TAIPEI (TVBS News) — National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (台灣科技大學) unveiled Monday (Dec. 22) a smart electric vehicle talent cultivation base at its Hwa Hsia Campus (華夏校區) in New Taipei City, Taiwan's most populous municipality, with investment exceeding NT$150 million (around US$4.76 million). The facility features eight state-of-the-art laboratories, underscoring Taiwan's commitment to advancing the electric vehicle industry.
The Ministry of Education (教育部) granted NTUST NT$123 million (around US$3.90 million) in funding since 2023 that enabled development of a space equipped with diverse software and hardware. NTUST joined forces with Ming Chi University of Technology (明志科技大學), National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (雲林科技大學), and Kun Shan University (崑山科技大學) to form a four-university alliance. The funding aims to foster a new generation of skilled professionals in electric vehicle technology.
Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫) emphasized the global trend toward smart electric vehicles and their role in achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. He described the establishment of this talent base as a significant milestone in promoting expertise needed for smart electric vehicle technologies. Yang Yu-hui (楊玉惠), Director of the Department of Technological and Vocational Education, highlighted the Ministry of Education (教育部)'s four-year plan to invest NT$2.4 billion (around US$76.19 million) in creating 20 talent cultivation bases.
NTUST's electric vehicle base forged industry-academia partnerships with companies like Foxconn (鴻華), a major electronics manufacturer, Ho-Wei Car Tech (和緯車輛), Delta Electronics (台達電), and the Automotive Research & Testing Center (車輛研究測試中心), Taiwan's automotive testing agency. The collaborations include creation of two major academic programs in smart vehicle and power systems, along with student exchange and internship opportunities. The partnerships connect multiple schools and enterprises across Taiwan's growing electric vehicle sector.