The engine is a very important part of the "three major parts" of a car. Its technical content directly determines the popularity of the car. Our reform and opening up began in the 1980s. The first batch of joint venture car companies appeared in the 1980s. For example, SAIC-Volkswagen and FAW-Benz were among the earliest batches. Everyone is very familiar with SAIC-Volkswagen. After all, it still exists, but FAW-Benz What kind of "ghost" is it? Isn't it Beijing Benz now?
When FAW wanted to introduce luxury brands to the domestic market, the first thing that came to mind was Mercedes-Benz. Later, FAW-Benz was established and launched about 200 cars to the market. Since FAW did not have an engine technology, it wanted to acquire an overseas company, so it acquired Saab, along with its engine technology.
FAW wanted to install Saab engines in Mercedes-Benz, but Mercedes-Benz refused to agree. From then on, FAW and Mercedes-Benz broke up and parted ways, and these 200 FAW-Benz cars were "out of print". Later, FAW established a joint venture with Audi, and Audi agreed to install Saab engines in their first models. After the model was launched, the performance of the Saab engine "sluggished", so it was equipped with an Audi engine again.
In the final analysis, isn’t this twists and turns just because our engine technology is weak? Many joint venture brands did not have the ability to develop engines when they were first established. As a result, they had no choice but to purchase them from overseas brands. At first, the German brands did not agree to export engines to us, thinking that this would leak engine technology. We contacted the Japanese brands. After a vote by the board of directors, Mitsubishi Motors agreed to export engines to domestic brands.
The Japanese media are very worried about this and feel that Mitsubishi is "selling technology." Mitsubishi said: China will not be able to build Japanese engines in 50 years, because the parts of Mitsubishi engines are all precision machined, and China does not have high-precision machine tools. Even if the engine is disassembled and the parts are copied one-to-one, the performance will still be as good as Less than the minimum standard for Japanese engines, fuel economy is also very different. Moreover, even if the same engine is produced, a large number of patents cannot be bypassed. These patent fees give domestic car companies a headache.
If we don’t change the “battlefield” and we still compete with overseas brands in the field of fuel vehicles, we will not be able to compete with them even in a few decades. This is not to belittle ourselves. They have been researching engines for more than 100 years. ’s history, can we catch up in a short time?
Fortunately, we have set the development of new energy vehicles as a strategic goal. This is "changing the track." For the three-electric system, the technical levels of all countries in the world are similar, and there is no one with a big lead. As long as the layout is early and well planned, and some policy support is provided, there is no need to worry about big things happening. For example, if consumers choose new energy vehicles, they will be given price subsidies, exemption from purchase tax, exemption from license fees, etc. In some cities with restricted license plates and vehicle numbers, if they choose new energy vehicles, there will be no restriction on license plates or vehicle numbers. It is a good "way" to drive the development of the entire new energy vehicle market through these large cities with higher economic levels.
As a result, the vigorous new energy automobile industry, driven by policies, seemed to be on the forefront and quickly developed to a certain scale. Today, the market penetration rate of new energy vehicles has exceeded 30%, posing a great threat to fuel vehicles. A number of models with relatively affordable prices and strong product capabilities have emerged on the market.
For example, Fengxing Thunder, which has just been launched, is very powerful. The new car has launched 7 models, priced from 129,900 to 229,900 yuan. The car is built on the EMA-E electric drive platform and is positioned as a pure electric compact SUV.
I personally think the launch of this SUV is of great significance. The price range of 130,000-230,000 yuan makes pure electric vehicles no longer unattainable. If compared with the compact SUVs of joint venture brands, it The price is lower, and it is not difficult for consumers to accept it. Secondly, the original pure electric cars are either too expensive or too small. The price is too expensive and does not meet the car purchase budget of most people. The size is too small and not suitable for home use. However, Fengxing Lei’s length of 4600 mm, width of 1860 mm and With a height of 1,680 mm and a wheelbase of 2,715 mm, it is a compact SUV that can meet the home needs of most people.
Thirdly, friends in the northern region may be worried about the "shrinking" of cruising range of pure electric vehicles in winter, but Fengxing Thunder is equipped with Huawei's heat pump management system, which can extend the cruising range even in low-temperature environments. The increase is 16%. Therefore, its cruising range is relatively real and does not have much "moisture content".
Fourth, the armor battery carried by Fengxing Thunder has passed various rigorous tests and is not afraid of bumps or fires, and is very safe.
New energy vehicles are significantly more intelligent and technologically advanced than fuel vehicles at the same price, and Fengxing Thunder is no exception. It uses two 10.25-inch "dual screens" to enhance its sense of technology. The screen's color and resolution are both very good. Functionally, its car has a built-in HMI2.0 interactive system that supports satellite navigation, voice recognition control, Internet of Vehicles and Bluetooth/car phones, etc. Some models also provide L2-level assisted driving systems, fully automatic APA2.0 parking, 360-degree panoramic images, etc.
In terms of configuration, collision warning, driving fatigue reminder, panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate, keyless entry/start, leather steering wheel, leather seats, 6 speakers, LED light set, automatic air conditioning, etc. are also included. Appears on models with different configurations. In addition, the car is also equipped with a crystal electronic gear lever, and there is a popular "lion" logo inside the crystal, which enhances the recognition and luxury of the interior.
Thanks to Fengxing Thunder’s long wheelbase design, its rear space is very spacious. A 1.78-meter-tall experiencer sitting in the rear will have more than one punch of headroom and more than two punches of legroom. , the seat design is also wide and soft, which can bring a good riding experience. In addition, its trunk space is also very large, and the rear seats can be folded down to expand the practicality of the trunk and can carry large items.
In terms of power, the car is equipped with a front-mounted electric motor with a maximum power of 150kW (204 horsepower) and a peak torque of 340N·m. The power output is equivalent to the mainstream 2.0T engine, but because the electric motor is With the characteristic of peak torque bursting out from the start, its acceleration experience is stronger than that of the 2.0T engine.
In terms of battery life, the car is equipped with 57.8kWh and 85.9kWh lithium iron phosphate armor batteries, and the CLTC pure electric range is 430km and 630km respectively. Its battery pack supports fast charging. It only takes 0.58 hours to charge to 80% of the maximum capacity. It also supports 220V external double discharge function. When camping, you can make hot pot, watch movies, etc.
A reporter asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Who do you think the car company that can threaten Tesla in the future will be?
Musk said: I think it will come from China. China has a complete new energy vehicle industry chain and a large number of competitive and technologically powerful car companies. I respect Chinese car companies.
From the Japanese company's "China will not be able to build Japanese engines in 50 years" to Musk's "I respect Chinese car companies", it fully reflects the importance of technical strength to the automobile manufacturing industry. If you want to be beaten, only by staying ahead can you gain the respect of others. It is precisely because of car companies such as Weixiaoli, BYD, and Dongfeng Fengxing that our technical strength has made a qualitative leap in the new energy era. What do you think about this?
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