In a recent article mentioning Chery’s hybrid plan, the author once said casually that Chery plans to produce its own DHT transmission. Now it has officially changed from rumor to confirmation. In the latest bidding information, Chery Aircraft Co., Ltd. Kotech Powertrain Co., Ltd. finally couldn't hold back and jumped directly to the front end to get the DHT production line planning. Of course, the four words "powertrain" itself cover the engine and transmission system, so Ecotech didn't have much problem in coming forward. , but everyone may be clearer about Chery engines, and these are all included in Ecotech Powertrain Co., Ltd. Yes, they are the engines that everyone is familiar with, such as the 1.6TGDI and the upcoming 2.0 TGDI is also owned by Ecotech.
In fact, Ecotech’s product lineup focuses on engines (0.6L to 2.0L) and transmissions (MT, AT and CVT). However, Chery had a precision machinery company before. Of course, many things were eventually attributed to Wanliyang, but judging from the environmental impact assessment information of this project, the previously revealed information that Chery will build its own transmission plant is quite reliable. In fact, the Wuhu Municipal Government released 49 projects last month. Information about the DHT hybrid gearbox manufacturing project has already been mentioned in the key project news, but at that time it was only mentioned that the investment was 2 billion yuan, and it was not clear who would take the lead. Now the answer is naturally settled.
As for the DHT transmission, it is one of Chery’s future strategic models and has a wide range of applications. The official previous introduction mentioned that the hybrid-specific transmission supports pure electric drive and extended-range modes. There are 9 working modes including drive, parallel mode drive, engine direct drive, etc. There are three power sources, which can be driven in two different gears respectively, and can form 10 combined gears (more precise new information is dual motors , 3 gears and 11 speed ratios), with a maximum input torque of 510N·m, and no power interruption during the shifting process. It can be applied to pure electric, hybrid, extended range and plug-in hybrid models, which can be said to cover new energy sources. All modes of the model, so it is logical for Chery to grasp the core. Even for the DCT transmission, Chery plans to introduce Getrag to build a factory in Wuhu (it is not clear whether it will be a sole proprietorship or a joint venture, but the word "introduction" is very Possibly a joint venture model).
▲Picture source: Autohome (Chery dual-motor multi-mode hybrid transmission DHT display prototype)
So far, almost no T1D? PHEV test car has been seen. It may be closely related to the change of the transmission production line. The previously filmed road test car was mainly conducted by Wanliyang. At that time, it was expected that Wanliyang would directly mass-produce DHT. Now it seems that the possibility of this plan falling through is very high. The test car The shutdown itself is an obvious signal. Judging from the environmental impact assessment information, I am afraid that even the transition period for early judgment does not exist.
As for the model itself, all the highlights are in the chassis. In addition to the lower battery pack, the biggest highlight is that the entire rear suspension is replaced with an aluminum alloy suspension. In addition, the four-wheel drive system also appears, which is equivalent to It is said to be quite consistent with the information mentioned in the new 1.6TGDI hybrid engine (DHE) and hybrid gearbox (DHT) previously released by Chery at the World New Energy Vehicle Conference (WNEVC). The information introduced at that time It is mentioned that this hybrid system is installed in a four-wheel drive large SUV, which is completely consistent with the actual car in this road test. As for the launch time of the actual vehicle, it is really difficult to draw conclusions now. It was previously revealed that it will be in 2021, but the transmission The change in the production line has made the entire plan confusing. I will not make any speculations here. It is better to wait patiently for more official information.
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