**Demonstration of fuel cell vehicles: The first batch of 100 fuel cell vehicles in Shanghai have been put into operation

Shanghai is at the forefront of the development of hydrogen energy and fuel cell vehicle industries in the country. In 2003, it took the lead in developing China’s first fuel cell vehicle, the “Chaoyue No.1”, covering a wide range of vehicle types including passenger cars, buses, and trucks ； The layout of the eight core components is essentially complete; the fuel cell system developed independently ranks among the best in China, and core components such as stacks, membrane electrodes, and bipolar plates possess strong competitiveness in the domestic market ； Approximately 1,500 fuel cell vehicles have been deployed, and 12 hydrogen refueling stations have been built, thereby establishing a hydrogen supply network that utilizes various methods such as pure hydrogen and a combination of hydrogen and gasoline. Jiading District is making every effort to develop an industrial cluster for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. As the core area for the innovative development of the automotive industry in Jiading District, Shanghai International Automobile City will further consolidate industrial resources, improve the industrial chain, enhance the functions of relevant platforms, and promote large-scale demonstration applications, thereby providing strong support for the growth of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle industry at both the district and city levels.

Going back to 2001, SAIC Motor realized that hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles held great potential for development, and thus took the lead in the industry in carrying out research and development on fuel cell technology. In 2001, SAIC launched the Phoenix-1 fuel cell vehicle project. Through years of continuous investment and dedicated efforts, SAIC has invested over 3 billion yuan in research and development, obtained 511 patents related to fuel cells, and actively participated in formulating 15 standards for fuel cells. SAIC’s “Key Technology Research and Industrialization Project for Fuel Cell Vehicles” won the Special Prize at the 2019 “China Automotive Industry Science and Technology Progress Award”.

In 2014, the Roewe 750 fuel cell sedan became the first fuel cell vehicle in China to be officially registered. In 2016, the Roewe 950 fuel cell sedan became the first fuel cell sedan in China to be approved for sale, marketed, and registered. In 2017, the Dacheng FCV80 fuel cell minibus became the first and only commercially available fuel cell bus of its kind in China. In 2018, the Roewe 950 fuel cell sedan and the SHENVO fuel cell bus were selected as vehicles for the \"United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Project to Promote the Commercialization of Fuel Cell Vehicles in China\". The SHENVO fuel cell bus began commercial operation on Shanghai’s Route 114 bus line at the end of 2018. In 2020, SAIC Yuejin fuel cell logistics vehicles and fuel cell special vehicles were listed in the announcements issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. In 2021, the JieHydro Qiyuan M4H fuel cell stack launched by SAIC’s JieHydro Technology immediately sparked widespread discussion in the new energy vehicle sector. The M4H fuel cell stack was entirely designed and developed by SAIC, with all 44 primary components being domestically produced, achieving a 100% level of autonomy and localization. The JieHydro Qiyuan series of fuel cell systems equipped with M4H stacks meet international first-class standards in key technical parameters such as stack power, stack power density, and system power.

Leveraging advanced and mature technologies, SAIC Group has currently launched a range of products including sedans, MPVs, minivans, buses, light trucks, and heavy trucks, thus forming a relatively complete product portfolio. With millions of kilometers of driving distance logged, the company has accumulated extensive experience in commercial operations. In the context of the energy transition, hydrogen is a secondary energy source that is abundant, green, low-carbon, and widely applicable; it is gradually becoming one of the key elements in the global energy transition. In line with the trend toward green and low-carbon development, SAIC Group is accelerating the industrialization of fuel cell vehicles. It actively supports Shanghai’s efforts to become a world-class hub for hydrogen energy innovation, industrial development, and diverse demonstration applications. Meanwhile, SAIC Group’s approach to hydrogen energy development offers alternative solutions for the growth of China’s automotive industry. It is hoped that more enterprises with a sense of responsibility and strong capabilities, like SAIC Group, will strive to help China take a leading role in the global development of hydrogen energy.

2016-08-03 16:56 Recently, China’s first batch of mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be put into demonstration operation in cities such as Yunfu and Foshan in Guangdong. Once fully built and put into operation, it will have the capacity to produce 5,000 hydrogen fuel buses per year, making it one of the largest production bases for new energy fuel cell vehicles in the country. In the second half of 2016, the first batch of 28 hydrogen fuel-cell buses, produced in mass quantity, will be put into demonstration service in Foshan and Yunfu respectively. When it comes to new energy vehicles, what comes to mind for most people are the lithium-ion electric vehicles that have been very popular in recent years. Driven by favorable policies such as subsidies and lottery systems, as well as the further advancement of manufacturing technologies for lithium-ion electric vehicles, it has experienced sustained rapid growth since 2013. Compared to lithium, hydrogen has the advantages of being clean, efficient, and recyclable; furthermore, its low weight makes it easier to increase range. Moreover, its reserves are extremely abundant, accounting for 75% of the total elements in the universe. As an excellent energy carrier, hydrogen can be utilized in two ways: through direct combustion in internal combustion engines to generate power, or via fuel cells to produce electricity. The efficiency of using hydrogen in combination with fuel cells is as high as 60%, which makes this approach the dominant trend in hydrogen energy applications. Industry experts point out that the current market for fuel cell applications has already begun to develop, and the hydrogen energy industry is set to grow rapidly as downstream applications expand. Currently, both Japan and China are making significant efforts in the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Toyota in Japan has developed models such as FCVH-adv and MIRAI, Honda has introduced the Clarity, while Mercedes-Benz has launched the Vision Tokyo among other hydrogen fuel cell vehicles ； Domestically, SAIC Motor (600104, Stock Forum) is also working on the development of fuel cell vehicles. And in late May, Foton Motor (600166, stock forum) received orders for 100 hydrogen fuel cell buses ； On June 8, Xinyuan Power, Jiefang, and FAW reached a partnership to develop the J6F fuel cell logistics vehicle. Choi Jun-hui, a researcher in the automotive industry sector, said in an interview with a reporter from China Business News, “The main reason for using fuel cells is that they can reduce pollution to the environment and atmosphere. Replacing traditional gasoline vehicles with clean energy sources will be the trend of the future.” ” However, although fuel cell vehicles can reduce environmental stress, as demand continues to rise, their cost and production process must also be taken into consideration. Cui Junhui is optimistic about this. He said, “If new energy vehicles are developed on a large scale, the demand for fuel cells will continue to increase. Although fuel cell systems are relatively complex and the materials used are costly, technological breakthroughs can effectively reduce production costs.” ” “In terms of the technology related to fuel cell components, there is still a certain gap between domestic companies and their foreign counterparts. Relevant enterprises need to enhance their R&D and innovation capabilities in key technologies and strive to catch up with foreign companies, so as to enable China’s new energy vehicle industry to enter a brand-new era. ”Cui Junhui added.

Ordos City’s Incentive Policies to Support the Demonstration and Application of Fuel Cell Vehicles in the Shanghai Urban Agglomeration Article 1: These policies are formulated in order to implement the provisions of the \"Notice on Carrying Out Demonstration Applications of Fuel Cell Vehicles issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the **Energy Administration\" (Cai Jian [2020] No. 394), as well as the \"Implementation Plan for the Demonstration and Application of Fuel Cell Vehicles in the Shanghai Urban Agglomeration\", and to promote such demonstration applications in Ordos City. 　　Article 2: For the purposes of this policy, a \"fuel cell vehicle\" refers to a vehicle that uses an on-board hydrogen fuel cell system as its power source, with vehicle types including passenger cars, buses, trucks, etc. 　　Article 3: A special support fund for the demonstration and application of fuel cell vehicles in the Shanghai urban cluster in Ordos City (hereinafter referred to as the municipal special fund) shall be established. The **reward funds obtained by Ordos City for its participation in the demonstration and application of fuel cell vehicles within the Shanghai urban cluster shall be included within this fund, with allocation managed by the municipal finance department. Expenses for project review, auditing, and performance evaluation are covered within the working funds of the relevant departments. Each banner and district shall allocate supplementary funds in accordance with the requirements of this policy for the demonstration and application of fuel cell vehicles in their respective areas, and formulate practical implementation rules for fund management. 　　Article 4: The relevant departments directly under the municipal government are responsible for the use and management of municipal special funds in accordance with their respective responsibilities. Among them, the entities that organize the application and implementation of projects must fulfill their corresponding duties in line with the principle that \"those who use the funds are responsible for them\". 　　(1) The Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology is responsible for taking the lead in formulating policies for rewards and subsidies, establishing municipal-level special funds, and working together with the Municipal Finance Bureau to manage these funds and allocate them as planned. Responsible for supporting the organization and implementation of vehicle demonstration application projects. 　　(II) The Municipal Finance Bureau is responsible for the budgeting and allocation of special funds, as well as for monitoring and supervising their use. 　　(III) The Municipal Energy Bureau is responsible for supporting the implementation of hydrogen refueling station construction projects and initiatives aimed at reducing hydrogen production costs. 　　Article 5 Support Principles (1) Comprehensive planning and integrated evaluation. Coordinate the promotion plans for various types of demonstration vehicles across different years, taking into account comprehensive factors such as technology, application, and operation, and provide support to the most suitable candidates. 　　(II) Apply traction to highlight key points. Driven by the large-scale demonstration and application of fuel cell vehicles, emphasis is placed on encouraging the sustainable use of complete vehicles, while exploring reasonable business models. 　　(III) Conduct timely evaluations and make dynamic adjustments. Taking into account factors such as **policy orientation, technological advancements, and the outcomes of pilot applications, the vehicle promotion plan and the comprehensive evaluation system should be adjusted as appropriate. 　　Article 6 Scope of Support Areas (1) Support for the demonstration application of complete vehicles. By the end of 2025, for fuel cell vehicles that are used for demonstration purposes in Ordos City and earn **comprehensive evaluation reward points for such demonstration projects in the Shanghai urban agglomeration**, a subsidy will be provided to the vehicle purchasers at a ratio of 1:1 with respect to the amount of funding allocated as a reward. The supplementary funding for this city is shared by the municipal level and the district where the vehicle is registered in a 1:1 ratio. 　　(II) Support the planning and construction of hydrogen refueling stations. By the end of 2025, subsidies will be provided to the entities responsible for the operation and construction of hydrogen refueling stations that are in operation within the Ordos city area and meet the requirements set for the construction of such stations as part of the demonstration project for fuel cell vehicles in the Shanghai urban agglomeration. The amount of these subsidies shall not exceed 30% of the total approved investment in equipment acquisition and installation. For a filling capacity of 500–1000 kilograms per day (not including that amount), the maximum subsidy amount per station is 3 million yuan; for a filling capacity of ≥1000 kilograms per day, the maximum subsidy amount per station is 4.5 million yuan. The subsidy funds are allocated over three years, with the municipal level and the district where the hydrogen station is located sharing them in a 1:1 ratio. 　　(III) Guide the reduction of hydrogenation costs. By the end of 2025, subsidies will be provided to the operators of hydrogen refueling stations located within the Ordos city area, for those stations that supply hydrogen at a price of no more than 20 yuan per kilogram to fuel cell vehicles that are eligible to receive the incentives under this policy for supporting the demonstration use of complete vehicles; such subsidies will be based on the actual annual amount of hydrogen used by these fuel cell vehicles. For the periods 2022–2025, the applicable rates are 30 yuan/kg, 18 yuan/kg, 11 yuan/kg, and 3 yuan/kg respectively. The subsidy funds are shared in a 1:1 ratio by the municipal level and the district where the hydrogen station is located. 　　Article 7 Fund Application Process (1) The organizations responsible for the implementation of each project issue fund application notices on an annual basis in accordance with the requirements, specifying matters such as application conditions, required documents, and the application process ； In accordance with the principle of territorial jurisdiction, the application for the project is submitted by the enterprise proposing it; after being verified by the local competent authorities in the relevant district or county, and following consultations and approval by relevant departments such as those in charge of finance, the application is recommended through the proper procedures. 　　(II) The organization responsible for the application and implementation of the project conducts evaluations and assessments of the submitted projects as needed; those that meet the requirements are included in the list of potential projects for funding, and after public announcement, a fund allocation plan is formulated. 　　(III) Third-party agencies can be entrusted to carry out tasks such as evaluation and acceptance. 　　(IV) For the same project that meets multiple policies, support shall be provided in accordance with the principle of giving priority to the highest standard without duplication. 　　Article 8 Budget Management and Fund Allocation 　　(1) Budget preparation. The organization responsible for submitting the project application, in conjunction with the municipal finance bureau, prepares the budget for special funds in this field for the following year. 　　(II) Apply for funding. The organization responsible for submitting the project proposal provides suggestions regarding fund allocation to the municipal finance department, based on the progress of project implementation. 　　(III) Allocation of funds. After the Municipal Finance Bureau reviews the applications for allocation of special funds in accordance with the relevant regulations on the management of financial fund disbursements, these funds are allocated to the relevant banners and districts. Those banners and districts then provide matching funds before disbursing the amounts to the recipients of the awards and subsidies. 　　Article 9: For the fuel cell vehicle demonstration and application projects supported by the approved municipal special funds, the competent departments in various banners and districts shall strengthen supervision to ensure that the use of such funds is proper, safe, and effective ； In the event of any major issues, they should be reported promptly to the relevant departments directly under the city government. The Municipal Development and Reform Commission, in conjunction with the Municipal Finance Bureau, is responsible for performance management; it may delegate third-party agencies to conduct regular random inspections and special evaluations of those districts or entities that receive municipal funds or subsidies. 　　Article 10 Municipal special funds shall be used for specific purposes only and accounted for separately. For banners and districts with poor performance in implementation and failure to allocate funds in full as planned, project reviews will be suspended for one year. For acts such as fraudulently obtaining award funds in violation of **laws, regulations, or relevant disciplinary rules, the responsible entities and key officials will be held accountable in accordance with the regulations, and the awarded funds will be recovered. 　　Article 11: Relevant departments shall carry out the disclosure of information on special funds in accordance with the relevant requirements for information disclosure. 　　Article 12: This policy shall be interpreted by the People’s ** of Ordos City. 　　Article 13: This policy shall come into effect as of the date of its issuance and remain in force until December 31, 2025. During the valid period, if adjustments are made to the relevant policies, standards, and requirements for the demonstration of fuel cell vehicles, such adjustments shall prevail.

For fuel cell vehicles that are used for demonstration purposes in Ordos City and earn points as part of the comprehensive evaluation for demonstration projects of fuel cell vehicles in the Shanghai urban agglomeration, a reward is provided to the vehicle purchasing entity, with funding allocated at a 1:1 ratio to the amount of the reward. The supplementary funding for this city is shared by the municipal level and the district where the vehicle is registered in a 1:1 ratio.