Major global automakers and experts have called for more intensive cooperation in the field of new energy vehicles (NEVs) to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality.
Speaking at the 3rd World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC), the international participants said since China is the biggest auto market in the world, they are willing to work with Chinese partners to fight against climate change for a clean, beautiful world.
Themed "Comprehensively promoting marketization, accelerating cross-industry integration, jointly achieving carbon neutrality," the three-day event was held in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, from Sept. 15 to 17.
John Edwards, British Trade Commissioner for China, said he encourages more Chinese companies to explore collaboration opportunities with the UK and help shape the battery and new energy vehicle market.
"Both China and the UK have detailed plans for zero-emission vehicles. I firmly believe, through exchanges and cooperation such as in this event, we can accelerate innovation, and foster a successful environment to meet our zero-emission vehicle objectives," Edwards said.
As a company that has operated in the Chinese market for decades, BMW expressed its support for the green transition in China.
The German automaker said it will provide more zero-emission vehicles for the Chinese market and expand the scale of public charging stations by collaborating with Chinese companies. BMW is forging cooperation with Chinese tech giants to help startups in tech innovation, BMW chief of development Frank Weber said in a video speech.