The 13th China Annual Conference on Automotive Thermal Management Technology 2025 was successfully convened in Shanghai from July 8 to 9.
Since its inception, the China Annual Conference on Automotive Thermal Management Technology has established itself at the vanguard of new energy vehicle (NEV) industry development. The event maintains a comprehensive focus on the entire NEV thermal management value chain while closely tracking relevant technological breakthroughs. As a steadfast platform for debuting cutting-edge thermal management innovations, the conference has for thirteen consecutive years facilitated technical exchange and collaboration between OEMs and component suppliers, attracting over 8,000 industry participants cumulatively. This year’s event drew participation from more than 200 enterprises and institutions, including Aotecar.
Over 30 technical experts representing OEMs, leading component manufacturers, industry organizations, and research institutions delivered incisive presentations addressing critical technical challenges in the field. The conference witnessed the debut of more than 10 groundbreaking technologies, alongside authoritative interpretations of two industry standards. During the forum sessions, expert speakers from prominent companies including Li Auto, BYD, Dongfeng Motor, SAIC Motor, GAC Group, Sanhua Intelligent Controls, and Aotecar shared specialized insights across five principal thematic areas: “Integration Trends in Thermal Management Modules,” “Exploratory Research on Innovative Thermal Management Technologies,” “Intelligent-Driven Development of Vehicle Thermal Management,” “Thermal Management Efficiency Enhancement,” and “Technologies for Efficient and Safe Battery Systems.”
After thirteen years of rigorous selection and industry recognition, the successful convening of this annual conference represents not merely a technological showcase but a dynamic convergence of ideas and industry intelligence. By addressing technical challenges and solutions in areas such as vehicle thermal management integration, heat pump air conditioning, and battery thermal management, the conference assembles diverse stakeholders from across the industrial ecosystem, fostering a more dynamic and influential industry platform. Participating delegates unanimously affirmed their commitment to jointly exploring cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, deepening collaboration in the NEV thermal management sector, and promoting integrated development through “transportation-energy convergence.” This collective effort aims to drive technological innovation and sustainable growth within the automotive thermal management industry.
