Key technologies for internal combustion engines should be incorporated into national development plans
In recent years, the Chinese internal combustion engine industry has played a vital role in the country's economic development. As part of the ten major industry revitalization plans, the automobile, equipment manufacturing, and shipping sectors have incorporated a significant number of internal combustion engines into their strategies. This has elevated the importance of the internal combustion engine industry within the national economy.
During an interview with reporters, Xing Min, executive vice chairman and secretary-general of the China Internal Combustion Engine Industry Association, emphasized that despite the challenges and uncertainties of 2009, the internal combustion engine sector remains a critical energy source for China's development. The industry is well-prepared to take on greater responsibilities in the national industrial promotion plan.
Although internal combustion engines are often considered intermediate products, they serve as the core power source for many host products. From cars and motorcycles to ships, railway locomotives, and oil drilling rigs, these engines provide the necessary propulsion. According to data from the China Internal Combustion Engine Industry Association, in 2008, China produced a total of 61.12 million internal combustion engines, with a combined power output of 1.03 billion kilowatts. Among these, approximately 8.5 million were used for road vehicles, including 6.1 million gasoline engines and 2.4 million diesel engines. Since the beginning of the new century, the industry has maintained seven consecutive years of growth.
Xing Min highlighted that the Chinese internal combustion engine industry has been expanding its market scale while accelerating its alignment with international standards in technology and environmental regulations. In terms of fuel injection technology, China has independently developed systems that meet its three emission standards, including electronically controlled gasoline and diesel engines. Many companies have established software and hardware platforms for electronic control fuel injection, achieving progress in high-pressure common rail and single-pump fuel injection systems. Turbocharging and intercooling technologies have also seen widespread application in diesel engines, with some adoption in gasoline engines. In electronic control technology, China has kept pace with global developments, now capable of producing full-powerplant electronic control systems. For gasoline engine new combustion systems, research is ongoing, with several technologies tested on certain models.
Looking ahead, the focus of the Internal Combustion Engine Association includes aligning with government economic policies and planning the development of industries related to internal combustion engines to ensure smooth industry growth. At the same time, efforts will be made to adjust the industrial structure and explore new development models. Xing Min stressed the importance of leveraging opportunities presented by foreign companies' adjustments, aiming to transform "Made in China" into "Created in China," and enhancing awareness of independent innovation, energy conservation, emission reduction, and green manufacturing throughout the industry chain.
"As a key power source, the technological advancements in internal combustion engines have benefited multiple industries and must be integrated into the national development plan," said Xing Min. He proposed the concept of a public innovation platform led by the China Internal Combustion Engine Industry Association, suggesting that technologies such as fuel injection, turbocharging, and post-treatment should be supported by national funding. The association would lead rapid research efforts to quickly convert these topics into shared industry achievements.
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