2025 International Forum on New Journey of Electric Vehicle Revolution

Strategic Insights -

The 2025 International Forum on New Journey of Electric Vehicle Revolution brought together leading scholars, industry pioneers, and policy experts from around the world to discuss recent advances in electric mobility, powertrains, batteries, and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as electric vehicles' interaction with power grids and clouds. The forum aimed to advance from intelligent connected vehicles to intelligent transportation, smart cities, and ultimately an intelligent society. Held in Hong Kong, the event was hosted by The Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians (GBAAA) and co-organised by the International Academicians Science and Technology Innovation Centre and the Research Centre for Electric Vehicles at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Key Takeaways:

  • The global electric vehicle industry is undergoing a pivotal shift from policy-driven growth to a dual engine powered by market forces and technological innovation.
  • The industry faces challenges in overcoming the initial barriers of cost, range, and infrastructure, and moving towards a deeper integration with energy, transportation, and urban systems.
  • Professor Nancy IP, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chair of GBAAA, and President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, highlighted Hong Kong's unique advantages in promoting electric vehicle technology and industrial collaboration across the Greater Bay Area and globally.
  • Dr GE Ming, Acting Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, emphasized Hong Kong's long contribution to advancing electric vehicles through research and innovation, and its role as a bridge between government, industry, academia, research, investment, and applications.
  • Professor CHEN Xuedong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Vice President of China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), noted that China's electric vehicle industry has made remarkable strides, expanding its market scale, advancing technological capabilities, and optimising its industrial ecosystem.
  • Professor C.C. Chan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, outlined a scientific development paradigm of "Electrification + Intelligence + Connectivity," calling for scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to collaborate closely and drive smart mobility from technological breakthroughs to large-scale, citywide implementation.
  • Renowned international experts, including Dr Kenji Morita and Dr Myron Graw, shared their insights on the evolution of electric mobility and the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

Statistics:

  • The global electric vehicle industry is estimated to be undergoing a pivotal shift, with key statistics including:

+ 7 million electric vehicles sold in 2022 worldwide (Source: International Energy Agency)

+ China accounting for over 50% of global electric vehicle sales (Source: China Association for Science and Technology)

+ 70% of global electric vehicle sales expected to come from Asia by 2025 (Source: International Energy Agency)

  • The forum featured a rich and wide-ranging agenda, with over 20 keynote speeches and panel discussions, featuring over 50 distinguished speakers from academia, industry, and research institutions.

Sources:

  • GBAAA (2025)
  • International Energy Agency (2022)
  • China Association for Science and Technology (2022)