Welcome Message

“Technologies for Future Mobility by xEV”

Welcome to EVTeC 2025 in Yokohama, Japan.

On behalf of the organizing committee of EVTeC 2025, organized by JSAE, we warmly welcome all of you to the conference and to the beautiful city of Yokohama. We also extend our sincere gratitude to all our sponsors for their generous support of the event.

The first EVTeC was held in May 2011 with great success. Since then, it has taken place in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021-making EVTeC 2025 the sixth installment. Fourteen years have passed since the inaugural event, and during that time, the environment surrounding electric vehicles has changed significantly. In recent years, it is fair to say that electric vehicles have faced headwinds, influenced heavily by rapidly shifting economic and political landscapes. However, the progression of global warming is undeniable, and we believe it is our responsibility to provide environmentally friendly automobiles regardless of economic circumstances.

We must continue our research and development, constantly striving for the technological innovations necessary to meet this goal. If I may add, it is precisely during challenging times like these that we must develop and accumulate knowledge, refine our technologies, and prepare for the opportunities that lie ahead.

The theme of EVTeC 2025 is “Technologies for Future Mobility by xEV”. This represents our motivation to discuss not only EVs, but all environmentally friendly automobile technologies such as HEVs, PHEVs, and FCVs. In the Plenary Session and Keynote Session, there will be messages from the heads of Japanese OEMs and research presentations from experts in various fields. This time, we will focus not only on electrification technology but also on ICE technology. Approximately 100 cutting-edge technologies will be presented in the general sessions. We encourage you to join the sessions, engage in discussions, and explore the future of xEVs together.

Finally, Yokohama is a city full of sights to see and delicious food to enjoy, both day and night. After the engaging discussions, we hope you’ll take the time to explore the city and indulge your senses and treat your eyes and your appetite to all that Yokohama has to offer.

Please enjoy EVTeC 2025 in Yokohama!

Chairperson:
Kan AKATSU (Yokohama National University)