In the "new" decade, Chinas new energy vehicles are at the forefront

Author：DavisDate：2024-5-28

    In recent years, the wave of electrification, intelligence, and connectivity has profoundly changed the global automobile industry. Among them, in line with the transformation trend of the global automobile industry, China's new energy automobile industry is also developing rapidly. Shanghai, as the center of China's automobile industry, how can automobile companies represented by SAIC seize the opportunities in the development of the new energy automobile industry and take the lead in key areas? 

    Cars, sports cars, SUVs... In the past ten years, many new energy smart vehicles of SAIC have been unveiled, and some key components that are not usually seen are also displayed at the same venue, allowing people to have a glimpse of the "internal world" of new energy vehicles. Such a dedicated series platform for pure electric vehicles can greatly accelerate the development efficiency of pure electric new energy vehicles and is expected to improve the driving performance of the vehicles.

    According to Zeng Huazhi, Vehicle Architecture Manager of SAIC Innovation Research and Development Institute: "Now, the battery is mounted on the vehicle and can achieve a pure electric range of 1,000 kilometers. We have also launched the latest VMC in the industry, which is our central coordination The 'cerebellum' of motion control can be like a 'little assistant' to help you drive the car better. "

    The world's first hydrogen-fueled extended-range vehicle is expected to be driven by both hydrogen and electric energy. "If it is not convenient to refuel in urban areas, you can drive in pure electric mode. If it is convenient to refuel, the hydrogen stack can be used as a 'power bank' to drive a range-extended vehicle. The comprehensive range can be more than 1,000 kilometers, with a maximum The advantage is 'zero carbon and zero emissions'," said Chen Wenxi, powertrain project manager of SAIC Innovation Research and Development Institute.

    Represented by SAIC, China's new energy automobile industry has established a firm foothold in the field of technological innovation and formed its own advantages through continuous R&D investment and industrial layout in the past ten years.

    From battery systems to mechatronics architecture, SAIC has accumulated 7 major technical bases to continue to promote iterative innovation of new energy smart vehicles. In addition to technological leadership, the rapid development of China's new energy vehicle industry in recent years is also inseparable from globalization. layout and integration.

    Soon, this futuristic sports car from the SAIC design team will land in the global market. It is said that "the fastest speed reaches 100 kilometers per hour in 3.2 seconds." This is called the first truly "global car" in the Chinese automobile industry. It took seven years of research and development and polishing, and behind it is the integration of SAIC Shao Jingfeng's team and global design The wisdom of the teacher. "For example, the previous version may have been too big, the car was too long, too tall and heavy, and the battery life was short. If we start over from scratch, we will let it be developed independently overseas without causing too much interference." said SAIC Group Innovation Research and Development Director Shao Jingfeng, deputy director and chief designer of the institute, said this.

    The foreign expert also said: "As a European designer, for me, this car brand is full of European history and culture. I have the opportunity to apply my knowledge and concepts to the design of this sports car." "China The new energy vehicle industry is developing very rapidly and has strong momentum. For me, this is a very valuable experience. I am extremely proud to participate in the design and development of new energy vehicles in China.”

    In the past ten years, the team led by Shao Jingfeng has continued to grow. The Shanghai headquarters has more than 300 team members, and design centers have also been established in the United Kingdom, Japan and other countries around the world. From the Volkswagen Lavida with annual sales of 500,000 units, to the RX5 series that was once an Internet hit, and now MG’s many popular models... Shao Jingfeng has personally experienced the rapid development of China’s automobile industry. In his opinion, the development trend has been great in the past 10 years. In line with the trend of "new", the design ideas of China's new energy vehicles are also constantly close to the actual needs of contemporary users.

    "When building an Internet car, it is easy to make the car full of screens. As we develop, we actually remove redundant actions and become more pragmatic. For example, working parents take their children on weekends. When attending various tutoring classes, he can quietly enjoy a unique and exclusive space in the car," said chief designer Shao Jingfeng.

    In the past ten years, the scale of China's automobile industry has continued to reach new levels. By 2023, China's automobile production and sales will both exceed 30 million units, a record high; the production and sales of new energy vehicles will complete 9.587 million units and 9.495 million units respectively, ranking first for 9 consecutive years. The world's first. Today, on China's new energy vehicle "track", traditional car companies, a group of domestic "new car-making forces" and global car companies such as Tesla are competing on the same field, promoting the accelerated iteration of technology and constantly stimulating the potential of the industry. .

    SAIC executives also said: "In the past 10 years, we have integrated this industry chain, especially the new energy industry chain, for example, batteries, from upstream raw materials to battery manufacturing and so on. We have solved all the problems in these industry chains. Breakthrough, China's new energy track is actually a comprehensive advancement from technological progress, from the advancement of national policies, and from the application of users. "

    It can be seen that the development of China's new energy vehicle industry is a significant indicator of China's green transportation and the transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing industry. Behind 10 years of rapid development, Chinese car companies have continued to work hard in open competition, gradually forming advantages in technological innovation, production and supply chain, and market ecology. The global new energy vehicle market still has huge potential. It remains to be seen what surprises China's new energy vehicles will bring in the future.