2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-21 11:49Group 1 - The election of Lian Yubo and Wu Kai as academicians marks a significant recognition of the technical leaders from the new energy vehicle industry, breaking the previous norm where academicians were primarily from universities and research institutions [1] - Wu Kai is recognized for his foundational work on CATL's key products, such as the Kirin battery and the Shenzhou supercharging battery, which have set new benchmarks for energy density and charging speed in global power batteries [1][3] - Lian Yubo's career reflects a cross-disciplinary approach, having transitioned from aircraft manufacturing to leading the development of electric platforms at BYD, making him a key figure in the company's technological output [1][3] Group 2 - Lian Yubo's leadership led to the launch of the world's first dual-mode electric vehicle, the F3DM, which achieved a significant range advantage over competitors, establishing BYD's "electric-first" hybrid technology route [2] - From 2020 to 2023, BYD's plug-in hybrid vehicle sales surged from 48,000 to 1.43 million units, representing a growth of approximately 30 times, highlighting the increasing importance of hybrid technology in China's global competitiveness in the new energy vehicle sector [2][3] - The election of these two corporate academicians underscores the comprehensive technological breakthroughs across China's new energy vehicle supply chain, enhancing the industry's core competitiveness in alignment with global automotive transformation goals under the "dual carbon" initiative [3]