HONG KONG, October 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the global transition to electric mobility reaches a crucial crossroads, technological advances, infrastructure and sustainability are converging to create a landscape rich in both opportunities and challenges. To bring together global expertise and accelerate the transition, the 2025 International Forum on the New Journey of Electric Vehicle Revolution was successfully held today in Hong Kong, organized by the Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians (GBAAA) and co-organized by the Science and Technology Innovation Center of International Academicians and the Electric Vehicle Research Center of Hong Polytechnic University Kong.
The forum, titled “Strengthening Electrification and Advancing Intelligence,” brought together leading academics, industry pioneers and policy experts from around the world. The discussions focused on three topics: Recent advances in electric mobility, Powertrains, batteries and hydrogenAnd Interaction of electric vehicles with power grids and clouds. The forum aims to move from smart connected vehicles to smart transportation, smart cities and ultimately a smart society, realizing the vision that “mobility is freedom, mobility is happiness”.
At the opening of the forum, Professor Nancy IP, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, President of GBAAA and President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, delivered the welcome speech. She noted that Hong Kong enjoys unique advantages in promoting electric vehicle technology and industrial collaboration in the Greater Bay Area, and even globally. Professor IP added that GBAAA is proud to provide this opportunity to strengthen electrification, advance intelligence and build the integrated systems that will truly power the next chapter of the electric vehicle revolution.
In his opening speech, Dr GE Ming, Acting Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, highlighted that although Hong Kong is not a traditional automotive hub, it has long contributed to the advancement of electric vehicles through research and innovation. Research teams continue to explore breakthroughs in battery technology, new energy, materials science and intelligent systems, placing Hong Kong’s ingenuity at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation.
Dr. GE further noted that the electric vehicle revolution is a global enterprise – a complex and collaborative one that calls for innovation in technology, policy, infrastructure, markets and talent. As an international innovation and technology center and a leading international financial center, Hong Kong is well-positioned to serve as a bridge fostering collaboration between government, industry, academia, research, investment and applications. Hong Kong aims to accelerate the new journey of the electric vehicle revolution and contribute to building a greener, smarter and more sustainable mobility future.
In his opening speech, Professor CHEN Xuedong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Vice President of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), highlighted that new energy vehicles have become a shared global solution to climate change and sustainable development. He noted that China’s electric vehicle industry has made remarkable progress – expanding its market size, advancing its technological capabilities and optimizing its industrial ecosystem – all of which have injected new impetus into global growth. Looking ahead, Professor CHEN said CAST will continue to drive progress by formulating clear technology goals and roadmaps, fostering talent innovation zones, and strengthening international collaboration platforms. Through interdisciplinary and cross-sector cooperation, these initiatives aim to accelerate industrial innovation. He also expressed hope that Hong Kong will leverage its institutional and geographical advantages to promote high-quality development of the electric vehicle industry.
Currently, the global electric vehicle industry is undergoing a crucial shift: from policy-driven growth to a dual engine powered by market forces and technological innovation. How to overcome initial hurdles of cost, scope and infrastructure, and move towards deeper integration with energy, transportation and urban systems, has become a common challenge across the sector. Professor CC CHAN, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Co-founder of GBAAA, Distinguished Chair Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and widely known as the father of Asian electric vehicles, delivered a keynote speech titled “New Journey of Electric Vehicle Revolution“He described a paradigm of scientific development”Electrification + Intelligence + Connectivity“, calling on scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and policymakers to collaborate closely and, through continuous iteration, jointly seize the opportunities of industrial transformation. He further called for cross-sector partnerships and sustainable innovation to move smart mobility from technological breakthroughs to large-scale city-wide implementation. Professor CHAN also highlighted the need to strengthen international cooperation and ensure a strategic position in the next phase of automobile evolution, fostering the healthy and sustainable growth of the global electric vehicle ecosystem.
The Forum featured a rich and varied program, bringing together distinguished speakers from academia, industry and research institutes for keynote addresses and in-depth panel discussions. Impressive speakers included Mr. Sean GREEN, President and CEO of BMW Group Region China; Mr. YIN Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Automobile; and senior executives from Chongqing Changan Automobile, Dongfeng Motor and Geely Research Institute, representing the forefront of the automobile industry. From the academic community, Professor James L. KIRTLEY JR., Member of the US National Academy of Engineering and Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Dr. Don TAN, Member of the US National Academy of Engineering and Vice President of the IEEE, shared their insights. Also present were renowned international experts such as Dr. Kenji MORITA, Senior Expert from Japan Automotive Research Institute (JARI) and Dr. Myron GRAW, Executive Director of Intelligent Production Systems, INC Innovation Center, who brought global perspectives on the evolution of electric mobility.
In his closing speech, Professor Jin-Guang TENG, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Vice-President of GBAAA of Academicians and President of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, summarized the main takeaways from the day’s discussions. He noted that in the face of climate change and global targets to reduce carbon emissions, electrification and smart mobility present significant opportunities for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Although Hong Kong has world-class research capabilities and access to international capital, there remains an urgent need to strengthen the links between research, technology transfer and industrialization. According to him, taking advantage of the innovation and technology platforms of the northern metropolis could accelerate this process. Professor TENG also called for broader collaboration and greater alignment of standards across sectors to foster a globally connected ecosystem for green and smart mobility.
The successful holding of the 2025 International Forum on the New Journey of Electric Vehicle Revolution marks an important milestone in the global industry’s journey towards “strengthening electrification and advancing intelligence”. GBAAA will continue to leverage its scientific research strengths and Hong Kong’s international connectivity to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. At the same time, it will promote science education and public engagement in innovation, supporting collaborative innovation and technological development in the Greater Bay Area. Through these efforts, GBAAA aims to help Hong Kong and the region as a whole become a world-class center of innovation and technology, thereby contributing to the country’s scientific and technological progress.
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