To all concerned

Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles（APEV） has held a 
"EV Design Contest for International Students" five times from 2013 
to 2022.  

In 2024, we are thrilled to announce the 6th edition, titled "[ Create 
2030 by new Mobility] International Workshop," with substantial updates 
to its contents.

Following the kickoff presentation held on February 4th, the pre-
workshop 
was held on April 20th.I am reporting it with a Video(in Japanese).

We encourage anyone interested in the International WS to take a look.
 We look forward to the participation of many students.


★Pre-workshop ( online via Zoom)★

■Date and time: Saturday , April 20, 2024, 13:00-17:00 (Japan time)

■Title: Speakers and Videos *

1) APEV Introduction: APEV Director Mr. Yoshihiko Kamiaraiso
　/Overview of this workshop, explanation of its purpose, and 
 what participants will gain:　APEV Advisor Mr. Kimiya Mochizuki

 ＊ https://youtu.be/nXMTQqOs4zY

2) Trend information input: Mr. Takenobu Hyodo of Trinity Co.Ltd.

 *The Video will be sent individually to students and school personnel 
 who are applying or considering applying for the International WS.
 Please send an email to the contact information below with the title
 "Pre- WS Video Request".

3) Message from the selection committee: Mr. Toshiya Ando of X-Style

 * https://youtu.be/EqNTfUJfRso

4) Discussion among participants on the themes 1) to 3) above
  *There is no Video

5) Introduction of CLOMA's activities and overview of movements 
  surrounding plastics: Ms. Minako Shibata of CLOMA

  * https://youtu.be/gCjKQRP36Nw

6) Designing personal mobility that doesn't exist in this world:
　WHILL Inc. Mr. Hiroyuki Tsukamoto

  * https://youtu.be/XhbUi5qndSg

7) Overall picture and purpose of this workshop: Mr.Kimiya Mochizuki, 
APEV advisor
　/Message from the selection committee: Automobile critic Ms.Yuko Iida
　/Supporter message: Mr. Kubota and Ms. Ikehata
　/Commemorative photo

  * https://youtu.be/JzVqd2U2AVA

★International Workshop Overview★ 
　The details are available here: https://www.apev.jp/workshop.pdf

■Theme："Create 2030 by New Mobility" [Proposal for X-City]

■Objective:"Develop integrated human resources who will lead the next 
generation"

■Entry Guidelines
　Eligibility: Students,15 to 30 years old (as of April 2024)　
　Entry Fee: Free
　Teams can be formed across schools (Up to 6 people). 
　　If you wish to create a team across organizations, please consult 
    with the organizer.
　Participants are required to register on a social media platform 
  specified by the organizer and respond promptly to various information.
　Concept proposals must be submitted in English.(You can also include 
    your native language)

■Awards 
　Minister Awardｓ from Four Japanese Ministries: Four ministries ×
   （100,000 yen + Certificate）
　Sponsor Award: Products provided by the sponsors + certificate

■Organizational structure　
　Selection Committee: Mr. Toshiya Ando from X-Style, 
        Car Critic Ms.Yuko Iida, 
　　　Professor Hiroko Matsumoto from Joshibi University of Art and 
      Design, 
　　　Nominees by sponsors, Local Government
　Sponsor Coordination Meeting: Sponsors (Open for Applications)
　Supporters: APEV members, Open call for applications 

■Application for Participation and Concept Proposal Submission
After reading and agreeing to the notes on the  <
https://www.apev.jp/workshop.pdf>, please enter the participants' 
information and your concept proposals in the Google Form below.
　
https://forms.gle/pTAu9UR4778HBf137

Deadline: May 17th, 2024 5:00 p.m. (JST)

■SNS Registration
After submitting the application form, please register on the designated 
social media. If you have a team of multiple people, please be sure to 
have a leader.

■Poster
The data in B2 size is available here in Japanese.
　https://www.apev.jp/news/XCITYPoster.pdf

■The sponsorship packages are available here, in Japanese. 
https://www.apev.jp/news/2024Sponsorship_package.pdf

■Inquiries: "Create 2030 by new Mobility" Executive Committee 
Secretariat
Within the Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (APEV)
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 JAPAN
The University of Tokyo Fukutake Hall
TEL: ∔81-50-3375-4937 　 E-mail: workshop@apev.jp
Website: https://www.apev.jp/workshop.pdf