On March 18, 2026, CLW Group officially hosted the Global Launch Conference of Air–Ground–Space Integrated Intelligent Special Vehicles in China. The event showcased a new generation of intelligent special-purpose vehicles jointly developed with Chinese Academy of Sciences technology teams and the innovative enterprise Hubei Zhongke Intelligent Automotive Research Institute Co., Ltd..
The research institute was established through collaboration between industry leader CLW Group, advanced scientific research teams, and local government partners. Its mission is to build a national-level “AI + Special Vehicle” innovation platform and accelerate the integration of electrification, intelligent driving, networking, and specialized vehicle engineering.
By combining cutting-edge AI technologies with industrial vehicle manufacturing, the institute aims to become a global benchmark for intelligent special vehicle R&D and industrialization.
Four Core Technology Engines Driving Intelligent Special Vehicles
The newly released intelligent vehicle platform integrates four key technological engines that redefine the future of smart emergency, law enforcement, and inspection vehicles.
1. Air–Ground–Space Integrated Collaboration
Vehicle-mounted tablets, remote controllers, and cloud systems operate together to create a three-terminal coordinated command system. This architecture enables real-time situational awareness and seamless command communication without blind spots.
2. Infrared All-Weather Protection
Advanced infrared sensors allow the vehicles to operate in darkness, fog, or harsh weather conditions, providing patrol vehicles with “smart vision” capable of automatic detection and early warning.
3. AI City-Level Perception Hub
The system integrates smart city AI capabilities, embedding 48 professional algorithms covering law enforcement, fire protection, environmental monitoring, and urban management to significantly improve precision city governance.
4. Edge Computing & Smart Cloud Platform
Field image data is synchronized in real time to a comprehensive law enforcement platform, creating a fully digital process—from incident discovery to evidence generation and case management.
Intelligent UAV-Integrated Special Vehicle Product Line
The launch conference introduced a comprehensive fleet of UAV-integrated intelligent vehicles, designed for public safety, infrastructure monitoring, and smart city management.
Key models include:
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UAV Intelligent Highway Patrol Vehicle
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UAV Intelligent Urban Management Enforcement Vehicle
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UAV Intelligent Police Enforcement Vehicle
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UAV Intelligent SWAT Duty Vehicle
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UAV Intelligent Road Administration Vehicle
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UAV Intelligent Agricultural Enforcement Vehicle
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UAV Intelligent Power Inspection Vehicle
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UAV Intelligent Emergency Rescue Vehicle
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UAV Intelligent Ecological & Environmental Enforcement Vehicle
In addition, CLW Group released several new intelligent platforms:
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Zhiqing Series Intelligent Fire Truck (2.5T)
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Zhiqing Series Intelligent Fire Truck (8T)
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Zhilv Boundless Series Intelligent UAV Motorhome
These innovations demonstrate how AI, UAV technology, and intelligent vehicle platforms can transform emergency response, city governance, and infrastructure inspection worldwide.
As global demand for smart special-purpose vehicles continues to grow, CLW Group is positioning itself as a leading supplier of next-generation intelligent vehicles for international markets.
