Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced an expanded collaboration with China Automotive Technology and Research Center New Energy Vehicle Inspection Center through the establishment of a Joint Innovation Laboratory for Charging Test Technology.

The collaboration combines Keysight's validation solutions with CATARC's expertise in domestic standards, testing, and certification. The joint laboratory will address charging compatibility, safety, overseas compliance, and charging infrastructure challenges for both current and next-generation charging standards, including China's upcoming National Standard 2024 and international combined charging system requirements.

CATARC NEV Inspection Center has adopted Keysight's vehicle-to-charger conformance testing solutions to support certification and verification across European, North American, and next-generation Chinese charging standards.

"Looking back on our collaboration, Keysight and CATARC New Energy have journeyed together, achieving fruitful results," said Fan Bin, Deputy Chief Engineer of CATARC New Energy Vehicle Inspection Center. "Moving forward, we sincerely hope that through the co-established joint laboratory, we will not only deepen our strategic cooperation but also pool the expertise of both companies to empower the Chinese automotive industry."

Thomas Goetzl, Vice President and General Manager of Automotive & Energy Solutions at Keysight Technologies, stated that the company is "committed to advancing electrification through innovation and global collaboration" and aims to "help shape the future of charging test technologies and industry standards worldwide."

The information was disclosed in a company press release.