SHENZHEN-BASED automaker BYD has officially joined the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), the company announced Wednesday.

The IATF is a group of automotive manufacturers and their respective national automotive industry associations dedicated to formulating fundamental quality system requirements for the automobile supply chain. Its members include BMW Group, Ford Motor Co., and Volkswagen AG, with its certification scheme recognized by major automakers worldwide.

Zhao Jianping, vice president of BYD, said the company views the joining as a strong recognition from an authoritative international organization for Chinese automakers.

He added that BYD will deepen coordination with the IATF, its members, and the IATF Oversight Offices to integrate technological innovations and quality management experience in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector into the global standards system, contributing to the green transition of the global automotive industry. (Xinhua)