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This event, boasting a scale of 830 companies and 2,200 booths, concluded successfully on the April 15, 2023, crafting a 360-degree panorama of the automotive industry, showcasing the transition from fuel-powered mobility towards intelligent and electric mobility solutions. Over the four-day event, more than 50,000 industry professionals attended, attracting participants from over 103 countries/regions. Nearly 4,000 foreign buyers visited the exhibition for procurement, with Japan contributing the highest number, followed by Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, and South Korea. This edition received continuous support from major domestic manufacturers in various sectors. Noteworthy participants included major automotive parts manufacturers such as Nan Hoang, SONAR, and GORDON; prominent brands in the field of vehicle lamps and modifications, including COPLUS, Eagle Eyes Traffic, BC Forged; and significant players in the automotive electronics exhibition such as Foxconn/MIH, Cub, MiTAC, JET OPTO, and E-Lead. The “2035 E-Mobility Taiwan” also showcased several 'firsts' for Taiwan, such as the first electric intercity bus by Master Transportation Bus, and the latest hydrogen-powered electric vehicle TOYOTA MIRAI. The exhibition received unanimous praise from participating companies like Delta, ZEROVA Technologies, Shihlin Electric, PEWC, TECO, Advantech, GIGABYTE, and Clientron. Throughout the four-day exhibition, international buyers showed keen interest, surpassing expectations in inquiries and procurement orders. Manufacturers attending the event specializing in turbochargers for Taiwan's automotive industry engaged in substantial discussions with numerous buyers from countries in the 'New Southbound Policy' region, foreseeing promising business opportunities. Notably, in the motorcycle parts and personal accessories segment, the exhibition's motorcycle-themed zone showcased Taiwan's excellent product image and enlivened the area, with some exhibitors stating that this year's benefits surpassed previous editions. Among the negotiating buyers, a staggering seventy percent exhibited a strong interest in their proprietary brand products. In the electric vehicle sector, Master Transportation Bus indicated that the exhibition effectively gathered professional buyers, leading to inquiries from bus operators in Singapore and Malaysia. PEWC, participating for the first time, received inquiries from foreign car manufacturers for its show- cased dedicated electric vehicle cables and motor MOTOR TRADER www.IMB2B.com TRADE SHOW REVIEW 155