On August 15th, the 2024 IEEE PES Electric Vehicle Technology Committee (China) Annual Conference and Charging Network Technology Innovation Competition were successfully held in Beijing. Focused on cutting-edge EV technologies and trends, the event brought together experts, scholars, and industry leaders from EV and charging/Swapping industry to present advancements and explore future directions of the industry.
Annual Conference Highlights: Shaping the Industry’s Future
Co-hosted by IEEE PES Electric Vehicle Technology Committee (China), China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Smart Grid Technology and Equipment, Southeast University School of Electrical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Shenzhen Automotive Research Institute, Beijing Information Science & Technology University School of Mechanical Engineering, and Shandong Jicheng Zhitong New Energy Co., Ltd., the conference received support from eight IEEE PES subcommittees, Huawei Digital Power, Shenzhen Yilanke Electric, and Charging Pile Website.
Under the theme "Embracing Innovation, Scaling New Heights", the conference was moderated by Associate Professor Hu Zechun from Tsinghua University. Keynote speeches were delivered by Mr. Bo Zhiqian, Founder of IEEE PES China, and Mr. Chen Shuyong, Secretary-General of IEEE PES Energy and Power Generation Committee. Additionally, eight guests were invited. They are Prof. Huang Xueliang, Executive Vice President of Southeast University and Chair of the IEEE PES Electric Vehicle and Grid Interaction Technology Subcommittee; Mr. Zou Peng, Executive Secretary-General of China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance and Chair of the Electric Vehicle Service and Operation Technology Subcommittee; Prof. Sui Yi from Harbin Institute of Technology; Prof. Tang Aihua from Chongqing University of Technology. Mr. Pang Songling, Director of the Smart Grid Research Institute, Hainan Power Grid Co., Ltd.; Mr. Zhao Sheng, Algorithm Director of Xingxing Charging Cloud R&D Center; Mr. Wang Xing, Equipment Development Director of Hangzhou Lightning Speed Technology Co., Ltd., Mr. Yang Qi, General Manager of Nanjing Qingchen Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. They covered topics including EV motor and battery technologies, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies, key equipment development, and charging operation platforms.
Hu Zechun (Moderator), Associate Professor at Tsinghua University
Mr. Bo Zhiqian, Founder of IEEE PES China, highly commended the significant development and contributions of IEEE PES China during his address. Since its founding in 1988, IEEE PES China has grown to include thousands of members and multiple subcommittee, successfully launching specialized technical committees—most notably the historic breakthrough of the Satellite Technology Committee. This achievement not only demonstrates the rising leadership of Chinese electrical energy scholars on the global stage but also underscores IEEE PES China’s active role in advancing the globalization of China’s power and energy sector. In closing, Mr. Bo called for the IEEE PES Electric Vehicle Technology Committee to accelerate its organizational development and internationalization efforts, aiming to establish platforms for academic exchanges and international cooperation in EV technology between China and the rest of the world, thereby fostering collaborative progress in the EV industry.
Mr. Chen Shuyong, Secretary-General of the IEEE PES Energy and Power Generation Committee, recalled the grand occasion of last year's annual conference and its positive influence on the development of the EV industry. He also stressed the crucial role that electric vehicles play in the utilization of new energy and the operation of power systems. Meanwhile, Mr. Chen pointed out two major problems in the development of the EV industry: the recycling of used batteries and the safety management of charging piles in underground parking lots. He emphasized the need to draw on past experiences and set strict management standards to ensure the healthy and sustainable development of the EV industry.
During the thematic speech session, experts and scholars from industry associations, research institutions, universities, and leading enterprises shared insights into industry trends, technological innovations, and future challenges from diverse perspectives, providing attendees with a wealth of information and thought-provoking ideas.
Prof. Huang Xueliang, Executive Vice President of Southeast University and Chair of the IEEE PES Electric Vehicle and Grid Interaction Technology Subcommittee, stated in his speech: "Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) interaction is critical. Only by implementing V2G effectively, electric vehicles (EVs) can become true new energy vehicles (NEVs). EVs are not inherently NEVs—they only earn that title when they enable society’s energy loads to absorb more renewable energy through their operations."
Prof. Sui Yi from Harbin Institute of Technology delivered a comprehensive and in-depth speech on specialized motor systems for new energy vehicles. He introduced research advancements on composite-structured motors, multi-phase permanent magnet fault-tolerant motors, free-piston linear generators, and rare-earth-reduced/rare-earth-free permanent magnet motors, along with innovative achievements on fault diagnosis, fault-tolerant control, and motor optimization design platforms. This presentation highlighted Harbin Institute of Technology’s latest research and application potential in electric vehicle motor technologies.
Professor Tang Aihua from Chongqing University of Technology presented to the audience his team’s research on battery health assessment, aging prediction, and thermal runaway early warning using data-driven and physics-informed fusion methods. The work specifically addressed challenges in effective evaluation under complex operating conditions, sparse data, and different material systems. The team’s research achieved weekly thermal runaway early warning, validated through real-vehicle testing, providing critical support for the safe operation of new energy vehicles.
Mr. Pang Songling, Director of the Smart Grid Research Institute at Hainan Power Grid Co., Ltd., provided a comprehensive overview of Hainan Power Grid's advancements in developing key vehicle-to-grid (V2G) equipment during his speech. He detailed the development of virtual synchronous charging and discharging motors and coordinated control terminals, highlighting the significance of these devices in enabling deep integration between new energy vehicles and the grid, improving charging infrastructure utilization rate, and supporting grid regulation. Mr. Pang also discussed in depth the high-quality development of future V2G systems and the technical challenges ahead.
Mr. Zhao Sheng, Algorithm Director of Xingxing Charging Cloud R&D Center, shared his innovative work in charging operations, particularly the exploration and application of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies. He outlined stages ranging from site selection and construction, safe smart and intelligent operation and maintenance, to integrated energy services. Mr. Zhao also highlighted core elements including the virtual power plant platform, algorithm system, price response exploration, control-side research, and V2G pilot projects.
Mr. Wang Xing, Director of Equipment Development Department at Hangzhou Lightning Speed Technology Co., Ltd., shared R&D progress in liquid-cooled charging modules, covering its high-performance advantage, cost-reduction objectives, full-stack intelligent liquid-cooled charging system technology roadmap, innovations in self-developed high-power modules and application of vehicle development mindset to charging pile design.
Mr. Yang Qi, General Manager of Nanjing Qingchen Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., systematically outlined strategies for charging platform construction. He emphasized the importance of customizing operation management platforms for different clients and strategies to enhance asset value through maximizing energy economic efficiency and parking space utilization efficiency at charging stations. Mr. Yang demonstrated solutions such as integrated EV and electric bicycle charging, photovoltaic-storage-charging energy management, and methods to ensure system operational stability through case studies.
Mr. Zou Peng, Executive Secretary-General of China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance and Chair of the Electric Vehicle Service and Operation Technology Subcommittee, emphasized the critical role of policy support in driving the rapid growth of new energy vehicle (NEV) industry during his speech. He highlighted increasing domestic market share, export growth—especially breakthroughs in the European market, and analyzed strategies to consolidate and expand industry competitive advantages, including: building a self-reliant and controllable industrial chain, leading innovations in power batteries and electric drive technologies, promoting domestic chip substitution and basic software development. Mr. Zou also underscored the need to strengthen data security applications and advance intelligent connected vehicle technologies while maintaining global market leadership.
Innovation Competition: Igniting Technological Breakthroughs
The conference’s Charging Network Technology Innovation Competition drew submissions from numerous innovation team and enterprises. Selected through rigorous evaluations by IEEE PES subcommittees, 10 teams reached finalist. Projects spanned diverse fields, combining technical innovation with practical solutions for real-world EV challenges.
During the final round, teams presented their projects’ innovative points, technical advantages, and market application prospects to judges and the audience through presentations and Q&A sessions. After rigorous evaluation by expert judges, multiple projects received awards for their creativity, practicality, and future potential. These winning entries not only represent the development direction of electric vehicle technology but also provide fresh ideas and momentum for the industry’s future growth.
The 2024 IEEE PES Annual Conference and Innovation Competition served as a pivotal platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation. By fostering dialogue between academia, industry, and policymakers, the event reinforced the momentum toward smarter, greener EV ecosystems.
With the successful conclusion of the 2024 IEEE PES Electric Vehicle Technology Committee (China) Annual Conference & Charging Network Technology Innovation Competition, we witnessed a grand gathering that brought together industry elites, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative ideas. Through such events, we are confident that more groundbreaking technologies and concepts will be inspired and disseminated, contributing to the high-quality development of the electric vehicle industry.
