EVS25 venue, the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.
Ticket office at the entrance.
Concourse of the exhibition site.
Opening ceremony attended by top executives including president of SAE, Zhang Xiao Yu.
The Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center is a modern building which offers large exhibition halls and international conference facilities.
Test course set up in a corner of the exhibition site. Participants may take a test drive in 10 types of EVs and PHEVs, such as the Leaf, Prius and Volt.
Ideal and Reality in Practical Application of Electric Vehicle in China’s Automotive Industry Seen at EVS25
The 25th World Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Symposium and Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as EVS25) was held for five days between Nov. 5 and 9, 2010. The event took place at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangdong Province and FOURIN conducted local report on the press days between Nov. 5 and 7, 2010.
Following the wake of the previous EVS edition held in Stavanger, Norway, in 2009, EVS25 attracted automotive manufacturers and automotive suppliers from around the world to become the largest to date, exhibiting 220 different vehicles. Also, the academic forum, which was held at the same time, received over 1,000 dissertations and made a new record as well.
The International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition series (EVS) is one of the world largest events of electric vehicles which is organized by the World Electric Vehicle Association based in Palo Alto, California. The EVS has a history of 41 years since it was first held in 1969 as a mere academic forum for scholars who engage in development and manufacturing of electric vehicles. In China, this is the third time to hold EVS after EVS10 in Hong Kong in 1990 and EVS16 in Beijing in 1999.
EVS25’s venue, Shenzhen, is the largest city in Southern China with population of 9 million. Shenzhen is known as one of the largest assembly bases for the IT industry in the world along with neighboring Hong Kong and periphery cities in the Pearl River Delta, as well as a base of BYD Auto which has become known far and wide for its EV strategy.
Official sponsors for EVS25 include global and Chinese automotive manufacturers and suppliers such as Toyota Motor, Nissan Motors, VW, Siemens, Fuji Electric, BYD Auto, Guangqi Auto and Wuzhoulong Motor.
Furthermore, EVS25 showed a great presence, comparable to an international motor show such as Beijing Motor Show, highlighted by the attendance of automotive experts including Wan Gang, China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Karl-Thomas Neumann, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group China and automotive expert, as well as BYD CEO Wang Chuan-Fu.
Spurred by the recent worldwide EV boom, many new entrants devote attention to electric vehicle in order to develop a new revenue streams. New entrants which took part in EVS25 include Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric Co., Ltd. which made a transition from a supplier of high-speed rail components to an EV parts supplier, Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Corp. Ltd., a mining locomotive supplier which strives to enter into the passenger car in-wheel motor business, power companies which aim to support expanding demand for infrastructure installation and cutting tool suppliers.
Looking back on history, EVs once prospered in the early development stage of the automotive industry. However, due to a lack of electric storage capacity, popularity for EVs was taken over by vehicles fitted with internal-combustion engines which use fossil fuels because of the high amount of energy in liquid fuels, which allows vehicle to travel farther compared to EVs.
Even in 2010, the dominance of vehicles fitted with the internal combustion engines is continuing. Auto industry observers including FOURIN regard a recent boom of EVs is just propelled by multibillion-CNY financial assistance from the Chinese government since there is no powertrain for EVs comparable to gasoline engines regarding efficiency and economy. Therefore, in order to maintain the EV boom and foster it as one of the core industries, not only governments, companies and academies have to cooperate together, but mostly, it is needed to build up awareness of general public to get into EVs. Zhang Xiao Yu, president of the Society of Automotive Engineers of China (SAE China) emphasized at the academic forum that technical cooperation between nations is crucial and repeatedly indicated China’s proactive stance toward introduction of cutting-edge technologies from abroad. Furthermore, EVS25, which focuses on the theme “Sustainable Mobility Revolution”, suggested the importance of cooperation within the Chinese industry and between nations as well as the establishment of technical standards.
Following are images of main content of EVS25.
November 7, 2010
Official website:
EVS25（English） http://www.evs25.org/event/2009ddc-en/index.html
WEVA（English） http://www.electricdrive.org/sites/weva/
Official sponsors:
Toyota Motor, VW Group, Thunder Sky Energy Group, Siemens, BYD Auto, Shenzhen Wuzhoulong Automobile, CLP Power Hong Kong, Guangzhou Automobile Group, Yintong Energy, Nissan Motor and Fuji Electric.
Parking area for test cars. Toyota supplied an EV version of the IQ and 10 Prius plug-in hybrids while GM and BYD Auto supplied the Volt and e6 respectively.
All-electric SUV developed by Dongfeng Nissan based on the Nissan X-Trail. Equipped with 60Ah lithium ion batteries and a traction motor. Capable of driving 160km.
Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid.
LandGlider, Nissan’s 2-seater small EV.
Cut-away model of the Nissan FCV high-pressure hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle.
Fuel cell pack of Nissan. It has a total output of 90kw, yet its total weight is only 117kg.
Zotye 5008EV’s powertrain. Equipped with 23kW output lithium-ion batteries.
Zotye 5008EV. 60,000 CNY subsidies available from the Chinese government and 50,000 CNY from Hangzhou city for purchase of the model. Max. speed: 100km. Capable of driving over 200 km on one charge.
3-seater small EV developed by Joy New Energy. Equipped with lead-acid batteries. Uses Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP), reducing weight to 400kg.
Dongfeng Motor’s S30 BSG hybrid passenger car.
Dongfeng Motor showcased an EV version MPV. Equipped with a traction motor (60kW) and lithium-ion batteries (100Ah). Max. speed: 120km. Capable of driving 160km on one charge.
The I-Car small EV developed by Dongfeng Motor. Equipped with lithium-ion batteries (55Ah) and two traction motors (7.5kW). Max. speed: 80 km. Capable of driving 60km on one charge.
FAW’s Besturn B50 EV. Equipped with a traction motor (42kW) and lithium ion batteries (60Ah). Capable of driving 136 km on one charge at constant speed of 60km.
AW’s Besturn 50 plug-in hybrid model. Equipped with lithium-ion batteries (35Ah) and a traction motor (20kW).
FAW’s booth. Appealing mainly hybrid passenger cars.
In-house-developed transmission for hybrid passenger cars developed by FAW.
Cut-away model of FAW’s hybrid passenger car.
Skeleton model of Zhongwen EV Route Bus. A proposal to deal with center of gravity problems common in double-decker buses.
A380 EV taxi displayed by Jonway Automobile. ZAP (US) has a 51% shareholding in the company.
Overview of booths of Chinese companies. BYD is positioned center-stage.
Double-decker EV bus of Wuzhoulong. Placement of the heavy battery pack in the chassis is a proposal to resolve center of gravity problems common in double-decker buses.
Lithium-ion battery pack of Wuzhoulong.
EV fixed route bus of Wuzhoulong.
BYD’s K9 EV fixed route bus.
Driver’s section of the BYD K9.
Interior of the BYD K9. Electronic control system takes up a large amount of passenger space.
Engine bay of the BYD F3DM. Traction motor positioned next to the engine.
BYD F3DM. Despite going on sale in Dec. 2007 as the world’s first plug-in hybrid passenger car, a price tag of 150,000 CNY has limited sales to just a few hundred units over the three years.
Taxi version of the BYD e6. Began corporate trials in Shenzhen from May 2010. Has launched 60 units as of Nov.
Engine bay of the BYD e6. The 100kW motor fills the space left normally utilized by a conventional engine.
Cut-away model of the BYD F3DM.
Cut-away model of the BYD F3DM.
Brilliance Qiangdu Wagon-Cross hybrid passenger car. In addition to a 1.8L turbo charged gasoline engine, fitted with 10kW in-wheel motors on all four wheels.
Geely Gleagle compact EV. Slated to begin mass production at the Linhai plant in 2012. Fitted with a 60kW max. output traction motor.
Geely Emgrand EC7-RV. Fitted with an ISS energy reduction system. Announced that mass production to begin in 2011.
Geely Automobile’s booth. Advocating ‘Geely Technology’ in a concerted effort to cast off its low-technology image.
Hybrid and EV fixed route buses of China South Industries Group.
EV limousine of Thunder Sky Group. An EV adaption of the Ford Towncar-based Hongqi 7460 Series.
X-Power hybrid SUV unveiled by Guangzhou Automobile. Judging from the technical features, appears to have been developed based on the Toyota Camry hybrid.
Roewe 350 EV announced by SAIC. Powered by a 75kW max. output traction motor and 25khw lithium-ion battery. Top speed of 150kph, with travelling distance on one charge of 200km.
Shanghai brand fuel cell passenger car announced by SAIC. Developed based on the Roewe 750. Prototype built to test the company’s advanced technology.
EV fixed route bus of SAIC subsidiary, Shenwo Bus. In use at the Shanghai World Expo. Powered by a 100kW traction motor. Rear axle supplied by ZF.
Benni MINI EV from CHANA. Powered by a 21kW max. output traction motor and a 60Ah lithium-ion battery. Top speed of 120kph, with travelling distance on one charge of 105km.
Benni LOVE EV from CHANA. Fitted with a 60Ah lithium-ion battery. Top speed of 120kph, with travelling distance on one charge of 105km.
Xingguang 4500 solar-powered utility vehicle from CHANA. Despite being fitted with a 180Ah lead acid battery, apparently capable of reaching 110kph. Charging via the solar panel is a distinguishing feature.
Great Wall Voleex V80 PHEV. Powered by the in-house GW4HG15 gasoline engine and a 30kW output traction motor. Fitted with a 12kWh lithium-ion battery.
Great Wall HAVAL M3 EV. NEDC system allows travelling over 100km on one charge; 160km at a constant speed of 60kph. Fitted with a 19.2kWh lithium-ion battery, almost fully subsidized by government incentives.
BAIC 701 EV. Powered by a 60kW motor, capable of driving 160km on one charge.
BAIC 301 EV. Powered by a 100ah lithium-ion battery, capable of driving 160km on one charge.
Saab-based EV announced by BAIC. Plans to launch the model in 2012.
Hybrid version large off-road vehicle developed by BAIC.
Skeleton model of an EV by Nanjing Jiayuan.
Prototype of a compact EV announced by venture company Zhonghua Electric Vehicle.
Dongfeng Xiaokang EV.
EV version G5 mid-size sedan Chery Automobile plans to launch.
M1 compact EV slated for launch by Chery Automobile.
EV version of the Chery QQ.
EV version of the Chery X1 compact SUV.
Zotye Langyue EV. Top speed of 120kph or more, with travelling distance on one charge of 200km at a constant speed of 60kph.
EV version of the Zotye 5008. Top speed of 110kph, with travelling distance on one charge of 200km or more at a constant speed of 60kph.
EV version of the Zhongxing ZX-8 sports car. Powered by a 45kW traction motor and 220Ah lithium-ion battery. GVW of 1,620kg. Top speed of 250kph, with travelling distance on one charge of 600km or more at a constant speed of 70kph.
EV of Zhongxing Electric Vehicle (EV version adapted from the JAC Heyue).
Dongfeng Yulon Luxgen MPV.
Dongfeng Yulon Luxgen SUV.
EV sightseeing coach developed by China’s largest bus maker, Yutong Bus. Suitable for transport use in resort areas where environmental protection is paramount.
BYD e6 fitted for general use, rather than as a taxi.
BMW 5 series hybrid. Aims to increase sales targeting wealthy Chinese consumers.
BMW 7 series EV which was developed with Tongji University in Shanghai.
Various motors of Hanshin Electric. Aims to capture growing demand of electronics.
Booth of Fuji Electic, one of the sponsors of the EVS25. Various applications and solutions for EV such as in-car semiconductor are showcased.
Meidensha’s booth. Showcased the technology of traction motors which is equipped to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
Nitto Denko’s booth, showcasing adhesive tape for automotive cables in response to the expanding demands expected in the EV era.
Adhesive tapes by Nitto Denko.
Nippon Chemi-Con’s booth appealing its technology of next-generation supercapacitors.
Inverter for EV fixed route bus use displayed by Huizhou EPower Electronic.
EV charging stand developed by Yintong New Energy.
Lithium-ion battery pack of Yintong Bus.
30kW traction motor displayed by Broad-Ocean Motor. Peak output of 60kW. Apparently secured contract to supply EVs of BAIC developed based on Saab passenger cars.
130kW EV inverter displayed by Broad-Ocean Motor.
Zongshen electric motorcycles on display fitted with lithium-ion batteries. Lightweighting achieved through use of lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-ion battery electrode cutting machine displayed by Yijinli Motor. Although originally a maker of industrial cutting machinery, has joined the wave of investment into the lithium-ion battery field.
Lithium-ion battery pack of Huarisheng Kaisheng Energy Science and Technology. Each battery cell comprised of an independent control unit.
Model eco city concept displayed by Wonder Group.
In-wheel motor four-wheel-steering concept car announced by Wonder Group.
All-aluminum compact EV developed by Wonder Group. Announced a retail price tag of 29,800 CNY.
Model eco city concept displayed by Wonder Group.
EV battery pack and inverter of Wanxiang Group. Recently entered EV business from its grounding in parts manufacturing.
Lithium-ion battery pack of CITIC Guoan MGL.
Lithium-ion battery with energy density of 100Wh/kg of CITIC Guoan MGL. 3.6V 8Ah of energy in one thin unit.
EV charging stand of Shenzhen Clou Electronics.
22kW class EV controller developed by Tianjin Santroll. The company has expanded to become the largest maker of electric motorcycle controllers in China, and in recent years has shown its intention to step in controller business for four-wheeled EVs.
In-house manufactured traction motor announced by Nanjing Jiayuan. Displayed its lineup ranging from a 30kW unit for compact EV through to a 100kW unit for fixed route bus use.
Fixed route bus-use lithium-ion battery module announced by Advanced Electronics Energy. Adopts NMC materials, with the module designed in 250Ah increments. Fitted with a heater to warm the battery when charging at low temperature.
Hong Kong power company, CLP Holdings showed off its charging technology.
U.S.-based Remy’s compact light-weight traction motor. It has a total output of 75kW, yet its weight is reduced to 40kg.
Bosch’s HEV driving simulator which enables training to reduce fuel consumption and improve driving techniques.
Delphi’s EV charging system and cordsets for HEVs.
Compact 2.2 kW DC/DC converter by Delphi.
Siemens traction motors (30kW/50kW) for EVs, offering high torque, light weight and compact size.
Siemens high efficiency traction motor and controller (inverter). Announced the product, having confidence that it will withstand the harsh requirements of car racing.
One of the official sponsors, Siemen’s panel appealing its 100 years of history engaging in EV development.
Battery charging system by U.S.-based AeroVironment. There are two types of charging system, one for public use with a prepaid card function and the other for home.
Epyon appealed its fast charging system.
Johnson Controls showcased a lithium-ion battery and a battery pack.
Delphi’s booth.
Bosch appealed its hybrid system, drive system and electronic control technology.
HaloIpt appealed its wireless charging system.
Michelin’s booth. Drew attention by showcasing its in-wheel motor called Motor Wheel.
LS Cable appealed its comprehensive ability showcasing self-developed charging system and EV-related products which are equipped with power-supply system.
LS Cable is a group company of LG Electronics and aims to become an EV system supplier which manufactures power-supply system, control unit and cables for EVs.
Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC)’s booth. Taiwan industry aims to capitalize on its IT and semiconductor strength to capture business opportunities in EV industry.
Collective booth of Taiwanese auto-parts suppliers.
Siemens China executive, Cheng Meiwei emphasized its role as a supplier of electronic systems for integrated EV mobility.
BYD’s head of S.Li technology proposed the possibility of a future eco city using solar powered EVs and renewable energy technology.
Wan Gang, Chinese Minister of Science and Technology, giving his keynote address at the forum. Wan presented aims under China’s 12th Five-Year plan running through to 2015 to accelerate development of EV trial cities and initial steps towards related industrialization.
Hong Kong power company, CLP Holdings introduced renewable energy projects carried out to-date. Explained what it believes to be the social responsibility role of power companies in the forth coming EV society.
The host local government of Shenzhen emphasized its role to develop infrastructure, such as for EV charging facilities.
Huang Xiangdong, head of GAC Research Institute announced the group’s strategy for new-energy vehicle technology.
The Yintong Group presented the company’s leading-edge in-house lithium-ion battery technology and facilities capacity. Brought on-line the world’s largest lithium-ion battery production plant in Zhuhai, Guangdong from 2010.
Masanori Ueda, Engineering Director, Energy & Environmental Technology at Nissan Motor, proposed a future mobility society supported by EV and ITS.
Volkswagen China head Karl-Thomas Neumann presenting a speech appealing the automaker’s TSI engine technology as a way to cut CO2 emissions, along with efforts being made to develop EV products which match the Chinese market.
Plan for phased introduction of electric mobility in China, as presented by Volkswagen China head Karl-Thomas Neumann.
BYD founder and Chairman Wang Chuanfu. While appealing BYD’s role in the diffusion of EVs.
BYD’s Wang Chuanfu outlining the economic benefits of the e6. Enforced that over a ten-year period, fuel cost would be lower than a gasoline engine.
SAE-China Honorary Chairman Zhang Xiaoyu. Emphasized the need to proactively introduce leading-edge technology from around the world.
Thunder Sky Group Chairman Zhong Xinjia. Promoted the group’s lithium-ion technology allowing 1,200kW/kg.
Michael Valentine-Urbschat, head of drivetrain technology at Siemens. Emphasized the need to develop affordable EVs which do not require government incentives for purchase.
Patric Oliva, Vice President of Michelin. Promoted the importance of utilizing its accumulated tire technology in development for new-energy vehicles.
Kevin E. Wale, Managing Director of GM China. Emphasized GM’s contribution to development of new-energy vehicles for China.
Afternoon session discussion panel on Nov. 7th. Chaired by Tsinghua University Professor Ou Yangming, with participation by GM China’s Kevin E. Wale, Huang Xiangdong of the GAC Research Institute, and others, including the head of Tsinghua University’s automotive engineering department.
Dissertation panel space. Of the 1,000 technical works received, several hundred were put on general display during the event.
Mauritsオランダ皇子は同国EV普及協会の会長として、正しいEV社会の方向性を力説。