On May 20^th, 2025, the International Seminar on BRI Vehicles Low Carbon Standards Research and Demonstration was held in Beijing. The event was jointly organized by the BRI International Green Development Coalition (BRIGC) and Automotive Data of China Co., Ltd. The Chief Development Officer of BRIGC chaired the meeting.

The seminar centered around two sessions: international progress in automotive low-carbon standard development among BRI partner countries, and concepts, trends, and practices of green freight. The BRIGC representative first introduced the progress of the BRI vehicles low carbon standards research and demonstration project which is underway. It has been agreed by all experts that the low-carbon development of the automotive industry is not only vital to transportation sector but also closely related to carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals of all countries. It will also have a profound impact on the green and low-carbon development of BRI partner countries. Experts shared the latest progress in international standards, identified key challenges in the process of standard development, and advised to strengthen international communication and cooperation in standard development by giving full play to BRIGC as a platform.

About 40 participants from international organizations, research institutes, and enterprises attended the meeting in a hybrid form, including International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Institute for Essential Services Reform of Indonesia, Thailand Automotive Institute, Strategy 613, Tsinghua University, Transport Planning and Research Institute of Ministry of Transport of China, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd., Chery Automobile Co. Ltd., and CATL.