China Automobile Industry, Technology (NEV, Driverless, etc): News & Images

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1295707276926386178

Yicai Global 第一财经 @yicaichina
China state-affiliated media

Shanghai’s first batch of electric heavy-duty trucks with swappable batteries arrived in the city’s Lingang New Area today along with a charging station. Lingang will invest USD28 million in 5,000 trucks and 30 stations over the next 5 years.


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China's first battery swap standard led by NIO and BAIC passes review
2020-08-18 20:48:05 GMT+8 | cnTechPost

A recommended national standard for electric vehicle battery swap safety requirements led by Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BJEV), NIO, and China Automotive Technology and Research Center, has passed the review by the National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization.

The move will provide guidance for the development of electric vehicles with battery swap mode.

The standard takes the whole car, battery swap system, battery pack, battery swap mechanism, battery swap interface, and other key elements as the object of research.

It analyzes the potential failure modes in the battery swap process and vehicle operation, determines the general safety requirements, vehicle safety requirements and system component safety requirements for the battery swap model vehicle, and proposes corresponding test methods.

According to the standard, by analyzing the differences between different technical schemes, actual vehicle operation scenarios and operation data, the minimum number of battery swap requirements of 5,000 times (snap type) and 1,500 times (bolt type) are specified to ensure the safety of the user during the design life of the vehicle.

At present, the market adoption of battery swap supported vehicles has begun to take shape, with NIO and BJEV at the forefront, and a complete development path of battery swap mode has been formed.

Since this year, the battery swap model has received great support from the policy.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has clearly pointed out that it should encourage the construction of battery swap infrastructure and speed up the interconnection and interoperability of battery swap facilities.

The National Energy Administration announced that it will actively support battery swap business model innovation, and effectively improve battery swap guarantee capacity.

Xin Guobin, the vice-minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, introduced the advantages of the battery swap model at a recent conference.

First, the battery swap mode of car-electricity separation can greatly reduce the cost of car purchases for consumers.

Second, the battery swap pool time is shorter than the time it takes to fill a tank of gas, which can increase the ease of travel for consumers.

Thirdly, centralized monitoring, maintenance, and management of batteries by battery operating companies are conducive to prolonging the life of power batteries and improving battery safety.

Fourthly, charging can be done using peak and valley discounted tariffs, thereby reducing charging costs.

Fifth, consumers can consider how much electricity to rent that day based on daily mileage and save energy.

Sixth, the battery swap model can also create new service industries, such as vehicles for a battery swap.

Under the favorable policy, Changan Automobile, Geely Automobile, and Dongfeng VOYAH all have the intention to carry out the battery swap mode.

It is clearly stated in the standard that the operation time required for a single battery swap is less than 5 minutes, which has obvious advantages inconvenience compared to charging mode.

However, although the safety requirements have been issued, the battery swap mode is still developed by each car company because the battery standard is not yet unified.

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1296914978084184065

 

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Baidu’s Driverless Vehicle Tests in Beijing Can Now Take Passengers
XU WEI
DATE: 6 HOURS AGO / SOURCE: YICAI

Baidu’s Driverless Vehicle Tests in Beijing Can Now Take Passengers​

(Yicai Global) Aug. 25 -- Baidu, the Chinese internet giant that is investing heavily in autonomous driving, has obtained permission from the Beijing government to start carrying passengers as it enters the second phase of its self-driving vehicle tests in the capital city.

Powered by Baidu's autonomous driving platform Apollo, the self-driving vehicles, which have a driver present, can now start ferrying passengers across 700 kilometers of test roads in the capital's Yizhuang, Haidian, Shunyi and other districts. The Beijing-based firm will also explore workable models for the large-scale deployment of driverless vehicles.

In December last year, Baidu became the first company to receive permits to test self-driving vehicles in Beijing while accompanied by a driver. Since then, the firm's test driving team has driven more than 519,000 kilometers.

 

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China’s Weichai Power Unveils First Over 50% Thermal Efficiency Diesel Motor
TANG SHIHUA
DATE: AN HOUR AGO / SOURCE: YICAI

China’s Weichai Power Unveils First Over 50% Thermal Efficiency Diesel Motor​

(Yicai Global) Sept. 16 -- Weichai Power has successfully developed the world's first diesel engine with a thermal efficiency of over 50 percent. It also has the ability to put this motor into commercial production, the company announced at its new product launch today.

National internal combustion engine testing agency China Automotive Technology and Research Center and its German authoritative international counterpart TÜV SÜD awarded certification attesting to the 50.26 percent thermal efficiency of the engine at the ceremony, China's leading supplier of diesel engines and transmission systems said.

Weichai Power has solved a series of world-class problems such as high-efficiency combustion, low heat transfer, high reliability, low friction loss, low pollutant emissions and smart control while developing this new technology, the company said in its statement, which omitted details of its potential market.

Weichai Power shares rose 0.81 percent in Shenzhen [SHE:000338] to CNY15.02 (USD2.20) and fell 0.76 percent in Hong Kong [HKG:2338] to HKD15.64 (USD2.02) in late afternoon trading.

This historic breakthrough in diesel engine technology has set a new benchmark for the thermal efficiency of diesel engines globally and is key to the company's future marketing and operations, it said.

Thermal efficiency is a measure of the fuel consumption of internal combustion engines. The higher this is, the less fuel is used and thus the more energy saved and emissions reduced. Mainstream engines worldwide generally have 30 to 38 percent, but few boast over 40 percent.

Formed in 2002, Weichai Power is based in Weifang in eastern Shandong province. It researches, develops, manufactures and sells diesel engines for use in autos, ships and boats, and generators. State-backed Weichai Group is its majority shareholder.

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1295707276926386178

Yicai Global 第一财经 @yicaichina
China state-affiliated media

Shanghai’s first batch of electric heavy-duty trucks with swappable batteries arrived in the city’s Lingang New Area today along with a charging station. Lingang will invest USD28 million in 5,000 trucks and 30 stations over the next 5 years.


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Stupid bill gates claim electric truck is not possible. Is he out of times?

 

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China’s Weichai Power Unveils First Over 50% Thermal Efficiency Diesel Motor
TANG SHIHUA
DATE: AN HOUR AGO / SOURCE: YICAI

China’s Weichai Power Unveils First Over 50% Thermal Efficiency Diesel Motor​

(Yicai Global) Sept. 16 -- Weichai Power has successfully developed the world's first diesel engine with a thermal efficiency of over 50 percent. It also has the ability to put this motor into commercial production, the company announced at its new product launch today.

National internal combustion engine testing agency China Automotive Technology and Research Center and its German authoritative international counterpart TÜV SÜD awarded certification attesting to the 50.26 percent thermal efficiency of the engine at the ceremony, China's leading supplier of diesel engines and transmission systems said.

Weichai Power has solved a series of world-class problems such as high-efficiency combustion, low heat transfer, high reliability, low friction loss, low pollutant emissions and smart control while developing this new technology, the company said in its statement, which omitted details of its potential market.

Weichai Power shares rose 0.81 percent in Shenzhen [SHE:000338] to CNY15.02 (USD2.20) and fell 0.76 percent in Hong Kong [HKG:2338] to HKD15.64 (USD2.02) in late afternoon trading.

This historic breakthrough in diesel engine technology has set a new benchmark for the thermal efficiency of diesel engines globally and is key to the company's future marketing and operations, it said.

Thermal efficiency is a measure of the fuel consumption of internal combustion engines. The higher this is, the less fuel is used and thus the more energy saved and emissions reduced. Mainstream engines worldwide generally have 30 to 38 percent, but few boast over 40 percent.

Formed in 2002, Weichai Power is based in Weifang in eastern Shandong province. It researches, develops, manufactures and sells diesel engines for use in autos, ships and boats, and generators. State-backed Weichai Group is its majority shareholder.

Hope it can be apply to military too.

 

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5G driverless mining trucks go on trial in central China's Anhui
2020-10-12 20:15:58 GMT+8 | cnTechPost

Supported by the mine's 5G network, the first two open-pit 5G unmanned mining trucks in central China's Anhui Province went online for trial operation, according to local media Anhui Daily.

China Baowu Masteel Group, in cooperation with China Telecom Anhui and ZTE, recently completed the deployment of sunken 5G MEC (Mobile Edge Computing) servers at the Nanshan Mine of Baosteel Resources' Masteel.

The launch of the 5G driverless mine car is an important step towards intelligent manufacturing using 5G technology, which fully utilizes the advantages of 5G high speed, low latency, and large capacity to transform the existing mining and other production modes.

The project uses 5G low-latency technology to establish a 5G intelligent dispatch system, a collaborative loading and unloading system, an emergency takeover system, and comprehensive use of unmanned aerial inspection, VR real-field observation of the mine pit, high-definition wireless video monitoring, and other technologies, which is expected to realize unmanned intelligent production in traditional mines.

Nanshan Mine is an open-pit iron ore mine located in Maanshan City. After the driverless mine car comes online, Nanshan Mine realizes the mixed operation of unmanned and manned multiple mine cars in the metallurgical open-pit mine.

The unmanned trucks are loaded, transported, and unloaded without manual operation, which solves the problem of personal safety and health of traditional mine workers, effectively cuts labor costs, improves production efficiency, and protects the environment.

In May 2019, China’s first 5G driverless mining truck was put into operation by Baotou Steel.

(File photo of a 5G driverless mining truck of Baotou Steel)

 

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Nio Becomes China's Most Valuable Listed Carmaker as Output Hits Record High

TANG SHIHUA
DATE: 20 HOURS AGO
/ SOURCE: YICAI

Nio Becomes China's Most Valuable Listed Carmaker as Output Hits Record High

(Yicai Global) Oct. 30 -- Nio, an electric car startup that ran up a financial red flag at the end of last year, has just become China’s most valuable publicly traded automaker after hitting a key production milestone.
Dubbed the Tesla of China, Nio’s shares [NYSE: NIO] jumped over 16 percent in New York yesterday to an historic high of USD32.20. The rally came on the same day as the Shanghai-based company hit a monthly production record of 5,000 units, according to media outlet the Paper.

At USD43.6 billion, Nio’s market cap now surpasses that of SAIC Motor, China’s leading maker of gas-fueled cars. Shares of Nio, which went public in the US in September 2018, have gained in value more than seven times this year as the company boosted production and sales.

The first Chinese maker of upscale new energy vehicles, it has raised billions of dollars more this year from investors and the sale of additional shares after announcing in December that it lacked the funds to finance itself for another year. In February, it secured CNY10 billion (USD1.5 billion) from the Hefei city government, after which the firm decided to build its Chinese headquarters in the eastern city.

Nio delivered nearly 26,400 vehicles in the first three quarters of the year, which is more than it did during the entire of 2019. Its sales have risen every month since March. In September, it delivered a record 4,700-plus units, more than double that from a year earlier.

Founded in 2014, Nio has debuted two models after its first sport-utility vehicle Nio ES8 in late 2017.

Nio Becomes China's Most Valuable Listed Carmaker as Output Hits Record High

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Changan NIO in hiring spree as Changan advances high-end brand development

2020-12-10 6:59:03 GMT+8 | cnTechPost
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Changan NIO is hiring for a number of positions in Chongqing, Nanjing and Shanghai as it aggressively pursues the development of its premium brand.

Chinese media outlet nbd.com.cn quoted a Changan employee as saying, "Currently, the development of the premium brand is progressing step by step, and the project is codenamed E11 within Changan."

At the same time, Changan has stepped up its "recruiting" efforts. According to the report, since December, Changan NIO New Energy Vehicle Technology has posted numerous job openings in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Jiangbei, Chongqing, for positions such as site manager, production and purchasing manager, and director of smart grid connectivity.

It is worth mentioning that in the job description for the "Senior Manager of Refined Processes" position, Changan NIO requires candidates to have at least 3 years of experience working on a project in a refined process for a luxury automotive brand (Audi, Lexus, etc.).

This is in line with Changan's premium brand positioning and indicates that the Changan NIO will remain one of the vehicles for Changan's new premium brand, the report said.

When Changan NIO was founded, the joint venture announced that the new company would be located in Nanjing's Jiangning Development Zone, with a total investment of 5 billion yuan and construction starting the same year.

According to Changan NIO's previous disclosure, the first product jointly built with Huawei and CATL has completed its initial R&D work and will enter mass production soon.

From the recruitment information launched so far, the new high-end brand is still dominated by Changan. "The high-end brand we are jointly building with Huawei and CATL is the same high-end brand AB that was previously planned in the brand structure," said Changan to nod.com.cn.

In April 2018, while announcing the "Third Innovation and Entrepreneurship Plan", Changan reorganized its brands to form a brand system consisting of Changan, Oushang, Kaicheng and the premium brand (tentatively named AB).

As Changan, Huawei and CATL launch their joint high-end branding program, NIO's stay or departure has become the focus of attention.

In June, NIO founder William Li Bin stepped down as chairman of Changan NIO and was replaced by Tan Benhong, Changan's executive vice president. At that time, Changan increased its capital to 95.38 percent, leaving Changan NIO with a 4.62 percent stake in the company.

Subsequently, Changan then stated in its 2020 semi-annual report, "During the reporting period, Changan acquired Changan NIO, bringing the company into the scope of consolidated financial statements."
When Changan NIO was founded, Changan and NIO each held 45% of the shares, with the other 10% to be held by management and used to attract talent. But now that NIO's stake in Changan NIO is less than 5 percent, its exit is seen as probable.

 

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China automaker CRRC.EV exports buses to ROK
Source: Xinhua| 2020-12-24 10:20:34|Editor: huaxia

CHANGSHA, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese vehicle maker CRRC Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (CRRC.EV) has exported a batch of 11-meter electric buses with intelligent control to the Republic of Korea, according to the company.

In white-and-green stripes, the vehicles are equipped with a number of intelligent and security facilities to improve overall operational efficiency.

The company said the vehicles have long endurance with low energy consumption and are equipped with a cloud-based purification system that can be remotely launched for disinfection.

According to Yan Zhenhong, deputy general manager of the company's overseas business department, the program took eight months from establishing cooperation intention to delivering prototypes.

CRRC.EV was established in 2007 by CRRC, the world's largest supplier of rail transit equipment.

 

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China-made autonomous bus enters French market
Jan 7, 2021
New China TV

A 12-meter-long China-made autonomous bus has been permitted for use on open roads i