Siegfried Russwurm, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Industry Sector, gives a speech on April 20, 2014 at a group interview before the signing ceremony. Russwurm said "We will pave the way for a higher share of e-Mobility on tomorrow's roads." [Hao Yan / chinadaily.com.cn]

Xu Heyi, Chairman of BAIC, gives a speech on April 20, 2014 at the signing ceremony in Beijing. Xu said "This cooperation will bring the technology of BAIC's new energy vehicle products to the next level." [Hao Yan / chinadaily.com.cn]