摘要：On June 7th, BFA International Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation Forum 2025 Hong Kong Conference successfully held a ses
On June 7th, BFA International Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation Forum 2025 Hong Kong Conference successfully held a session of "Mobility in the Futre". FWA Tien Fang, Fellow of Academy of Engineering Singapore and an emeritus professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Leng Zhen, Associate Director of the Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Vivian CHEUNG Kar-fay, CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Joseph Law, the Managing Director of CLP Power Hong Kong, WU Yachen, Vice-President of EHang Intelligent Equipment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd, ZHAN Zhangsong, General Manager of Changan Prospective Technology R&D Institute and Executive Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Vehicle Safety Technology attend the session as guest speakers. Yu Jiangmiao, Associate Dean at the School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology (SCUT) presided over the discussion.
As technological advancements continue to reshape the transportation landscape, industry leaders and experts gathered to discuss the technical pathways for the digital transformation of intelligent transportation systems, emphasizing the pivotal role of smart roads in enabling a seamless smart mobility ecosystem. The discussion also addressed major challenges and growth opportunities arising from the ongoing transition. Another key focus was the coordinated development of low-altitude economy and ground transportation systems, exploring how emerging aerial mobility solutions can integrate with traditional infrastructure. Additionally, experts analyzed the impact of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) trends on urban spatial planning and the evolving competition in automotive technology, driven by innovations in vehicle design and functionality.
Panelists agreed that the future of transportation lies in building safe, intelligent, and green mobility systems. Fwa Tien Fang highlighted that the intelligent transformation of transportation systems is an irreversible trend, emphasizing that the ultimate goal of smart vehicles is to achieve safe and reliable autonomous driving. He stressed that the key to realizing autonomous driving lies in advancing coordinated development among vehicles, roads, and users. Leng Zhen emphasized that future road development will prioritize green and low-carbon solutions through a series of strategy: promoting the recycling of solid waste materials (such as repurposing discarded tires and plastics into high-performance pavement), adopting low-energy construction techniques like warm-mix and cold-mix asphalt to reduce temperatures without compromising quality, and developing next-generation durable materials to surpass traditional asphalt and concrete—extending road lifespan while advancing sustainability. Vivian CHEUNG Kar-fay shared Hong Kong Airport’s plans to become the leader in autonomous mobility. The airport is currently building the city’s largest self-driving transport system, with autonomous vehicles already operating airside for cargo and passenger transport. The airport aims to achieve fully autonomous airfield operations within five years and eventually integrate unmanned vehicles into public transport networks outside restricted zones.
Experts noted that while transportation systems are advancing rapidly, significant challenges remain in aligning technological innovation with effective policy frameworks. Zhan Zhangsong pointed to key issues in the development of intelligent vehicles, including ambiguous data sovereignty, inadequate user privacy protections, and the lack of clear liability standards for accidents involving advanced driving-assistance systems. He stressed that resolving these challenges requires national-level top-down design and cross-departmental governance mechanisms to ensure coordinated solutions. Wu Yachen highlighted the growing disconnections between existing policies and the rapid evolution of low-altitude economy technologies. She called for a secure, tiered airspace management system to optimize resource allocation and stimulate innovation in this emerging sector. Luo Jiajin emphasized the deep interconnection between green energy systems and transportation, particularly in Hong Kong’s push toward carbon neutrality. He proposed a three-pronged approach: enhancing cross-sector research and planning coordination, updating legal and regulatory frameworks to accommodate new technologies, and expanding industry training programs to prepare professionals for emerging electric mobility solutions, so that to acclerate green transport transition.
Industry leaders concluded that the future of transportation innovation requires a deep coordinated mechanism integrating government, industry, academia and research institutions. Through dual-driven innovation combining technological innovation and institutional reform, panelists agreed to accelerate the establishment of next-generation technical standards while developing sustainable frameworks to support high-quality mobility solutions – positioning the Greater Bay Area as a global innovation hub for transportation transformation and setting new benchmarks for sustainable mobility worldwide.
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