Recently, a joint research group consisting of the Chongqing University Vehicle Power System Team, Chang'an New Energy Automobile, and Ottawa University of Technology in Canada won the 2020 SAE Environmental Excellence to Transportation Award (E2T) in recognition of the group's outstanding contributions to the basic research of electric vehicle power system modeling and control. The joint research group is led by Professor Hu Xiaosong, and carries out systematic research on the advanced battery management and optimal powertrain control of hybrid electric vehicles, making important contributions to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions throughout the life cycle of transportation. Previously, SAE E2T awards were awarded to R&D teams from Europe, America and Japan. This is the first time that a China-led R&D team has won the award.

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SAE Environmental Excellence to Transportation Award

Established in 2000, this award recognizes an individual or groups of individuals who through their ingenuity and dedication make significant innovations in reducing the environmental impact caused by the transportation industry. These innovative achievements may occur in motorized vehicles for land, sea, air, and space in the areas of fuels, alternative propulsion methods, fuel usage, materials, energy usage, manufacturing methods, logistics support, as well as in education, training and improving public awareness.

The key criteria for recognition are innovation, originality, demonstrated significant favorable impact on the environment and improvement over any existing technologies, methods and public acceptance. The award consists of a crystal globe and is presented at the Awards Ceremony during the WCX World Congress Experience.

Detailed information about the award can be found at：

https://www.sae.org/participate/awards/environmental-excellence-in-transportation-e2t-award