With the objective of sharing our knowledge of the “new energy vehicle” sector, the Commercial Service in Shanghai will begin offering a weekly, 1- to 2-page “China Brief” focusing on the rapid developments of this industry.
Background
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R&D: In Beijing, New China-US Clean Energy Research Center |
Plans were announced in July to cooperatively research areas in the clean energy sector (China’s MOST and the United States’ DOE). Priorities are to include green building, clean coal and clean energy vehicles. Initial funding support from both countries will be US$15 million.
| Forecast: Clean Energy Vehicles and Auto Parts |
The new energy vehicles and auto parts base in Jiading International Auto Zone plans to have a production capacity of 10,000 new energy vehicles by 2010; 100,000 units by 2012; and 300,000 units by 2015. This new base will focus on EV/HEV development, battery, and motor system management. In addition, Shanghai authorities plan to showcase approximately 1,000 new energy vehicles during the 2010 World Expo.
| Policy: 500,000 New Energy Vehicles by 2011 |
China’s automotive industry intends to leap-frog current industry leaders, much like how telecom companies of developing countries skipped land-line infrastructures and went straight to cell phone towers. The central government is encouraging its auto industry to reach a production capacity of 500,000 for new energy vehicles by 2011. This boost is targeted at 13 cities – including Beijing, Shanghai and Chongqing. BYD revised sales forecast to 700,000 vehicle sales in 2010 due to increased governmental support.
| Standards: Opportunity for China-US Collaboration |
Dr. Yilong Chen, General Director & Chief Representative in China for the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), believes that both US and China can establish a global standard for new energy vehicles that would benefit all auto parts suppliers. If industry players collaborate in the same way the Detroit Big Three did by creating AIAG, then US and China can define the competitive landscape to the benefit of both countries’ supplier base.
| Standards: Three Categories of Alternative Energy Technologies |
China’s MIIT unveiled new standards which divides current alternative energy techs into three categories: Start-Up, Developing, and Mature. Only “mature” technologies will be permitted mass production, although “developing” technologies will be allowed limited sales. Currently, only hybrid & electric vehicles with NiMH or lead-acid batteries are classified as using mature technology. Government authorities are pushing for use of only NiMH in the next three years, which will then be replaced by lithium and/or fuel cells.
Briefing No. 1 Chinese Competitor
Profiles
Briefing No. 2 Chinese Battery Manufacturer
Profiles
Briefing No. 3 Chinese Electric Motor
Company Profiles
Briefing No. 4 Chinese Companies in the Global EV Market
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Wenjuan Zhan (展文娟)
Senior Commercial Specialist
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Keenton Chiang (姜建栋)
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United States Foreign Commercial Service
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In the U.S.
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International Trade Specialist
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