2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-21 13:50Core Insights - The election results for the 2025 Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering academicians were announced, with key figures from the new energy vehicle industry, including BYD's Lian Yubo and CATL's Wu Kai, being elected [2] - This marks the first time that technical leaders from the new energy vehicle supply chain have been recognized as academicians, breaking the previous trend of academicians coming primarily from universities and research institutions [2] Company Highlights - Wu Kai, as the chief scientist at CATL, has been instrumental in developing core products like the Kirin battery and the Shenzhou supercharging battery, which have set new benchmarks for energy density and charging speed in global power batteries [2] - 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 technology output [2][3] - Under Lian Yubo's leadership, BYD launched the world's first dual-mode electric vehicle, the F3DM, which achieved a significant range of 100 kilometers on electric power alone, establishing BYD's dominance in hybrid technology [3] Industry Trends - From 2020 to 2023, BYD's sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles surged from 48,000 to 1.43 million units, marking a growth of approximately 30 times, highlighting the increasing importance of hybrid technology in China's new energy vehicle sector [3][5] - The plug-in hybrid technology route is becoming a core competitive advantage for China's new energy vehicle industry in the global market, with data indicating that plug-in and hybrid models have become new growth points in exports [3][4] - The election of these two corporate academicians underscores the comprehensive technological breakthroughs across the Chinese new energy vehicle supply chain, from core components to vehicle manufacturing, aligning with global automotive industry transformation goals under the "dual carbon" initiative [5]