News I iCET gives speech at the 7th International Forum on Energy Saving and New Energy Innovation and Development.
September 7th 2011, Beijing – The 7th "International Forum on Energy Efficiency and New Energy Vehicles Innovation and Development" was held at the National Conference Center in Beijing. The theme of the conference was "Intelligent Transportation Systems and New Energy Vehicles – Low Carbon Transportation".
iCET's transportation team participated in this forum. President Dr. Feng An was invited to make a speech entitled "Inspiration for new energy automotive development in California", where he introduced California's experiences on developing new energy vehicles, and raised ten suggestions for Chinese industry. He pointed out that Chinese automakers should carefully consider the technology gap between China and California, improve innovation and core competencies, and improve product quality. Governments need to establish a mature technology and market road map, improve fiscal policies, and guide the long-term development of the industry. It is also necessary for governments to coordinate with relevant departments and enterprises to create a win-win situation, increase the smart grid and electricity charge infrastructures, strengthen the public awareness education, and reinforce the enterprise autonomy.
Additionally, iCET invited Mr. Dave Rolf, Executive Director of the Hawaiian Automotive Dealer’s Association, to represent the Mayor of Honolulu to discuss the actions Honolulu is taking to promote electric vehicles and renewable energy for electric vehicles in Hawaii.
September 7th, 2011, Dr. Feng An made a speech at the "International Forum on Energy Efficiency and New Energy Vehicles Innovation and Development".