FORVIA HELLA and Fuyao Group Win 2025 Automotive Industry Sustaining Power Award for Jointly Developed Switchable Intelligent Glass

• This innovative product enables seamless adjustment of automotive glass transparency, offering flexible application across panoramic sunroofs, side windows, and further scenarios
• It integrates Fuyao Group’s expertise in glass manufacturing with FORVIA HELLA’s advanced electronic control technologies

Shanghai, 9 Jamuary 2026. International automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA and global leading automotive glass solutions provider Fuyao Group have received the “Automotive Technology Innovation Breakthrough Award” at the 2025 “Automotive Industry Sustaining Power Awards,” jointly presented by China Machinery Industry Information Institute, Vogel Communication Group and AI Automobil Industrie China, a leading publication in the Chinese automotive industry. The product’s core strengths – seamless adjustment of glass transparency, intelligent protection, and multi-scenario adaptability – significantly enhance the standard functionalities of traditional automotive glass and redefine its value proposition. As of August 2025, the product has entered mass production in China and has been successfully supplied to several domestic Car manufacturers.

“This award is a high recognition of our collaborative innovation and technical synergy”, says Shiyin Yao, Director of Trim Technology Center at Fuyao Group. “Fuyao Group has been deeply engaged in the glass industry for decades, always committed to providing outstanding solutions for the global automotive industry and accumulating profound expertise. FORVIA HELLA, holds a leading position in electronic control innovation. By integrating our strengths, the Switchable Intelligent Glass achieves a leap from ‘passive protection’ to ‘active interaction,’ blending ‘precise control’ with ‘ultimate experience’ and endowing automotive glass with a new role as an intelligent cockpit interaction hub.”

“We are pleased to receive this prestigious industry award, which fully demonstrates that Switchable Intelligent Glass is a benchmark for cross-disciplinary technology integration and industrial collaboration”, says Dr. Chen Tian, Senior Director of Product Center Body & Lighting Electronics China and Head of the Nanjing Technical Center Electronics at FORVIA HELLA. “As panoramic glass sunroofs and smart glass become hallmarks of modern automotive design, the market’s demand for highly integrated and reliable intelligent glass solutions continues to grow. Developed for the needs of the Chinese market through joint innovation with Fuyao Group, Switchable Intelligent Glass—featuring FORVIA HELLA’s ECU, not only opens up new market opportunities for both partners but also helps customers maintain a differentiated edge in an increasingly competitive market.”

With the Switchable Intelligent Glass, passengers can enjoy an expanded field of view, optimal natural light, sun protection and privacy at the touch of the button. The dimming function can be tailored to weather conditions and personal preferences, effectively blocking UV and infrared rays, reducing cabin temperature, and enhancing overall comfort. By minimizing the need for interior climate control, it also helps reduce energy consumption and extend the range of electric vehicles. For side windows, the privacy feature allows passengers to enjoy a private environment while still appreciating external views. In addition, the ECU also supports a range of extended functions, including communication and entertainment features, delivering a richer and more engaging in-car experience.