan "We Deliver" mean to you?

For us, "We Deliver" means more than simply delivering goods.

It means delivering better technology, better mobility and better solutions to customers around the world.

As a commercial vehicle company, we believe our responsibility is to help our customers deliver more efficiently, while making transportation safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Ultimately, we want to deliver not only vehicles, but real value to every market we serve.

What are your expectations for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, and what are you looking forward to the most?

IAA TRANSPORTATION is one of the most important platforms for the global commercial vehicle industry, so we see it as a great opportunity to meet customers, partners and industry leaders from around the world.

This year, we are looking forward to introducing our latest commercial vehicle products and intelligent technologies to the European market.

But more importantly, we want to listen, exchange ideas and better understand what our international customers really need.

Which specific topics or innovations will you be showcasing at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026?

This year, we are concentrating on three main areas: new energy, the digitalization and intelligentization of commercial vehicles, and customized commercial vehicles.

We will showcase a range of vehicles covering different applications, from heavy-duty transportation and urban sanitation to passenger mobility and last-mile delivery.

A major highlight is our digital and intelligent commercial vehicle solution. We will showcase how AI, autonomous driving, and digital operations are deployed in practical commercial vehicle contexts, enabling customers to operate their fleets more safely and efficiently.

In which area of the transport and logistics sector do you see the greatest potential, and where is the most urgent need for improvement?

I believe that the deep integration of electrification, intelligent driving, and digital operations holds significant development potential.

Electrification can significantly reduce the environmental impact of transportation, while intelligent driving can enhance vehicle safety. Connected vehicle technology and digital operations can further improve operational efficiency and vehicle utilization.

At the same time, the industry still needs to make these technologies more practical and commercially viable.

The next step is not simply to develop more advanced technology, but to make that technology reliable, affordable and truly useful in everyday transportation scenarios.

IAA TRANSPORTATION is the world's leading platform for commercial vehicles, transport, and logistics, bringing together innovators from every corner of the mobility spectrum. Who are you looking to connect with this coming September, and why?

We are looking to connect with customers, distributors, technology partners and industry leaders from Europe and other international markets.

For us, international expansion is not simply about selling vehicles overseas. It is about building long-term partnerships and developing solutions together with local customers.

IAA gives us a unique opportunity to meet people across the entire value chain and explore how we can work together to shape the future of commercial mobility.

The shift toward sustainable solutions in transport and logistics is massive. What is your vision for the industry 10 years from now?

Ten years from now, I believe transportation will be much more electric, connected and autonomous.

But I don't think the future will be defined by one single technology.

The real transformation will come from the integration of new energy, artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, connectivity and customized vehicle solutions.

Our vision is to make transportation cleaner, smarter and more efficient, while creating solutions that are designed around real customer needs.

Looking back at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, what has been the most significant change within your company or the industry as a whole?

I think the biggest change is that intelligent technology is moving from demonstration to real-world application.

For Skyworth Auto, this means we are evolving from a traditional commercial vehicle manufacturer into a technology-driven company that combines new energy vehicles, intelligent driving and customized solutions.

Across the industry, we are also seeing customers place greater emphasis on total operating efficiency, not just the vehicle itself.

That is a very important shift, and I believe it will shape the next stage of transportation.

In what ways is AI transforming your company?

AI is becoming an important part of our transformation.

The most tangible example is that we are applying artificial intelligence to intelligent driving to enhance vehicle safety and intelligence. At the same time, through our connected vehicle platform, we connect vehicles, the cloud, and operations, leveraging AI for energy management and operational optimization. This helps our customers improve operational efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) over the entire lifecycle.

But the significance of artificial intelligence goes beyond intelligent driving and operational management. It is also transforming the way we develop vehicles and the way we think about future mobility solutions.

We believe AI will gradually become a core capability of the commercial vehicle industry, rather than simply an additional feature.

If you could leave the industry with just one message at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, what would it be?

The future of transportation is not just about making vehicles electric.

It is about making transportation smarter, safer and more efficient.

At Skyworth Auto, we want to work with partners around the world to turn new technologies into real solutions for real transportation needs.

Let's deliver a smarter future together!

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