A Lamborghini Sian Hybrid car is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 10, 2019. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show is underway, with new car reveals, updated models and the latest innovations from throughout the world's auto industry.
Around 800 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions registered for this year's motor show, which officially kicks off Thursday and lasts until Sept. 22.
FRANKFURT, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 opened officially on Thursday in Frankfurt, with a discussion of the future of mobility from industry representatives and government leaders.
In her speech at the opening ceremony, German Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasized cooperation between the government and the industry in the face of profound changes in individual mobility. The 2030 emission goals will be an enormous challenge for all, she said.
A FAW-Hongqi E115 concept car is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A change in the energy industry will be needed in parallel to the changing landscape of auto industry, so that cars can be truly environmentally friendly, using electricity generated from the renewables, Merkel said.
More infrastructure, including charging grids and 5G coverage on roads, will be needed, and issues concerning legal underpinnings and data protection will have to be discussed, she said.
Merkel said during her recent trip to China that she was impressed by the dynamics of the industry there. Germany can make more of an effort in this regard, she added.
GA BMW Concept 4 electric automobile is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
In addition, Bernhard Mattes, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, Hesse's Minister-President Volker Bouffier and John Krafcik, CEO of the self-driving technology company Waymo also spoke at the event.
The IAA 2019 will be open to the general public from Sept. 14 and last until Sept. 22.
A Ford Ecoboost Puma hybrid car is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A Porsche Taycan all-electric automobile is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A Byton M-Byte is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A FAW-Hongqi S9 concept car is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A Wey-X concept car is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A Wey-S concept car is on display during the first press day of Germany's International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)■
