LG Chem energizing innovation

Chemical giant sponsors electric vehicle battery contest for students

South Korean chemical giant LG Chem Ltd has sponsored the first electric vehicle battery innovation contest for Chinese undergraduates in a bid to cultivate talented individuals and empower them to unleash the next wave of innovation in the industry.

The competition, which kicked off last November, has attracted teams from prestigious institutes. Contestants from Peking University, Tsinghua University and Tongji University received Best Innovation awards this month in Beijing.