October 17 2012, a delegation led by John Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon, paid a visit to Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS). Dr. SUN Yuhan, Vice President of SARI, accompanied the delegation to a lab tour in energy and environment division.

In the Green City Intelligent Energy Network Demonstration area, the researchers introduced the integration of new energy technology, storage and charging and electric vehicle, and the comprehensive solution of “energy saving and emission reduction, complementary energy resources” that innovates the future city development. First Lady Cylvia Hyes, as an environmentalist, showed her interest in electric car by driving in the Park herself. The Governor was impressed by the city household waste treatment project and the digital medical systems.

At the Low Caron Energy Conversion Technology Centre, Dr. SUN Yuhan introduced the hybrid energy system that combines coal, syngas and nuclear, and the low carbon utilization of high carbon energy resources.

Dr. JIANG Mianheng, President of CAS Shanghai Branch and Dr. FENG Songlin, President of SARI-CAS, had a meeting with Governor Kitzhaber and some delegation members, and explored the technology communication and cooperation in areas of green energy and eco-city development.