获批4年，济南起步区正在变成“汽车城”“光伏城”“会展新城”

Core Insights - The Jinan New and Old Kinetic Energy Conversion Pilot Zone has shown significant development in the past four years, focusing on industrial aggregation and improving public services, with a clear mission to become a new demonstration area, engine, platform, and urban area [1][4]. Industrial Development - A billion-level industrial cluster is rapidly emerging, with BYD's Jinan base producing one electric vehicle every minute and employing 26,000 people, contributing approximately 55 billion yuan to the local economy [2]. - The Jinan base of BYD has catalyzed the growth of related industries, with the number of automotive parts companies in the nearby Jiyang area increasing from 4 to over 30, with an expected output value exceeding 10 billion yuan in the next two to three years [3]. - The Jinan base of Aiko Solar, a leading photovoltaic battery manufacturer, has begun production, with plans to attract a large number of professionals and drive the transformation of the manufacturing sector in the pilot zone [3]. Economic Impact - The Jinan Yellow River International Convention and Exhibition Center, set to open by the end of 2023, has already hosted 35 events, generating a total contract value of 2 billion yuan and indirectly driving an economic benefit of approximately 18 billion yuan [4]. - The pilot zone has developed into a hub for new energy industries, including electric vehicles, high-efficiency solar cells, and hydrogen energy, with an industrial scale nearing 100 billion yuan [4]. Infrastructure Development - The pilot zone has seen significant infrastructure improvements, with the completion of four new bridges and tunnels, facilitating an average of 74,000 vehicles daily and enhancing connectivity between the new urban area and existing city zones [9][13]. - Over the past four years, more than 290 kilometers of municipal road construction has been initiated, with 180 kilometers already open to traffic, reflecting the high expectations for the pilot zone's development [13]. Talent and Research - The pilot zone has attracted four research institutes affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, gathering 580 high-level talents and forming a complete innovation ecosystem from research to incubation and industrialization [8]. - The establishment of the Sino-Singapore Green Technology Research Institute aims to cultivate 255 high-level talents in green energy and hydrogen technology over the next five years [8].