Group 1: Event Overview - The "2025 China Automotive Thermal System Academic Annual Conference" was held in Chongqing, organized by multiple automotive and engineering associations, marking the largest industry event to date with over 1,052 representatives and an exhibition area exceeding 12,000 square meters [1] Group 2: Automotive Industry Performance - In the first quarter of this year, China's automotive industry saw positive growth, with production and sales reaching 7.561 million and 7.47 million units, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 14.5% and 11.2% [4] - New energy vehicles (NEVs) achieved production and sales of 3.182 million and 3.075 million units, with year-on-year growth of 50.4% and 47.1%, making up 41.2% of total new car sales [4] - Exports of automobiles reached 1.42 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7.3%, with NEV exports at 441,000 units, up 43.9% [4] - The commercial vehicle market showed noticeable impacts from macroeconomic development, with production and sales of 1.048 million and 1.051 million units, reflecting year-on-year growth of 5.1% and 1.8% [4] Group 3: Technical Discussions and Innovations - The conference featured discussions on various topics including R290 thermal management systems, CO2 efficient heat pump systems, and intelligent algorithms for thermal management systems [5] - Key presentations included advancements in compressor-centered integrated thermal management for electric vehicles and the application of new refrigerants in automotive thermal systems [5][6] - Specialized sessions addressed the adaptability of environmentally friendly refrigerants and the evaluation technologies for thermal management systems and key components [8][9]