From August 14 to 15, 2024, the 14th Electric Vehicle (EV) Standards and Regulations Seminar was jointly hosted by the China Automotive Standardization Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as the Institute) and the Dongfeng Motor Corporation R&D Institute in Wuhan, China. The two-day event brought together nearly 300 experts from domestic and international vehicle manufacturers, components providers, testing institutions, scientific research institutions and universities. Held annually since 2010, this seminar has become a premier forum in the field, supported by relevant governmental authorities and the automobile industry.

During the seminar, Mr. Zheng Tianlei, Vice President of the Institute, highlighted the progress in China’s new energy vehicles standardization, improvements to the standard system, enhanced cooperation with international partners, and stronger coordination capabilities. Looking ahead, the Institute remains committed to the high-level development of EV standardization and fostering the industry’s high-quality growth.

The discussions during the seminar centered on three key areas:

  • Trends innew energy industry technology and standards. This included discussions on the development of the new energy and traction battery industry, business operation and management concepts for new energy vehicles, and the creation of a vehicle-network interactive standard system.
  • Traction battery, battery charging, swapping, andfuel cell Topics covered the industrial landscape for traction battery recycling, advances in charging and swapping technology, and the development of the fuel cell industry.
  • Vehicle and high voltage system components. These discussions focused onvehicle safety, drive motor systems, and the development of automotive chips.

In summary, the seminar provided an international platform for EV stakeholders to discuss the latest trends in industrial development, technological advancements and standardization. The involvement of foreign stakeholders helped foster coordination and contributed to the optimization of China’s EV standard system. Moving forward, the Institute aims to address the needs of the industry, guided by competent authorities, and promote the timely revision and development of relevant standards in a timely manner.