Strengthening the Foundation of China's New Energy Vehicle Industry

Dec 31
05:15

2023

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The development of China's new energy vehicle industry is a critical step towards global automotive industry restructuring. However, the industry still needs to strengthen its foundation, particularly in the areas of battery and motor technology, quality control, and pricing. This article explores the current state of the industry and the necessary steps for its advancement.

The Current State of China's New Energy Vehicle Industry

The performance,Strengthening the Foundation of China's New Energy Vehicle Industry Articles quality, and pricing of key components such as batteries and motors are yet to fully meet the needs of vehicle development. The core technology of batteries, motors, and electric control is still lagging behind mature foreign technology. The standards and evaluation systems for new energy vehicles need further improvement. In the race to catch up with the world, there is an urgent need for the new energy automotive industry to lead the direction of global auto industry restructuring and development.

Ma Guofu, a representative from Hubei, a province known for its leading position in automobile production in China, points out that the development of new energy vehicles in China is too fragmented. He emphasizes the need to accelerate the establishment of domestic cars and new energy vehicles, and to create conditions for the development of a better regional auto industry restructuring and development experimental zone.

The Need for Consolidation and Technological Advancement

Guofu suggests focusing on large-scale projects, integrating battery motor, electric control R&D and production, and vehicle production. This would involve consolidating material resources, human resources, and financial resources. The first step is to solidify the basic technology, which is the foundation for development. Without reliable technology, it would be impossible to produce consumer-satisfying products or guarantee the safety performance of new energy vehicles.

Exploring the Roadmap for Industry Development

The next step is to actively explore China's automobile industry development roadmap. This involves gradually expanding the range of applications from a specific point to a broader plane, creating a radiating effect. This strategy aims to promote the restructuring and development of China's auto industry during the "12th Five-Year" period and beyond, and to enhance its overall competitiveness. The ultimate goal is to seize the commanding heights of the development of the new energy automotive industry.

Hubei's Role in the Auto Industry Restructuring

Hubei has a well-developed auto industry corridor from Wuhan to Shiyan, providing a solid infrastructure for the development of the new energy automotive industry. For instance, Xiangyang City, a core node located in the corridor, has formed an industrial pattern of "two vertical and three horizontal" (pure electric and hybrid buses, battery, drive motor, control system, etc.). In 2010, the output value of Xiangyang's high-tech new energy automotive industry cluster was 30 billion yuan, accounting for 33% of the total output value of the park's automobile industry and 30% of the total industrial output value.

Preparing for the Development of the New Energy Automotive Industry

When asked about the necessary preparations for the development of the new energy automotive industry, Guofu emphasized the need for a solid technological foundation, a well-structured development plan, and a consolidated resource base. He also highlighted the importance of safety performance in the production of new energy vehicles.