On March 31st, 2026, Hopepower Co., Ltd. and SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'SGS') successfully held the launch ceremony for the ISO 26262 automotive functional safety project.

ISO 26262: An internationally recognized standard for automotive functional safety

ISO 26262 is one of the entry thresholds for global electronic component suppliers to enter the automotive industry. The standard covers functional safety requirements planning, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, configuration, and other aspects, spanning the entire product lifecycle. ASIL (Automotive Safety Integration Level) is a classification system based on the ISO 26262 standard, with four levels: A, B, C, and D. The higher the level, the stricter the development process.

As an internationally recognized testing, inspection, and certification body, SGS provides technical support services for the entire development process of automotive functional safety, encompassing requirements planning, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and deployment.

Hepu Power takes the construction of the ISO 26262 functional safety system as its core focus, establishing a functional safety management framework that spans the entire product lifecycle. It clearly defines achieving automotive-grade safety certification and developing highly reliable motor controllers as its phase objectives. With a long-term commitment to building industry-leading functional safety development and verification capabilities, the company fully supports the compliant, high-quality, and scalable development of its automotive electronics business.

Expanding into the automotive electronics sector is a crucial strategic principle in the development process of Hopepower. The initiation of the ISO 26262 automotive functional safety project in collaboration with SGS will provide a solid foundation and stable support for the implementation of functional safety development processes, ensuring high reliability and stability for Hopepower's motor controller products.