Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-11 02:36Core Viewpoint - Hefei is positioning itself as a significant player in the rapidly growing new energy vehicle (NEV) industry in China, leveraging its advantages in vehicle manufacturing and battery production to enhance its competitiveness within the Yangtze River Delta region [1][3]. Group 1: Industry Development Strategy - Hefei aims to transition from a "manufacturing strong city" to an "industrial hub" by deeply integrating into the Yangtze River Delta, fostering a collaborative and symbiotic regional industrial chain [3]. - The city is focusing on enhancing the resilience of its industrial chain by promoting mergers and acquisitions among leading vehicle manufacturers and fostering close cooperation with upstream and downstream component suppliers [4]. - Hefei is addressing key shortcomings in areas such as automotive-grade chips and intelligent driving systems through a strategy of "introduction + co-construction," enhancing its industrial structure by attracting high-end component manufacturers from other cities [6]. Group 2: Technological Innovation - Hefei is establishing an innovation ecosystem by leveraging local research institutions and leading enterprises to create a collaborative research and development framework across the Yangtze River Delta [8][9]. - The city plans to build a "Yangtze River Delta New Energy Vehicle R&D Innovation Center" to focus on critical technology areas such as power batteries and intelligent driving [9]. - A cross-regional mechanism for tackling major technological challenges is proposed, with Hefei leading efforts in battery and chip technology while collaborating with other cities on various technological fronts [10]. Group 3: Market Strategy - Hefei's NEV enterprises have a competitive edge in the mid-to-low-end market but need to enhance their presence in the mid-to-high-end market through differentiated market entry strategies [14]. - The city is encouraged to promote cross-regional sales and service systems, collaborating with other cities to unify vehicle procurement standards and share operational resources [15]. - Hefei aims to establish a "Yangtze River Delta NEV Export Alliance" to enhance the global market presence of regional brands [15]. Group 4: Infrastructure Development - Hefei is leading the establishment of a unified charging network across the Yangtze River Delta, promoting standardization and interoperability of charging facilities [17]. - The city is developing smart road traffic systems and collaborating with other cities to enhance traffic data sharing and management efficiency [19]. Group 5: Policy and Talent Support - A "Yangtze River Delta NEV Coordination Group" is proposed to oversee industrial policy coordination and ensure sustainable development [20]. - Hefei is working to create a talent collaboration system across the region, focusing on training high-level engineers and fostering cooperation between universities and enterprises [21]. - The establishment of a regional investment fund for the NEV industry is suggested to attract social capital and support innovation and market expansion [22].