On the morning of September 28, the “Innovations in Vehicle Platforms and New Opportunities in the Industry Chain Forum” of the 2025 World New Energy Vehicle Conference was grandly held at the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center. This conference gathered senior executives from global vehicle manufacturers, smart chassis, drive systems, and technology companies to discuss the future development paths and technological breakthroughs of new energy vehicles.
Industry Giants Gather to Discuss the Future of New Energy Vehicles
Shidehao, Director of Vehicle Integration for Mercedes-Benz (China), shared a keynote speech titled “Development of Vehicle Platforms and New Opportunities in the Industry Chain”. He stated that Mercedes-Benz’s research and development layout in China has become the largest and most comprehensive outside Germany. The two major R&D centers in Beijing and Shanghai have formed an “innovation dual engine”, promoting more and more global projects. In terms of power architecture, Mercedes-Benz can flexibly switch between fuel, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric drives. In terms of intelligence, Mercedes-Benz has jointly developed intelligent driving assistance systems with Momenta, integrating ByteDance’s AI capabilities to enhance the smart experience. By continuously strengthening its self-research capabilities and deeply collaborating with top Chinese technology partners, Mercedes-Benz has achieved a dual innovation advantage of “Mercedes-Benz standards” + “Chinese speed”.
Stefan, Vice President of Powertrain Development at BMW Group’s China R&D Center, focused on introducing BMW’s technical solutions to address climate change challenges. The new generation of BMW electric drive systems utilizes new large cylindrical battery cells, improving by 20% compared to the fifth generation, and uses 50% recycled materials in key raw materials, reflecting a sustainability orientation. BMW also showcased its fuel cell vehicle pathway, believing that FCEVs can provide the driving experience of BEVs and quick refueling experiences. The sixth generation electric drive technology employs a compact asynchronous motor (ASM) on the front axle and an excitation synchronous motor (EESM) on the rear axle, offering higher efficiency and suitability for long-range models.
Technological Innovation and Restructuring of the Industry Chain
Su Linke, General Manager of Software Development at Deep Blue Automotive, shared practical experiences under the title “Co-creating and Winning to Restructure the Automotive Industry Chain”. He pointed out that intelligent connected new energy vehicles have entered a new cycle of “technology-product-industry” three-dimensional resonance. The traditional chain-based division of labor is being replaced by a “user-defined, data-driven” networked ecology. The supply chain must be positioned at the forefront of demand insights, technological iteration, product definition, and experience innovation across the entire chain, fully embracing digital transformation and building a system process that meets agile development and iteration requirements.
Liao Yinsheng, Director of the Chassis Technology Development Center at BYD Auto Engineering Research, shared insights on “Key Technologies and Applications of Fully Active Suspension”. The Cloud Chariot-X is the world’s first high-voltage fully active suspension system, innovatively breaking through key component technologies such as the four-quadrant main power system and control technology, and the high-voltage high-power “five-in-one integrated power source”. BYD has taken the lead in fully upgrading new energy vehicles to a high-voltage electrical architecture, empowering functional innovation and entering the era of fully active chassis.
NIO’s Assistant Vice President Bi Lu discussed NIO’s cutting-edge development and leading practices in the 900V universal high-voltage architecture. NIO has defined a universal high-voltage system architecture with a system voltage platform of up to 925V, peak charging current of 765A, and peak charging power of up to 600kW by breaking through the barriers of high-voltage technology applications. The NIO 900V platform not only significantly enhances user experience but also promotes the upgrade and iteration of high-voltage related technologies across the industry.
Trends in Studying Abroad and Their Connection to New Energy Vehicles
With the rapid development of new energy vehicle technology, the automotive industry’s demand for high-end talent is increasing. This not only provides more employment opportunities for students but also makes studying abroad a trend. Many students choose to pursue further education abroad to learn advanced automotive technology and management experience. For instance, some top universities in the United States and Europe, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, and the Technical University of Munich, offer specialized automotive engineering and management courses. These courses not only cover traditional automotive engineering knowledge but also involve cutting-edge fields such as new energy vehicles and autonomous driving.
Which brands do you think will stand out in the future new energy vehicle market? Will this technological revolution change your car-buying plans? With the significant improvement in electric vehicle range, are you more inclined to choose new energy models? These questions are worth deep reflection. With the changes in new energy vehicle policies and the continuous updates of electric vehicle range rankings, the future automotive market will be full of infinite possibilities.
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