Don’t laugh off the talk show, the "blind zone of civilization" needs to be really removed.

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□ Feng Huanhuan (Jiangxi Normal University)

Recently, the stand-up season of iQiyi’s "king of comedy" has come to an end. The high-quality PK of the finalists has made many netizens hooked up, but the blind player’s black light’s spit on the blind road has caused deeper thinking. With the popularization of various social welfare, there are still many neglected "blind areas of civilization" in life.

From the perspective of the blind, Black Light tells the hardships of the disabled humorously. As a public figure, this is not the first time he spoke out about the public facilities for the visually impaired, such as the blind road in the subway going straight to the cab, the blind road being closed, causing the blind people to "circle around" in it, the stainless steel blind road slipping like a shrimp in snowy days, forcing the blind people to take barrier-free carriages without seats, the blind road being occupied and suddenly interrupted. These jokes made the audience laugh, but also brought sadness, because although these problems are common, they have not received enough attention from the relevant departments.

We need to reflect, blind roads should provide convenience for the visually impaired, but why have they brought more troubles? Black light mentioned in the performance that he showed that he was blind when catching the high-speed train and flying, and the other party reacted wrongly. On the one hand, visually impaired people are rarely seen in public spaces; On the other hand, there are still many problems in barrier-free facilities in society. Due to the difficulties encountered in going out, visually impaired people have reduced the number of going out or even stopped going out at all.

The plight of visually impaired people represented by black lights is actually a microcosm of the lives of disabled people in China. Due to the existence of special education schools, there are almost no disabled people on ordinary campuses. This invisibility makes many disabled facilities become furnishings, even occupied or misused, while people with disabilities seldom express their dissatisfaction publicly, which further aggravates the unreasonable use of facilities.

Black-light talk shows not only make more people pay attention to the situation of disabled groups, but also remind us that social systems and facilities still need to be further improved. The government should introduce more targeted policies, increase capital investment in public facilities, rectify the existing non-practicality, and effectively help more disabled people. The media should also strengthen publicity to help the public understand the importance of barrier-free facilities and guide people to pay attention to and support the construction of these facilities. For every ordinary person, parking can be regulated, blind roads can not be occupied at will, people with disabilities can not be discriminated against, and they can lend a helping hand when they need help, so that sincerity and goodwill can flow in society.

Watching talk shows can’t be laughed off. How to better care for the disabled is an important social issue. The blind spot of civilization is often not on the road, but in people’s hearts. Only by taking real action to make the barrier-free environment no longer "hinder" can more disabled people go out of their homes, share the fruits of social development equally and feel the world better.

Synthetic biology enterprises stand in the crater

  From May 21st to June 13th, 19 enterprises including () (603392.SH), () (605337.SH) and () (300485.SZ) successively indicated on the investor platform that there was no synthetic biology related business or application (see Figure 1) for the time being, mainly because there was no technical reserve or none.

  In sharp contrast to the cautious attitude of these enterprises towards synthetic biology, in the last two months, the concept stocks labeled with synthetic biology in the secondary market have soared.

  The data shows that in the past 60 days, nearly 40% of the 27 synthetic biology concept stocks have risen. Among them, () (301301.SZ), () (603739.SH) and () (002773.SZ) led the way, with increases of 39%, 29% and 29% respectively. Seven stocks rose more than 5% (the opening price on June 18th).

  This large group increase in share prices is considered to be driven by favorable policies. At the end of April, at the annual meeting of Zhongguancun Forum, Tan Tianwei, an academician of China Academy of Engineering, emphasized that bio-manufacturing is a very important new track and new format for new quality productivity. Led by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology and other national ministries and commissions are jointly developing a national action plan for biotechnology and bio-manufacturing, which is expected to be introduced in the near future.

  Synthetic biology is not a new concept, it was first born in early 2000, and it is considered as the "third life science and technology revolution" after the discovery of DNA double helix structure and the human genome project.

  To put it simply, the way of synthetic biology is to transform the genes of microorganisms such as bacteria, so that they can produce raw materials needed by human beings in metabolism, such as plastics, food or medicines, which can be applied to medical treatment, environment, health, energy, food, agriculture and other industries. This mode of production is often more environmentally friendly than traditional chemical methods, or it can produce new products that cannot be realized by chemical methods.

  This is not the first time that synthetic biology has set off a market boom. The last wave of capital influx was in 2021, when there were 458 financing events in the field of synthetic biology in China, and the financing amount reached 113.6 billion yuan, all of which were the highest level since 2019.

  At that time, Ginkgo Bioworks and Zymergen of the United States successively landed on NASDAQ. Both companies are platform-based enterprises that provide synthetic biology technology, and their listing also drives domestic hot money to flood into synthetic biology start-ups.

  However, in less than three years, the three giants of American synthetic biology were almost wiped out, and the related investment and financing also fell to freezing point.

  Amyris, the world’s first synthetic biology listed company, was once famous for producing artemisinin by using synthetic biology technology. However, after the development of bio-fuel products failed, it expanded its cosmetics raw materials and other businesses on a large scale, and its debts snowballed until the bubble burst, and it went bankrupt and liquidated in 2023.

  Also in 2023, Zymergen went bankrupt. At first, it only focused on the development of strains. Later, it turned to the development of products, and chose an optical film Hyaline, which can be used in electronic products such as folding screens. However, mass production failed, and the entire synthetic biology sector in the United States plummeted. Zymergen was acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks after bankruptcy.

  However, the surviving Ginkgo Bioworks is hard to say success. They insisted on making technology instead of products, and their market value fell by 92%, and their stock price was as low as 0.99 US dollars. In May 2024, they received a warning of delisting.

  Industry martyrs have proved with painful reality that the concept of synthetic biology is very popular, but it is difficult to do business in this crater-selecting products, mass production, and developing business models. One wrong step may lose the game.

  Who is the real synthetic biology enterprise?

  Many practitioners said that enterprises in China are concentrated in the downstream field of synthetic biology, product-oriented, and there are few platform-based enterprises that provide technology.

  A reference perspective is that, as an instrument supplier, synthetic biology is one of the fastest growing sectors of Agilent’s business in China, and its customer business focuses on bulk chemical raw materials, food additives, pharmaceutical and cosmetic raw materials.

  Figure 2 shows the top ten companies in the synthetic biology concept stocks, and they are also the players that the market thinks are more promising, including Huaheng Bio (688639.SH), Huaxi Bio (688363.SH), Tebao Bio (688278.SH), Kaisai Bio (688065.SH) and () (600298.

  These enterprises entered the field of bio-manufacturing earlier and firmly occupied the leading position in the subdivision track.

  Huaheng Bio’s global market share of alanine exceeds 50%; Huaxi Bio is the largest supplier of sodium hyaluronate in the world, accounting for 44%. The long-chain dibasic acid produced by Kaisai Bio-accounts for 90% of the global market share.

  Companies with stock prices in the top ten generally have two characteristics: one is mature products, and the other is rich experience in mass production.

  A technician who has been engaged in synthetic biology research for many years said that when a company has made clear the synthetic biology methods used, it still needs to solve the problem of mass production. This is called "crossing the Death Valley from lab (laboratory) to fab (factory)" in the industry, and it will be scaled up to the industrial level after small-scale and pilot-scale tests.

  In the research and development stage, the screening of strains is the key, and the characteristics of chassis cells should be studied for many years. In industrial scale-up, it is necessary to control fermentation temperature, time, dissolved oxygen and miscellaneous bacteria pollution more precisely, and the difficulty coefficient increases exponentially. After the problems appear, we should go back to the most basic strain optimization, reconstruct the metabolic pathway, and repeat it many times to achieve a breakthrough in strain tolerance and yield.

  Gong Mo, general manager of Lingdao Capital, vividly explained the differences in each stage. It takes several years or even more to do basic research in the laboratory, and it is enough for a doctor to graduate after entering the pilot stage, which requires at least five years and tens of millions of dollars. It’s not a sudden idea that can be realized immediately. She said that investors are more optimistic about the team with long-term experience in basic research and industrialization. This kind of industrialization experience is best accumulated in downstream separation, extraction and purification.

  Different industries have different definitions of "mass production". For example, the overall demand for cosmetic raw materials is small and the unit value is high. Therefore, the pilot scale is kilograms per year and the mass production is tons. For the chemical and material industries with large demand and low unit value, the pilot scale is at least 1,000 tons, and the mass production is calculated based on an annual output of one million tons.

  The ability of mass production is so critical that after the concept of synthetic biology broke out in 2021, many enterprises raised funds mainly for building new industrial lines and expanding production capacity.

  See the direction of the enterprise from the location of the new factory. In coastal areas such as Yancheng, Tianjin and other places, factories are mainly built by enterprises with small mass production scale and products going to sea. There is sufficient wind power in the local area, which is convenient for export and sales near ports. Enterprises with larger production capacity will directly choose places such as Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia where raw materials such as electricity, energy and corn are cheaper.

  Among the concept stocks, Huaheng Bio has completed the expansion of Qinhuangdao and Bayannaoer bases, with the current production capacity of 100,000 tons and 50,000 tons. In addition, it has built a new material production base with a production capacity of 100,000 tons in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia.

  Kaisai Bio’s 100,000-ton bio-based polyamide production line in Wusu production base in Xinjiang has been put into production. Huaxi Bio’s Tianjin plant has been put into production, and 64 pilot production lines are planned to be built. The overall production capacity of bioactive materials is planned to reach 1,000 tons.

  Among the synthetic biology concept stocks, most enterprises are still in the initial stage of layout.

  For example, Angel Yeast’s subsidiary Weiqi Enterprise, with an annual output of 10,000 tons, is under construction, and the first phase is planned to be put into production in 2025.

  Azure Bio, whose daily limit has been raised for many times, shows that the enterprise has only set up a synthetic biology technology innovation laboratory, which is still in the research and development stage of the early strain laboratory and does not have the conditions for industrialization.

  Product homogeneity is serious.

  Synthetic biology is still in the early stage, because people’s understanding of the biological field is less than 10%, which brings a common phenomenon in synthetic biology enterprises-product homogenization.

  The involution of cosmetic raw material enterprises is particularly serious.

  There are more than 40 synthetic biology enterprises engaged in the development of cosmetic raw materials in China. Many start-ups and listed companies have plunged into squalene, ergothionine, icodoline and other popular raw materials with moisturizing and antioxidant effects.

  At present, the listed companies with mass production capacity in China are mainly Huaxi Bio and Chuanning Bio. Ultra-pure ergothionine produced by Huaxi Bio-technology has a purity of over 99%. At the end of May, Chuanning Bio announced that some synthetic biological products have entered the stage of small-scale and pilot-scale, including squalene, ergothionine, and icodoline.

  The aforementioned technicians believe that when making the same product, the volume concentration, volume purity, volume impurities, etc. really make the quality of raw materials better, and also knock down the original inflated price. For example, the price of ergothione was 200,000 yuan/kg a few years ago, and now it is only tens of thousands of yuan/kg.

  However, cosmetics raw materials are a relatively small market, and the enterprises that enter the market first will have advantages, and most of the enterprises that enter the market later can only fight price wars, or suffer heavy losses because of drastic price changes.

  In February this year, Sinochem, one of the earliest enterprises that made ergothionine, declared bankruptcy. The enterprise was founded in 2016, when there were almost no enterprises that produced ergothionine in China.

  According to public information, Zhongke Nuozhi and Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biology, China Academy of Sciences agreed to realize the industrialization of ergothionine within 4 years after it passed the verification level of 75L fermentor, which means that it should be produced in at least 1000L fermentor.

  However, in 2020, which was supposed to be the test result, Zhongke Nuozhi suffered a triple blow from inside and outside: it failed to mass produce, the price of ergothionine began to decrease, and it was deeply involved in various judicial cases and disputes.

  In this year, the number of judicial cases involved in Kono Knowledge exceeded 60, which was the highest in the past years, including private lending disputes, patent transfer contract disputes, service contract disputes, labor disputes and so on. A year later, the court ruled that Kono paid R&D expenses and breach of contract fees, and transferred the development patent back to Tianjin Institute of Technology.

  The bankruptcy of Zhongke Nuozhi shows the other side behind the scenery of synthetic biology track. The market turmoil and the ability of enterprises to land can directly determine life and death.

  In addition, for some products, even if the price is lowered by the method of synthetic biology, it can not stimulate demand, and it is a waste of production capacity to be involved, so the forward-looking selection of products by enterprises is particularly critical.

  For example, Glutathione, a raw material drug with the functions of protecting liver and whitening, is quoted at a price of about 800 yuan/kg-900 yuan/kg by using traditional yeast, and () (300233.SZ) occupies about 90% of the market share in China. Glutathione produced by synthetic biological process is quoted at about 600 yuan/kg-700 yuan/kg, but Jincheng Medicine still occupies 90% of the market.

  This is because, on the one hand, the price drop is relatively low, which has not impacted the market; on the other hand, the change of pharmaceutical raw materials needs to be reapplied for approval, and the process is very complicated. Safety and stability are more critical factors than cost.

  To sum up, there are two reasons for the homogenization of involution products in synthetic biology enterprises:

  First, the raw materials of cosmetics are mainly small molecular compounds and monomer materials. At present, both the research on the characteristics of chassis cells and the environmental control of mass production are very mature. If the price in the market is high, more enterprises will flock to do it.

  Second, China’s current policies are relatively stricter in food, medicine, agriculture and other fields. For example, the longest approval period for biological pesticides can reach 8-10 years.

  Many practitioners said that the standards committee related to synthetic biology in China is gradually being established, and the access and process of approval will be improved in the future. However, what determines the profitability of enterprises at present is the ability to expand diversified product lines and find materials with a wider range of applications through long-term research and development.

  Dong Lei, dean of the School of Life Sciences of Nanjing University, told the Economic Observer that the focus of synthetic biology around the world is mainly on the synthesis of small molecules, but not on macromolecular materials, because the synthetic steps involved are more complicated and difficult.

  New materials, new business

  Many enterprises that started earlier are also producing macromolecular materials based on synthetic biology. The leading ones are polymers in the chemical industry, such as PHA (polyhydroxy fatty acid ester, note: a kind of bio-polyester, which has degradable characteristics) and polyamide materials (nylon).

  In the past, chemical companies such as Kaisai Bio and Huaheng Bio mainly sold small molecular monomer materials such as dibasic acid and alanine. They made them by biological method instead of chemical method, which reduced the cost and seized a larger market share.

  It is difficult to reduce the short-term cost of macromolecular new materials, and the market has not been widely accepted, so enterprises are also exploring new business models. The most representative is that raw material enterprises directly go off to build brands or jointly manufacture products.

  Many synthetic biology enterprises have flocked to PHA racetrack. This material has good biocompatibility, biodegradability and thermal processability, and can be applied to food packaging, fiber fabrics, agricultural mulching films, drug delivery and medical materials.

  Blue Crystal Microbes is one of the start-ups with the most financing in synthetic biology. Since its establishment in 2016, it has completed 10 rounds of financing and disclosed that the total financing amount exceeds 2 billion yuan.

  Li Teng, co-founder and president of Blue Crystal Microbes, told the Economic Observer that they have been doing PHA since its establishment, providing only technical services and not making products. It is difficult for start-ups to survive. If they only make popular products at the moment, they will be eliminated in a few years.

  Li Teng said that at first, their definition of PHA was a fine chemical, but now it has changed into a bulk chemical. He explained that this adjustment is market demand-oriented. Unlike other enterprises, blue crystal microorganisms hope to use the same PHA to meet different needs. Blue crystal PHA is made because it has the greatest potential for cost reduction, the highest product adaptability, and the corresponding technical difficulty is higher. Stability and quality are the most priority factors, followed by cost.

  The direct profit of Blue Crystal Microbes is to cooperate with brands and manufacturers to jointly develop PHA products, including disposable products, soft and hard packaging, textile fibers and so on. The annual production capacity of blue crystal PHA is 5000 tons, and the output of downstream products is 5000 tons, which belongs to the first echelon among PHA manufacturing enterprises at home and abroad.

  In addition, cyanobacteria also develop in the middle and upper reaches, providing platforms and technologies to incubate small enterprises.

  Li Teng said that in the past, they only produced products, but now it may be a turning point. They have observed that more and more small enterprises are also entering. However, the capabilities provided by incubators and biomedical sharing platforms on the market are different from the actual needs.

  For example, most synthetic biology laboratories usually emphasize the automation of Qualcomm quantity, but most strain development processes do not need Qualcomm quantity, which is different from drug research and development, which needs to screen many different molecules. Therefore, Blue Crystal is helping small enterprises to improve efficiency through its own experience, such as technical services and laboratory sharing.

  As the leading supplier of long-chain dibasic acids in the world, Kaisai Bio is also the first enterprise in the world to realize bio-based polyamide (note: dibasic acids and diamines are important monomer raw materials of polyamide). The pilot test of this material was completed in 2014, and the production line with an annual output of 100,000 tons was completed and put into production in 2021.

  Although the production capacity has increased significantly, the actual sales volume has increased less.

  According to the prospectus, from 2016 to 2021, the sales volume of bio-based polyamide increased from 0.5 million tons to 0.7 million tons, and the ratio of production to sales was always around 50%. In contrast, the sales volume of long-chain diacid, the ace product, increased from 25,000 tons to 61,000 tons.

  According to Kaiser Bio, bio-based polyamide is a brand-new material, its price is higher than that of nylon made by chemical method, and its application ability is still being explored.

  Bio-new materials made of new polymer materials need to provide a whole set of solutions, tell customers how to process and produce, jointly research and develop with downstream, and even assist customers in carbon footprint, equipment and technology, so as to make the market accept them faster. In this regard, Kaisai Bio has established an interdisciplinary R&D center, which has made remarkable progress in the textile field, engineering materials and composite materials.

  In addition, Kaisai Bio has established its own fiber brand TERRYL to provide fiber solutions for the textile field.

  For example, we cooperated with Bosideng’s brand Samet to build school uniforms, and cooperated with close-fitting clothing brands such as Shushu and Ubras to develop underwear, sportswear, yoga clothes and other kinds of clothing. At the same time, we replaced the consumables such as work clothes, helmets and carpets in the internal production base with new materials.

  Liu Xiucai, chairman of Kaisai Bio, once publicly stated: "We can’t make the business model of synthetic biology too early." In the future, there may be a model similar to the pharmaceutical industry. A startup or research institution has made an efficient and valuable metabolic pathway, but it does not do follow-up research and development, and packages the results and sells them to mature enterprises in the industry to complete it.

Renovation of Main Roads in Gaocheng District of Shijiazhuang Blocks "Minsheng Road"

3-meter height limit pole set in Gaocheng section of Shijiazhuang, National Highway 307

3-meter height limit pole set in Gaocheng section of Shijiazhuang, National Highway 307(Xu Hui/photo)

  Cctv news(Reporter Xu Hui) People often say, "If you want to get rich, you should build roads first". Smooth roads are a very important condition for a region’s economic development. "Shihuang Expressway" and National Highway 307 are two main trunk roads connecting Hengshui, Cangzhou, Shandong and other places in Shijiazhuang to the east, which are called "Rentong Second Vein" in Shijiazhuang. However, since May, these two roads have been renovated one after another, and the road capacity has been greatly reduced. The 3-meter height limit pole set in the Gaocheng section of Shijiazhuang, National Highway 307, all medium-sized and above trucks and buses can’t pass, which makes the originally congested road conditions worse and blocks this "Minsheng Road".

  After the restriction, the truck driver spends 5000 yuan more every month.

  Gaocheng District is close to Shijiazhuang City, and many villagers have been engaged in the freight industry for many years. There are more than 20,000 large trucks and tens of thousands of employees in the area, forming a number of "professional villages" for large trucks such as Zhijin Village, Guo Zhuang Village, Nanpeng Village and Shangzhuang Village.

  In recent months, Shijiazhuang-Huanghua Expressway and Gaocheng Section of National Highway 307 have been built, and Gaocheng District has set a height limit pole with a height limit of 3 meters, so all medium-sized and above trucks and buses can’t pass. This has caused many big truck drivers to complain that "there is no way to go". Many large truck owners in Gaocheng District have no choice but to lie at home.

  To this end, a truck driver compiled a doggerel to spit out the height limit pole in Gaocheng District: "The third ring road in Shijiazhuang is two and a half meters, and Gaocheng has 307 height limits; Gaocheng cart exceeds 20 thousand, and the cart economy is broken; Shi Huang won’t let go, Shi Heng hasn’t been repaired; Go around Xialiangkou and head up and block it into a ball. "

  Wang Hai (a pseudonym), the owner of the truck in Brocade Village, said that the renovation of National Highway 307 in Gaocheng District began in May, and then the renovation of Shihuang Expressway began. The two main roads that Shijiazhuang passed eastward could only pass half way. Gaocheng District has set up a height limit pole on National Highway 307. In order to block the bypass passage of large trucks, many township roads and village roads in Gaocheng District have joined the ranks of height limit and restriction. "The roads in towns and villages are all afraid of being crushed by large trucks that bypass. Therefore, after setting up two height-limiting poles in Gaocheng District, obstacles are set up everywhere in the whole district to hinder the passage of large trucks." Wang Hai said.

  It is understood that many large trucks in Gaocheng District transport coal from Shanxi Province to Tangshan. Now, after setting the height-limiting pole, we can only take the Dingwei line to the east, then turn to the Hengjing line, drive around the city expressway in Luancheng east, and drive into Qingyin Expressway about 10 kilometers south to Shanxi Province. "There is no charge for taking the national highway. This high-speed fee will cost 500 yuan. I come ten times a month, and this expenditure alone will cost an extra 5,000 yuan. " A truck owner introduced.

  At the same time, many roads were renovated, and many large trucks and buses were squeezed onto the Hengjing line, resulting in serious traffic jams at Luancheng Expressway.

  Mr. Zhao is a bus driver who travels between Shijiazhuang and Jinzhou every day. According to Mr. Zhao, the Gaocheng section of National Highway 307 can pass in ten minutes before the height limit pole is set on the road. After the road is built, his trip is blocked, and it is common for this section to pass in two hours. "There are limited high poles everywhere. I can only walk along this road, and I can only wait patiently in traffic jams."

After the installation of height limiting poles in Gaocheng District of Shijiazhuang City, height limiting poles were installed at several local intersections or village entrances to prevent large trucks from bypassing and crushing roads. (Xu Hui/photo)

After the installation of height limiting poles in Gaocheng District of Shijiazhuang City, height limiting poles were installed at several local intersections or village entrances to prevent large trucks from bypassing and crushing roads. (Xu Hui/photo)

  Local hotels and car repair industries have been hit hard.

  A few days ago, the reporter visited the site and found that Shihuang Expressway and National Highway 307 were renovated at the same time, which affected far more than large trucks and buses.

  Mr. Gao opened a hotel in Gaocheng section of National Highway 307, and drivers were discouraged by the traffic jam for nine days. "I have a dozen rooms here, which used to be full every day, but I haven’t been full since I built the road."

  Mr. Zhang, the owner of a repair shop near the 307 National Road, said that he only repairs small cars, but many cars are reluctant to repair them because the roads are too blocked.

  Mr. Zhang, who lives in Shijiazhuang, is doing business in Jinzhou. He travels between Shijiazhuang and Jinzhou almost every day, and National Highway 307 is his preferred travel route.

  After the 307 road was built, the height limit pole was installed, which made the originally congested road conditions worse. "It used to be an hour’s journey, but now it is normal to walk for two or three hours." The Shihuang Expressway, which is building a road, has only one lane, and it is even more difficult to move in the event of an accident. In addition, high-speed tolls have to be paid.

  According to Mr. Zhang, more and more cars avoid National Highway 307 and choose to bypass the village. "There are many cars around, and the road around the village is getting harder and harder." To this end, Mr. Zhang had to choose to avoid traveling as much as possible. "The business there must be affected."

  Mr. Zhang’s experience is just a microcosm of many obstacles encountered by the 307 road construction height limit pole.

  "It’s a good thing to build roads. We should build one before another, or there may be other considerations." A driver said.

  Road construction will affect some people’s travel, and the construction team will strive to complete it as soon as possible.

  Zhu Guoyong, deputy manager of Hebei Qiutong Road and Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd., introduced that his company won the bid for the renovation project of Gaocheng section of National Highway 307, with a construction period of 18 months starting from April 1 this year. "We started construction on May 23, and the height limit pole was also put into use on this day."

  Zhu Guoyong introduced that before the construction, Hebei Gaochong Road and Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd. and Gaocheng District Public Security Traffic Police Brigade jointly worked out the vehicle traffic plan during the construction period, and the height limit pole was one of the measures, with the aim of controlling the traffic of large vehicles and ensuring the smooth traffic of other vehicles. "We reported the vehicle traffic plan during the construction period jointly formulated with the traffic police team to the traffic police team, and the traffic police team then replied with the consent."

  Regarding the impact on local cart owners caused by the installation of height-limiting poles, Zhu Guoyong said, "We try our best to ensure the smooth flow of roads so that they can pass. Just control, not break off. "

  Zhi Qing Zhou, head of the Order Section of the Public Security Traffic Police Brigade in Gaocheng District, Shijiazhuang City, said that the traffic volume of National Highway 307 is particularly large, with an average daily traffic of about 100,000 vehicles. Now it is a single traffic. If all of them are released, it will cause greater congestion, so now it can only be controlled.

  Zhi Qing Zhou introduced that the traffic police force has also made a detour plan for the passage of big cars, and setting height limit poles is one of the traffic control measures.

  However, according to the reporter’s investigation, some sections of the bypass route of large trucks are also under construction, and height-limiting poles have been newly installed.

  Zhi Qing Zhou said: "It will definitely affect the travel rights of some people, but there is no way to build roads."

  Zhu Guoyong said that the construction is being stepped up at present, aiming to complete it as soon as possible within the 18-month construction period. As for whether the height limiting pole will continue to be used after the road construction is completed, it depends on the government’s decision.

FSD is about to enter China, can it add fire to domestic autonomous driving?

Among Tesla’s core technologies, FSD ("Full Self-Drive") is undoubtedly the most concerned core. However, due to various restrictions including laws and regulations, FSD has not been introduced into the domestic market, which has become a big regret for Tesla owners. However, it has recently been reported that the relevant person in charge of the Intelligent Manufacturing Promotion Department of the Shanghai Economic and Information Committee introduced that in the next stage, Shanghai will further deepen its cooperation with Tesla and promote the layout of functional sectors such as autonomous driving and robots in Shanghai. There are indications that the policy barriers for Tesla FSD to enter the domestic market are constantly being cleared. Chu Ruisong, general manager of Baidu Smart Car Division, even directly predicted that FSD will enter the China market this year or next year, and will be opened on a large scale in 2025.

1. Tesla needs FSD to re-establish its technological advantages.

From Tesla’s point of view, it is becoming more and more urgent to introduce FSD into the domestic market.

First of all, at present, domestic mainstream car companies are advancing by leaps and bounds in the field of smart electric vehicles, and Tesla’s technological advantages are rapidly approaching by domestic car companies. To this end, Tesla, which has a relatively limited vehicle matrix, can only sacrifice weapons with cost performance. Improve the cost performance of products through continuous price reduction, and then increase terminal sales. In this case, it is of great significance to introduce the latest FSD technology into China, which can help Tesla reconfirm its leading position in technology.

Secondly, Tesla’s FSD needs to accumulate a large number of actual road data to continuously optimize the algorithm. Therefore, after the introduction of FSD into China, Tesla can help Tesla collect a large number of valuable data and lay the most solid foundation for the iterative update of the algorithm after meeting the requirements of domestic laws and regulations on data collection.

Finally, Tesla is the standard-bearer of "Software Defined Car". FSD is expensive in North America, and the price of bicycles is nearly 100,000 RMB. And the gross profit margin of software is very high. Under the background of Tesla’s continuous price war, if FSD can contribute enough sales volume, it will give Tesla greater confidence to fight the price war.

2. Does FSD still have advantages?

As one of the labels of Elon Musk, Tesla has been investing a lot of money in FSD to maintain the advanced technology. Domestic car companies choose Tesla’s technical route more in many key technical choices to ensure that there will be no strategic mistakes in the direction.

In the whole automobile industry, Tesla was the first to apply the neural network model Transformer to the intelligent driving of mass production vehicles, about two years earlier than other automobile companies. Compared with the previous convolutional neural network CNN, the neural network model Transformer has been significantly improved in efficiency and accuracy, but it also requires more data. In 2022, Tesla was the first in the industry to release the Occupancy Network that can detect general obstacles. In addition, Tesla FSD’s solution is a set of solutions that do not rely on high-precision maps, which greatly expands the scenarios in which FSD can be applied.

For many domestic automatic driving/driving assistance schemes, although we can also realize the functions of automatic lane change, automatic overtaking and automatic on-off ramp, we are expanding from expressway to urban road scene. However, our scheme relies more on lidar and high-precision maps. Compared with Tesla’s pure vision scheme, the former is more expensive and the data fusion is more difficult. Moreover, most domestic autonomous driving technical solutions rely on high-precision maps, so there are many limitations in the use of scenarios. Therefore, these factors are integrated, and Tesla FSD still has its index significance.

However, we also have to admit that although FSD has no small lead, it still faces many challenges to fully realize FSD in domestic road conditions. On the one hand, domestic legislation needs to keep up with it in time, giving a green light at the policy level for enterprises to deploy FSD; On the other hand, the domestic working conditions are more complicated, especially on urban roads, there will be many unpredictable long tail working conditions. In this case, in a short period of time, it is basically difficult for L4-level autopilot to be deployed commercially. Even if the performance of FSD is advanced, it can’t escape this category. Therefore, how Tesla chooses the deployment scope of FSD and maximizes the performance advantages of FSD is a big test for Tesla.

3. Will the China autonomous driving market "wolf come"?

For domestic car companies, there is a phenomenon worthy of attention. At present, not only Tesla’s FSD, but also Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot are actively getting approval from China government departments to introduce relevant technologies into the domestic market. Especially the Drive Pilot of Mercedes-Benz, although there are many restrictions, it is the only L3-level automatic driving system in the world that allows drivers to engage in other activities in the car without paying attention to the operation of the whole vehicle. At present, no vehicle manufacturer in China can give such a promise to Mercedes-Benz.

As the world’s largest smart electric vehicle market, it is a general trend for foreign car companies to introduce intelligent networking technology including the most advanced autonomous driving technology to China as soon as possible. If they don’t do this, they will be widened by independent brands in China. The brand appeal accumulated in the past will also completely disappear. At the same time, considering that autonomous driving is a technology that needs long-term accumulation, continuous optimization and is closely related to local conditions, it will be unstoppable for Tesla FSD and other foreign car companies to enter China in any dimension.

The introduction of Tesla has accelerated the reshuffle process of domestic electric vehicles and even the whole new energy vehicle market. However, it has also created the global group operational advantage of China brand new energy vehicles. A large number of China-branded cars have gone abroad, attacking cities in overseas markets. With Tesla’s introduction of FSD and Mercedes-Benz’s introduction of Drive Pilot into the domestic market, the competition in the whole market will become more intense, but it may also make the domestic autonomous driving technology leap to a new level. Only in this way, China brand cars will not only be able to stand at home, but also be expected to continue to "roll up" those multinational car groups that are not leading in technology in overseas markets, so as to gain a larger market share for China brand cars in the global auto market.

Ian AION V, 129,800, you bought more than "first class"!

What I bring to you today is a-. As for the outstanding performance of the car, please read it together.

Let’s take a look at the appearance of AION V. The front face of AION V looks very unique and very recognizable. Coupled with headlights, it is in line with the "taste" of young consumers. The car is equipped with LED daytime running lights, automatic opening and closing, delayed closing and so on. Coming to the side of the car body, the size of the car body is 4605 mm * 1876 mm * 1686 mm. The car adopts spiritual lines, and the car side looks very stable and atmospheric. With large-sized thick-walled tires, the shape is quite sporty. At the rear of the car, AION V’s tail lines are capable, and the taillights are very tough. Overall, it is relatively simple and generous.

Sitting in the car, the AION V interior looks very solid and makes people feel very stable. The steering wheel of the car is very deep in shape and made of imitation leather, which makes people fondle it. Take a look at the central control, with a 14.6-inch touch-sensitive LCD central control screen, which makes the interior style impressive and looks very angular. The interior feels good. Let’s take a look at the dashboard and seats. The dashboard design is remarkable and looks strong in technology. The car uses a genuine leather/imitation leather mix and match seat, and is equipped with functions such as auxiliary seat with memory electric adjustment, seat with memory electric adjustment, and seat proportion tilting, and the overall comfort is good.

AION V matches the gearbox, with an acceleration time of 7.9s per 100 kilometers, and the power is completely OK for daily use.

In terms of functional configuration, AION V is equipped with car networking, driving mode selection, remote control key, Bluetooth key, rear wiper, interior atmosphere light and other configurations.

What’s your main impression of this car after reading the whole article? The model class introduced today is the most considered class when many people buy their first car, mainly because the size of this class is moderate and the price is reasonable.

China brand SUV with new cars listed in the second half of 2017 (Part Two)

  [car home News] On Monday, we brought you the China brand SUV (I) which will be launched in the second half of 2017 (click here to view). Today, we will continue to bring you the inventory of China brand SUVs to be listed in the second half of the year. In the last issue, we introduced changan CS55, Chuanqi GS7 Roewe RX3 and other new/replacement models to you. Today, we will bring you Lexus 01, WEY VV5, brand-new Tiggo 5, Nazhijie U5 SUV, Wuling Hongguang S3 and other models. Let’s walk into today’s article together.

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● Link 01
New car features: positioning high-end China brand SUV and Volvo 40 series are built on the same platform.
Date of listing: the fourth quarter of 2017

  The Lexus 01 model was officially released on the eve of the Shanghai Auto Show. The car will be produced in the Luqiao base of Geely Group in the future, and will be officially listed in China in the fourth quarter of this year, and will enter the European and American markets in 2019.

Lingke Lingke 01 2017 Two-Drive Basic Model

  The appearance design of the new car is very avant-garde, and the visual impact of the front face is very strong. The square front net shape leaves a deep impression. The headlights are integrated with the front air intake grille, and the overall effect is very coherent. The shape of the LED day workshop running lights and turn signals above is very individual.

Lingke Lingke 01 2017 Two-Drive Basic Model

  From the side, the new car maintains the style of the previous concept car, adopts a two-color body design, and the black roof and silver decorative strips look very fashionable and unique. In addition, the new car is also equipped with brand-new ribbed spokes. The new car is based on CMA (Compact Modular Architecture), and its wheelbase is 2730mm. It is worth mentioning that the CMA architecture is led by Volvo Cars and jointly developed by Geely Automobile and Volvo Cars. In the future, Volvo’s brand-new 40 family models will be born on this platform.

Lingke Lingke 01 2017 Two-Drive Basic Model

Lingke Lingke 01 2017 Two-Drive Basic Model

  At the rear, the lines of the LECK 01 quasi-mass production car are very smooth and layered, and the taillights are also L-shaped, but the internal light group will be slightly adjusted. The shape of the rear bumper echoes that of the front bumper, and it is equipped with two exhaust ports on both sides.

Lingke Lingke 01 2017 Basic Model

  The new car is based on CMA modular architecture jointly developed by Geely and Volvo, so it can provide a variety of power systems in terms of power, including 1.5T three-cylinder gasoline engine, 2.0T four-cylinder gasoline engine, hybrid system and pure electric system. In terms of transmission, the new car offers six-speed manual transmission, six-speed automatic transmission and seven-speed dual clutch transmission. In addition, the new car will be equipped with a four-wheel drive system in the future.

  Editor’s comment:Lectra 01 was officially unveiled in China on the eve of this year’s Shanghai Auto Show. As a high-end brand of Geely Automobile, Lectra has Geely’s sales channels and Volvo’s technical endorsement, which makes it have good competitiveness and the strength to challenge overseas mainstream brands.

  Link has set its sights on the hottest SUV market at present. In this highly competitive market, the Lectra 01 model has many bright spots, both in appearance design and powertrain adjustment, which are very international. But as a brand-new brand, there are still some uncertainties. Therefore, if the car can show its advantages in cost performance in the future, I believe it can still win the favor of consumers.


 ● WEY VV5
Features of the new car: the same positioning of high-end SUV models, the overall sense of luxury.
Date of listing: within 2017

  At the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, WEY officially released two series of VV5 models, namely V5C and V5S, in which V5C is more inclined to the positioning of the city, while V5S is more inclined to sports. In fact, VV5 is the new name of WEYW02, a compact SUV that was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show. It is reported that the new car is expected to be officially listed this year.

Great Wall Motor WEY VV5 2017 Basic Model

  The front face of the WEY VV5 model basically continues the design style of the previous WEY W02 model. The honeycomb-shaped front air intake grille and the headlight group of LED light sources on both sides are very aggressive, and the shape of the front bumper is also very sporty. The size of the air inlets on both sides of the VV5s model is also more exaggerated, and the visual effect is excellent.

Great Wall Motor WEY VV5 2017 Basic Model

Great Wall Motor WEY VV5 2017 Basic Model

Great Wall Motor WEY VV5 2017 Basic Model

  The tail shape of WEY VV5 5 car series is very full and heavy. Moreover, the taillight group of the car adopts full LED light source, which has excellent visual effect after lighting and reflects each other with the previous daytime running lights. In addition, the VV5s also uses a bilateral exhaust layout with a total of four outlets, which has a strong sense of movement. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the car are 4462/1857/1638mm and the wheelbase is 2680mm respectively.

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  In the interior part, WEY VV5 has a simple overall design and a sense of science and technology, and the circular air outlet is matched with the suspended central control display, which also adds a lot of color to the interior. In addition, the new car uses high-tech configurations such as streaming media rearview mirror, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, parking assistance, uphill assistance and seat heating, which also adds a lot to the new car.

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Great wall motor WEY VV5 2017 VV5 C

  In the seating space, the experiencer with a height of 180cm sits in the front row and has three fingers of head space. Keeping the front row motionless, when the same experiencer sits in the back row, he can get more than 2 fists of leg space, and the distance from the head space to the skylight is only 3 fingers. Overall, the car’s head space performance is relatively general.

Great wall motor WEY VV5 2017 VV5 S

  In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T engine code-named GW4C20, with a maximum power of 197 HP (145kW) and a peak torque of 315 Nm, which is consistent with the brand-new Haval H6 model. In terms of transmission system, the new car will match the 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.

  Editor’s comment:VV7, the first model of WEY brand, has been promoted to a new height in terms of exterior design, interior materials, configuration and creating a sense of luxury. At the same time, compared with other SUV models of China brand, it also has considerable advantages. The VV5 model launched this time continues to maintain this advantage, but it is slightly lower in positioning than the VV7 model. In the future, it is believed that WEY brand will continuously enrich its product line, so that the influence of WEY brand will gradually increase. It is believed that with these advantages, VV5 models can occupy a place in the market.


● Chery brand new Tiggo 5
New car features: brand-new appearance design
Time to market: the second half of 2017 is planned.

  Chery’s brand-new Tiggo 5 was officially unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show, which opened in April. As a replacement model of the current Tiggo 5, the new car has a brand-new design in terms of appearance and interior, and it is younger as a whole. According to the news we learned before, the new car will be officially listed in the second half of this year.

Chery tiggo 5 2017 basic model

Chery tiggo 5 2017 basic model

Chery tiggo 5 2017 basic model

  Appearance, the car is based on the concept β concept car, and continues many design elements in the concept car, such as the headlight shape and the design of the front air intake grille composed of multiple groups of diamonds, which also makes the new Tiggo 5 very dynamic. Design. From the tail, the new car is also very chic, and the chrome trim strip connected in the middle of the taillights also adds a bit of visual effect to the new car.

Chery tiggo 5 2017 basic model

  In terms of interior, Chery’s brand-new Tiggo 5 adopts the latest interior style of Chery family, and the overall shape is younger. At the same time, the two-color interior color matching is more in line with the aesthetics of young consumers. According to the information obtained before, the new car will be equipped with leather seats, one-button start, engine start and stop, rear seat proportional tilting and multi-function steering wheel.

Chery tiggo 5 2017 basic model

  In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4338/1830/1645mm and the wheelbase is 2630mm respectively. Compared with the current model, the wheelbase of the new car is increased by 20mm, but the length of the car body is reduced by 173mm, the width is reduced by 11mm and the height is reduced by 95 mm. In terms of power, Chery’s new Tiggo 5 will use the same 1.5T turbocharged engine as the Arrizo 5 SPORT. According to the declared data, the maximum power is 147 HP (108kW).

  Editor’s comment:At present, the domestic compact SUV market is very hot, and Chery brand has also performed well in this market before, but with the longer time to market of the Tiggo 5 model, its competitiveness has dropped significantly. The new Tiggo 5, the replacement model, is precisely to regain recognition in this market. The new car has been upgraded in appearance and interior, which is closer to the needs of young consumers as a whole. However, the Tiggo 7 model is also a compact SUV, so there is a certain competitive relationship between them, and it is inevitable that there will be some internal friction. We will wait and see what strategy Chery will adopt in the future. 

● Weilai ES8
New car features: Weilai Automobile’s first SUV model
Time to market: planned in 2017.

  At the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, the first SUV model ES8 of Weilai Automobile was officially unveiled. As the second production model of Weilai Automobile, the car has also attracted much attention. It adopts a 7-seat layout design of 2+3+2, and its overall appearance is also very powerful. According to previous news, the new car is expected to be officially released this year and will be delivered next year.

Weilai Weilai ES8 2017 Basic Model

Weilai Weilai ES8 2017 Basic Model

Weilai Weilai ES8 2017 Basic Model

Weilai Weilai ES8 2017 Basic Model

  In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the design concept of Weilai brand "X-bar", and the suspended roof shape is created by blackening the D-pillar on the side, and the overall line is very powerful. As a new energy vehicle, the LCD instrument panel and the central control large screen are still standard. The overall interior design style of the new car is simple, and the through air conditioning outlet increases the horizontal visual effect of the interior. The steering wheel is also designed with a flat bottom, which highlights its sports genes. At the same time, the appearance of the round display screen in the center console also adds a bit of playful flavor to the new car. In addition, the ES8 is a pure electric 7-seat SUV with a seat layout of 2+3+2, with a length of over 5 meters, a width of over 2 meters and a wheelbase of over 3 meters.

Weilai Weilai ES8 2017 Basic Model

  In terms of power, the new car adopts XPT intelligent electric platform, front and rear axle dual-motor layout, and the comprehensive maximum output power will exceed 650 horsepower. At the same time, the new car will also be equipped with full-time intelligent four-wheel drive control system and liquid-cooled replaceable battery technology.

  Editor’s comment:You may feel a little strange about the brand Weilai Automobile. Previously, the launch of its first production car, EP9, showed you the strength of this brand-new car in racing, which successfully refreshed the fastest lap times of electric production cars in the North Ring Road of Nurburgring and Shanghai International Circuit.

  However, Weilai Automobile was obviously not satisfied with this, and then they launched its first SUV model ES8. Compared with EP9, Weilai ES8 model is closer to our life. At the same time, it is very smart for the new car to target the pure electric 7-seat SUV model, because there is no real competitor in this level. From the product itself, avant-garde design, rich configuration and "power-changing mode" also add a lot of color to the car. According to Weilai official, its manufacturing system and supply chain layout have been set up, and mass production preparations are in progress. It is expected to be officially released this year and delivered next year.


● BAIC brand new Saab X55
New car features: adopt a brand-new design style.
Time to market: within 2017

  At the Shanghai Auto Show, BAIC’s new Saab X55 model was officially unveiled. The new car adopts a brand-new design language, and the overall shape of the new car is very fashionable. It is reported that the new car will be officially listed this year.

Basic model of Saab X55 2017

  In terms of appearance, Beiqi Sic Bo’s new X55 has undergone a new design. Compared with the current model, the new car is younger and sporty, and the shape of the front bumper is also quite designed, and the overall sports atmosphere is full. The shape of the headlight group is relatively simple, the whole front has a strong sense of hierarchy, and the front air intake grille also adopts a grid design.

Basic model of Saab X55 2017

  Compared with the current model, the side shape of the new Sic Bo X55 has not changed much, but the blackened C-pillar and D-pillar create the effect of suspended roof, and the redesigned double five-spoke wheel rim is very dynamic. In addition, the exterior rearview mirror of the new car is painted in black, which looks sporty.

Basic model of Saab X55 2017

  The shape of the rear of the new car has also changed greatly. Compared with the current car series, the thick chrome trim in the middle part divides the rear of the car into two parts, which makes the layering more clear. At the same time, the shape of the taillight group of the new car is also very design-oriented, and it is believed that it will have a good visual effect after lighting.

Basic model of Saab X55 2017

Basic model of Saab X55 2017

  In terms of interior, the new Sic Bo X55 adopts a redesigned center console, and the suspended central control panel with a large area of wood grain decoration makes the new car more classy, which is much more beautiful than the current model. Beiqi LOGO-shaped air conditioning outlet is very novel, and the air conditioning and multimedia control area below it can be seen that it draws on the design style of Mercedes-Benz brand models, and the sense of grade has been improved again.

Basic model of Saab X55 2017

  At present, the official has not released the power information of the car. According to the current model, the new car is equipped with 1.5L and 1.5T engines, and its maximum power is 112 horsepower and 150 horsepower respectively. In terms of transmission, a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT gearbox is available.

  Editor’s comment:The current Beiqi Sic Bo X55 model was officially put on sale in January 2016, but only one year and three months later, it was introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show, and the speed of upgrading was also confusing. However, from the aspects of appearance, interior, configuration, etc., the improvement of the new Saab X55 compared with the current model is indeed very obvious, and it is also more in line with the tastes of young people nowadays. Therefore, from this perspective, the launch of the new Saab X55 model is still very worth looking forward to, but we will wait and see what changes BAIC’s strategy for the current X55 model will make.


● dongfeng fengshen AX4
New car features: personalized design
Time to market: September 2017

  Dongfeng fengshen brand’s first small SUV——AX4, was officially unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show, which opened in April. The owner is a young consumer group with fashion and individuality. At the same time, according to previous news, the car is expected to be officially launched in September.

Dongfeng Passenger Car dongfeng fengshen AX4 2017 Basic Model

  The appearance of dongfeng fengshen AX4 is individual and bold, and the shape of the front air intake grille is unique. The daytime running lights and headlights are designed separately and connected with the front air intake grille, creating a good visual effect. At the same time, the car’s front fog lamp design is also very special, using a rectangular design, huge size, with a dazzling chrome frame next to it. Generally speaking, the appearance of the car can be described as "very fashionable".

Dongfeng Passenger Car dongfeng fengshen AX4 2017 Basic Model

Dongfeng Passenger Car dongfeng fengshen AX4 2017 Basic Model

  In addition to the unique shape of the front face, the visual effects of its side and rear are equally eye-catching. The shape of the lower fender on the side of the car is very linear, and the D-pillar and the trunk adopt a large-area contrast color design. The rear fog lamp and the chrome-plated frame around it adopt the style that echoes the front fog lamp.

Dongfeng Passenger Car dongfeng fengshen AX4 2017 Basic Model

  In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with a brand-new in-vehicle intelligent interconnection system, and also equipped with in-vehicle Wi-Fi function. In addition, such as ESP body stability control system, tire pressure monitoring, reversing images, front side airbags, side air curtains, and low-speed anti-collision systems are all available.

Dongfeng Passenger Car dongfeng fengshen AX4 2017 Basic Model

Dongfeng Passenger Car dongfeng fengshen AX4 2017 Basic Model

  In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the car are 4195/1780/1622mm and the wheelbase is 2580 mm. In terms of power, the car will be equipped with a 1.6L (engine model DFMA16) naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 124 HP and a 1.4T (engine model DFMA14T) turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 140 HP.

  Editor’s comment:In today’s China brand small SUV market, the face value of a car has become one of the key factors considered by the main consumers in this market-young people. And various car companies are also making efforts, taking different routes to build cars that can not only highlight the brand value, but also have enough personality appearance. The AX4 model is also a small SUV model for young consumers, focusing on the design concept.

  At present, the configuration richness of AX4 is good, but if we look at the China brand SUV with a price of about 100,000 yuan, its cost performance is not so outstanding. From this point of view, whether the AX4 model can successfully seize the market in the future mainly depends on the pricing and future configuration level, and it is expected that the car will give consumers a satisfactory answer when it goes on the market.

● Dongfeng scenery S560
New car features: the new compact SUV is equipped with two powertrains.
Date of listing: October 2017

  Previously, Dongfeng Scenery officially announced the product master plan for 2017-2020. First, a brand-new compact SUV, Dongfeng Scenery S560, will be launched this year, which will be equipped with 1.5T turbocharged and 1.8L naturally aspirated engines. According to previous news, the car will be officially listed in October.

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  In terms of appearance, the overall design of the car is more fashionable, the front face adopts family-style design language, and the chrome-plated decorative strips with wide front air intake grille run through the central brand LOGO, and are connected with the headlights on both sides, which greatly improves the recognition of the car. At the same time, the car’s black wheel eyebrows and side skirts are matched with the silver anti-friction guard at the rear of the car body, which also highlights its off-road atmosphere.

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  At the rear of the car body, the new car uses a wide chrome trim to echo the design of the front of the car. The design of the taillights is relatively common, but it looks very harmonious. The new car is positioned as a compact SUV with a length, width and height of 4515/1815/1735mm and a wheelbase of 2690mm, which is slightly smaller than that of the Scenery 580.

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  In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with 1.5T and 1.8L naturally aspirated engines. Among them, the maximum power of 1.5T engine is 150 HP, and the maximum power of 1.8L engine is 138 HP. In terms of transmission, there is no relevant information at present, but we guess that manual and CVT models will be launched.

  Editor’s comment:Dongfeng Scenery 580 has achieved good results in the medium-sized SUV market, with an average monthly sales of more than 10,000 vehicles. It is precisely for this reason that Dongfeng Scenery S560 has been launched, with the main purpose of further expanding the advantages of various market segments and improving the market competitiveness of Dongfeng Scenery. In the China brand compact SUV market, the competitive pressure is also very great. The competitors also include Baojun 560, Emgrand GS, Changan CS75 and many other strongmen. In the future, I believe that this car will be recognized by consumers with its good configuration and power performance after listing.


● Junma’s first SUV model
New car features: Zotye’s brand-new brand locates young people.
Date of listing: November 2017
 

  A few days ago, we obtained the latest road test spy photos of Junma’s first SUV model from relevant channels. It is reported that the new car will adopt a 7-seat layout in the future and will also be equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine. In addition, according to previous news, the new car is expected to be unveiled in November.

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  Externally, the new car adopts a brand-new design language, and the large-mouth air intake grille is decorated with T-shaped chrome. At the same time, the "TRAUM" logo in the middle highlights the identity of the new car. From the side, two sharp lines run through the car body, and with the suspended roof design, the side of the new car looks very slender.

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"previously exposed Junma’s new SUV spy photos"

  The tail shape of the new car is consistent with the previously exposed design drawings. The slender tail light group echoes the headlights. At the same time, according to the spy photos exposed before, the exhaust layout of the two sides and the decoration of the vents on both sides of the exhaust port add a touch of movement to the new car.

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"previously exposed Junma’s new SUV spy photos"

  In terms of power, we learned that the new car will be equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine in the future. According to the powertrain plan announced by Junma Automobile, the engine will provide a maximum power of 177 HP and a peak torque of 260 Nm.

  Editor’s comment:Junma, as a brand-new brand, is still very strange to everyone. According to the data, it is a brand-new subsidiary of Zotye Automobile Group. In recent years, Zotye has been controversial in its design, and in order to remain competitive in the SUV market, Junma brand has become a breakthrough.

  In the future, Junma Automobile will mainly target young consumers and young families, launch more models in the next decade, and use a brand-new logo to distinguish it from Zotye’s products. According to the plan, Junma will first develop fuel vehicles, focus on SUV and car products, and gradually promote new energy vehicle products. It is planned to launch nine brand-new models within three years. 


● Na Zhijie U5 SUV
Features of the new car: focus on the young market and comprehensively lay out SUV models.
Date of listing: the fourth quarter

  Na Zhijie released its brand-new small SUV at the Shanghai Auto Show in April, and recently, the car was officially named U5 SUV. In addition, according to the information we have obtained before, the official launch time of the new car is in the fourth quarter of this year.

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  The front face of the new car adopts a big mouth design similar to that of Rui 3, the middle net is painted in black, the headlights on both sides are sharp in shape, and the black decorative strip running through the front fender extends backwards from the outer corner of the headlights, which makes the headlights look very sharp. On the whole, the front shape of the new car not only continues the family characteristics, but also increases the unique personalized detail design.

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  On the side, the new car adopts a slip-back design similar to that of the excellent 6 SUV. The front fender molding is transformed into a waistline from the front door and extends backwards, while the second waistline is drawn backwards from the upper edge of the chrome-plated molding behind the black front wheel brow. In addition, the new car is also equipped with double five-spoke large-size aluminum alloy wheels and roof rack. Overall, the new car has a strong cross-border atmosphere.

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  Judging from the previously exposed interior spy photos, the interior of U5 SUV follows the design elements of Nazhijie’s family style, and its shape is basically the same as that of Rui 3. Rules for dividing areas such as central control display screen and air conditioning control area. At the same time, as a small SUV focusing on young sports, the carbon fiber effect material is also used near the handlebar to create a strong sense of movement.

  In terms of power, we expect that the new car will share the 1.6L engine of PSA Group with the new excellent 6 SUV, and the transmission system is matched with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission.

  Editor’s comment:As a domestic brand, Na Zhijie of Dongfeng Yulong has been deeply involved in the SUV market in the domestic market. The sales of You 6 SUV and Da 7 SUV models are not bad at the initial stage of listing, but with the increasingly fierce market competition, Na Zhijie continues to compete for the market with fresh blood, and U5 SUV models shoulder this mission.

  In the future, Nazhijie U5 SUV will be equipped with a 1.6L engine from PSA, and for PSA, the market share of its power system can also be expanded through this cooperation. In addition, PSA and Yulong have cooperated with Dongfeng Group. I believe it is not difficult to reach this agreement. We also look forward to the actual driving performance of Nazhijie U5 SUV equipped with this powertrain in the future.


● Wuling Hongguang S3
New car features: the first SUV of Wuling brand
Time to market: within 2017

  At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially released its first SUV model-Wuling Hongguang S3, which has a wild design and is expected to adopt a 7-seat layout. It is reported that the new car will be officially listed this year.

SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguang S3 2017 Basic Model

  As the first SUV of Wuling, the front face of the new car is designed to get rid of the idea of MPV or micro-surface models, which looks slightly domineering. At the same time, the headlight group is connected with the grille, and the fog lamp and the front enclosure design also show the hardliners.

SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguang S3 2017 Basic Model

  Compared with the front of the car, Wuling Hongguang S3 still has some micro-surface shadows on the side of the car body, which does not have the domineering feeling of SUV, and the visual effect of the smaller rim is relatively simple. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4655/1735/1780mm (1790mm for high-profile models) and the wheelbase is 2800 mm. The body width of 1735mm is indeed a little narrow for a medium-sized SUV. With the body height of 1780mm, the proportion is not harmonious.

SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguang S3 2017 Basic Model

  The tail of the new car presents the visual effect of the suspended roof, and the taillight group uses LED light source, which looks very chic and more exquisite than other products of Wuling, but it still lacks the heavy feeling of some SUVs. In addition, according to the official, the new car is a 7-seat SUV.

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  Wuling Hongguang S3′ s interior adopts two-color color matching design, which has certain vitality. At the same time, the popular floating central control display screen also appeared on the car, and its air conditioning outlet is also equipped with a quartz clock, which has a certain sense of grade. In addition, configurations such as electronic handbrake also appeared on the car.

SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguang S3 2017 Basic Model

  In terms of power, the new car will provide 1.5L and 1.5T engines. Refer to Baojun 730. The maximum power of these two engines is 112 HP and 150 HP respectively, and the peak torque is 147 Nm and 230 Nm respectively. At the same time, the car uses the driving form of engine front and rear drive, and the rear wheel is equipped with independent suspension, which is commendable.

  Editor’s comment:Wuling Hongguang series cars can be described as a topical "magic car". Of course, there are reasons for this. In 2015 and 2016, the car created a total sales volume of 655,000 and 650,000 respectively, maintaining the best sales record of a single domestic passenger car, and the car has long occupied the top position in the MPV rankings. Therefore, after Wuling announced the launch of SUV models, most consumers are still very concerned.

  However, after the appearance of Wuling Hongguang S3 model, the controversy about the appearance of the car has been going on, but I think that different people have different opinions on the appearance. Although everyone has disputes about the appearance, it does not affect his position in the hearts of consumers. After all, the characteristics of Wuling brand’s own topic attribute have also continued to this model. Whether the car can become an "explosive" SUV model in the future depends on whether it can surprise consumers in terms of price.

● Dongfeng demeanor MX3
New car features: brand-new design
Time to market: It is expected to be listed within this year.

  As a brand-new compact SUV, Dongfeng Fengdu MX3 was officially released at the Shanghai Auto Show, and the appearance of the new car adopted a different design style from previous models. The power part will be equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 124 HP, and its comprehensive fuel consumption is officially announced to be 7.1L/100km. At the same time, the new car is expected to be officially listed this year.

Zhengzhou Nissan Dongfeng Fengdu MX3 2017 Basic Model

Zhengzhou Nissan Dongfeng Fengdu MX3 2017 Basic Model

Zhengzhou Nissan Dongfeng Fengdu MX3 2017 Basic Model

  Dongfeng style MX3 front face design is sporty and fashionable, and the silver single chrome trim on the front air intake grille connects the headlight group with the LOGO in the center of the front of the car, and the visual effect is simple and generous. The lower air intake grille is large in size, and the fog lamp areas on both sides are also decorated around chrome trim strips, and a silver anti-scratch guard is added under the bumper. On the tail side, the design of Dongfeng Style MX3 is also relatively simple, using the ups and downs of lines to create a sense of hierarchy.

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"The picture shows the Dongfeng style MX3 interior spy photos"

Dongfeng passenger car dongfeng fengshen AX5 2017 1.4T automatic interesting model

"The picture shows the interior of dongfeng fengshen AX5"

  The interior of this car was not officially unveiled at the auto show, but judging from the spy photos of the interior we exposed before, the design of the new car is basically the same as that of dongfeng fengshen AX5, so there is not much surprise. According to the information previously declared, Dongfeng Fengdu MX3 will be equipped with skylights, reversing images, side airbags/air curtains, and top luggage racks.

  In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4506/1806/1642 mm (1670)mm after adding luggage rack) and the wheelbase is 2630mm, which is very similar to the size of dongfeng fengshen AX5, so we can judge that it is positioned as a compact SUV. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine (code-named DFMA16) independently developed by Dongfeng, with a maximum power output of 124 HP (91kW), which is also used in dongfeng fengshen A60, dongfeng fengshen S30 and other vehicles. In addition, it is officially announced that this car has a top speed of 170km/h and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.1L/100km.

  Editor’s comment:At present, Dongfeng Fengdu brand has two SUVs, namely, Dongfeng Fengdu MX6 and Dongfeng Fengdu MX5, which are familiar to everyone. The MX6 model was built on the platform of Laoqijun, while the MX5 is a brand-new model designed by Mr. Yamazaki Gang, the styling director of Zhengzhou Nissan. In addition, the new car and dongfeng fengshen AX7 come from the same technical platform, and the chassis structure is basically the same. It can be said that Dongfeng Fengdu is a product that is widely used by the group resources.

  The design of Dongfeng Style MX3 has given us a lot of surprises. First of all, its styling design is eye-catching, but the shortcoming is that the interior of the new car is consistent with that of dongfeng fengshen AX5. In addition, the wheelbase of the two cars is completely one, and with similar body size, I believe this car should be a sister model of Fengshen AX5. But as a result, the new car obviously lacks some sincerity in the interior, and we expect the car to surprise us in other aspects.


● Lifan brand new small SUV
New car features: brand-new design style, or named "Pengfei"
Time to market: It is expected to be listed within this year.
 

  Previously, we obtained the application information of Lifan’s brand-new SUV from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which was code-named "CY02C" or positioned as a compact SUV. According to the tail mark in the rear picture, the new car may be named "Lifan Pengfei".

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  According to the declaration, the appearance of the new car adopts Lifan’s latest family-style design language, and the hexagonal large mouth air intake grille and open-corner headlight group on the front face are both popular designs. At the same time, the lower bumper is tough, the fog lights on both sides are simple in design, and the overall front face style is very attractive. From the side, the B, C and D columns of the new car are blackened to create the visual effect of the suspended roof. The rear design of the car body is simple, and the silver anti-scratch guard under the bumper is surrounded by the black bottom around the car body, which makes the car look as wild as an SUV.

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  The body size of the new car is 4390/1820/1715mm, and the wheelbase is 2610mm, which is close to the entry compact SUV. According to different vehicle configurations, the new car will be equipped with tires with specifications of 215/60 R17 and 225/55 R18, and a variety of rim shapes will be available. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with skylights, ESP and so on.

  In terms of power, Lifan Pengfei will be equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine of model LF483Q with a maximum power of 141 HP (104kW). According to the spy photos previously exposed, there will be manual and automatic gearboxes for the transmission system of the new car.

  Editor’s comment:Compared with the tepid in previous years, Lifan brand is gradually coming into people’s field of vision from Xuan Lang and X80 models. From the product layout of Lifan, Lifan has deployed two small SUVs, Lifan X60 and Lifan X50, but the sales performance of these two models is very bleak. Among them, Lifan X50 sold 1,006 vehicles in the first four months of this year, while Lifan X60 sold 2,845 vehicles in the first four months of this year. Faced with the small SUV market full of potential, such performance is obviously not what Lifan wants to see. Therefore, it is very important for Lifan whether this brand-new small SUV that will be listed in the future can capture consumers. 


● Magic Speed S7
New car features: 7 medium-sized SUV models have been added.
Time to market: 4th quarter of 2017

  Previously, we learned from Beiqi Magic Speed that its new car plan for 2017 will launch three brand-new SUV models S4, S5 and S7 in 2017, and at the same time, it will launch seven MPV models-H5. Recently, we also obtained the declaration map of Beiqi Magic Speed S7 from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which is expected to be listed in the fourth quarter.

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  According to the latest application drawing, the front face of Magic Speed S7 is similar to that of Magic Speed S5 currently on sale. It adopts the family-style "X"-shaped front air intake grille, which is very similar to the design of Lexus spindle front face. In addition, I can vaguely see that the side of the new car is very slender.

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  Compared with the front face, the rear design of the new car is slightly dull, but its huge rear bumper and silver fender highlight the wildness of the SUV. At the same time, depending on the configuration, the car will provide panoramic sunroof and other configurations.

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  As a 7-seat medium-sized SUV, the length, width and height of the new car are 4800/1850/1770(1800 with luggage rack) and the wheelbase is 2780 mm. According to the declared information, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 150 HP. We will continue to pay attention to more news about the new car.

  Editor’s comment:Beiqi Magic Speed has launched a brand-new model very quickly. The Magic Speed S7 launched this time is another SUV model after S3, S3L and S6. Although it belongs to the same SUV model, it has different emphasis on body size and configuration and appearance modeling. The Magic Speed S7 launched this time focuses on practicality and space. In the future, Beiqi Magic Speed will continue to enrich its product line and provide consumers with more choices.

Full text summary:

  As far as the models and quantity of China brand SUVs to be listed in the second half of the year are concerned, the domestic SUV boom has not declined at all, and the whole SUV market can be described as a heavy gathering with many bright spots, among which Linke 01, WEY VV5, Chery Tiggo 5, changan CS55 and GAC Chuanqi GS7/GS3 are all brand-new or replacement models with high attention. From this point of view, the auto market in the second half of the year is also doomed to more intense competition. Well, that’s all for this issue. If you want to buy a China brand SUV this year, but the products currently on the market can’t enter your eyes, I hope this article can bring you reference.

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德阳地区eπ008特价出售,优惠2.8万!优惠不等人

eπ008采用了时尚而动感的前脸设计,配合独特的进气格栅造型,呈现出未来科技感。整体风格简洁大气,线条流畅,车身线条富有张力,赋予车辆独特的视觉冲击力。

德阳地区eπ008特价出售,优惠2.8万!优惠不等人

eπ008拥有长5002mm、宽1972mm、高1732mm的车身尺寸,轴距为3025mm,为乘客提供了宽敞的乘坐空间。车身线条流畅,侧面呈现出优雅的姿态。前后轮距均为1650mm,确保了车辆的稳定性和操控性。该车配备了21英寸的轮圈,搭配265/45 R21规格的轮胎,进一步提升了车辆的运动感和视觉效果。

德阳地区eπ008特价出售,优惠2.8万!优惠不等人

eπ008的内饰采用现代简约风格,内饰材料选用高级仿皮材质,提升了乘坐的舒适度。方向盘采用真皮包裹,支持手动上下和前后调节,提供了良好的驾驶体验。中控部分配备了一块15.6英寸的大屏幕,搭载了先进的语音识别控制系统,可以控制多媒体系统、导航、电话和空调等。此外,中控台还设有多个USB和Type-C接口,满足了多种设备的充电需求,前排座椅还配备了无线充电功能。座椅方面,主驾驶位和副驾驶位均支持多种调节方式,包括前后调节、靠背调节、高低调节和腰部支撑调节。主驾驶座椅还配备了加热、通风、按摩和头枕扬声器功能,提升了驾驶者的舒适度。第二排座椅同样支持靠背和腿托调节,方便乘客调整至合适的坐姿。此外,后排座椅还支持比例放倒,提供了更多的储物空间。

德阳地区eπ008特价出售,优惠2.8万!优惠不等人

eπ008搭载了一台1.5T 147马力的L4发动机,最大功率为108kW,最大扭矩达到210N·m,配合电动车单速变速箱,为车辆提供了强劲的动力输出和平顺的驾驶体验。

汽车之家车主 对eπ008的外观给予了高度评价,他特别提到黑色版本非常大气,甚至与理想L7相比也毫不逊色。

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东莞雷克萨斯RX降价消息,特价37.5万!现车充足

With its sophisticated exterior design, the Lexus RX shows the perfect combination of luxury and sports. On the front face, the iconic spindle grille highlights the family’s characteristics, and with sharp LED headlights, it gives the vehicle a strong visual impact. The body lines are smooth, blending power and elegance, and the overall style is both refined and dynamic, reflecting the ultimate pursuit of detail by the Lexus brand. No matter from which angle, the RX shows its unique charm and luxury temperament.

东莞雷克萨斯RX降价消息,特价37.5万!现车充足

The Lexus RX attracts the eye with its exquisite craftsmanship and elegant side design. The body size reaches 4890mm*1920mm*1695mm, and the wheelbase is up to 2850mm, creating a spacious and comfortable interior space. The smooth lines on the side of the car show the elegance and power that Lexus has always had. The tire size is 235/60 R19, which is unified front and rear, and is matched with a delicate wheel design, which not only enhances the driving performance, but also enhances the visual effect of the overall appearance.

东莞雷克萨斯RX降价消息,特价37.5万!现车充足

The interior design of the Lexus RX pays attention to detail and luxurious texture, creating an elegant space atmosphere with exquisite craftsmanship and exquisite materials. The steering wheel is made of genuine leather, providing a comfortable grip, supporting electric up and down + front and rear adjustment to ensure the comfort and convenience of the driver. The center console is equipped with a large 9.8-inch touch screen, which integrates multimedia system, navigation, telephone and air conditioning control. The interface is intuitive and easy to operate.

In terms of seats, both the main driver and the co-pilot are equipped with imitation leather seats, which provide multi-directional adjustment functions, including front and rear, backrest, height and waist support, to ensure the comfort of long-term driving. The rear seats also pay attention to the passenger experience, support backrest adjustment, and some models also support proportional reclining, which is convenient for loading various items.

These configurations reflect the luxury and practicality of the Lexus RX interior, and are designed to provide passengers with a comfortable and technological driving environment.

东莞雷克萨斯RX降价消息,特价37.5万!现车充足

The Lexus RX is equipped with a 2.5L displacement L4 engine, capable of bursting out a maximum power of 139 kilowatts while delivering a peak torque of 241 Nm. This engine is paired with a high-efficiency E-CVT continuously variable transmission, ensuring the vehicle’s ride comfort and fuel economy.

Summarizing the evaluation of the Autohome owner, we can see that he is full of praise for the exterior design of the Lexus RX. He particularly emphasized the dynamic shape of its side body, the tilt angle of the rear windshield, the suspended roof, the large size of the wheel hub, and the hard lines. These elements work together to create a style that is both noble and sporty. In particular, the highly recognizable spindle net at the front of the car enhances the visual impact of the vehicle. This design undoubtedly satisfies the owner’s pursuit of individuality and uniqueness, making it an ideal partner in his driving life.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

Since its launch in 2020, Haval Big Dog has won the trust of more than 300,000 customers with its 3/4 scale product concept and light off-road attributes. What is 3/4 scale, in fact, it is more scale wild fun than city SUVs and more scale comfort than hardcore off-road vehicles. It does not blindly challenge high-difficulty off-road, but it can reach poetry and distance beyond the reach of ordinary people with good passability.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

In February this year, Haval’s second-generation big dog was officially launched, and many people (including the author) may have thought that the first-generation big dog was ready to withdraw from the stage of history. But in fact, the two generations of big dogs are still sold in the same market, and the positioning, price, and power form of the two are also different. Perhaps because of the good market response, Haval Big Dog said that it can still fight again, and the 2024 model came into being.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The 2024 Haval Big Dog (hereinafter referred to as the new Big Dog) has been upgraded mainly for appearance, power and some details, and continues its outstanding off-road strength. According to the news obtained so far, the new car will be listed in the near future. Before the listing, we also came to the Ulanqab Prairie to test drive this new car first. Interested friends may wish to follow me through the test drive to understand.

Hardcore design and then upgrade

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The new big dog is designed with Heart Tide Power Aesthetics 3.0, and the front face has been greatly adjusted. Compared with the old model, it has a stronger sense of strength and looks more domineering.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The front air intake grille is officially named "Rock Shield". The inside of the shield-shaped middle net is two thick horizontal spokes, and the English logo of the "HAVAL" brand on the spokes looks very eye-catching. In addition, there is a three-hole silver guard at the bottom of the front to enhance the off-road attributes.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The headlights on both sides are integrated with the front air intake grille to form a through design, which also stretches the visual width of the front of the car. The retro-shaped round headlights can be said to be the classic design elements of off-road SUVs. This time, the new car has also been retained, and the inside of the light group is an LED ring light strip and LED light source, which is also very delicate.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The new big dog still uses a more square design, with black eyebrows and luggage racks, the overall effect is also somewhat hard off-road SUV feeling. In addition, the new model also absorbs customer opinions and eliminates the fixed side pedals on the old model, which is also to prevent rubbing dirty legs.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The two-tone five-spoke aluminum alloy rims have a very good sense of style and power, and the tires are selected from the Giti Comfort F50 series, with a specification of 235/65 R18.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The tail of the new big dog may feel no different from the old one at first glance, but if you look closely, you will find that the taillights of the old model are actually a pseudo-through design, while the new model uses a genuine LED through taillight. In addition, the taillights on both sides also use five vertical LED light sources, and the recognition is also very good.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

Careful friends may have also noticed that the font of the "HAVAL" brand English logo in the center of the taillights has actually been adjusted. In addition, a three-hole silver guard has also been added to the bottom of the rear to further strengthen the off-road attributes.

The body size is consistent with the old model, with a length, width and height of 4620/1890/1780mm, and a wheelbase of 2738mm, making it a compact SUV.

The interior is upgraded with attention to detail

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The interior design of the new big dog has not been significantly adjusted. The standard "T" font layout looks very regular, and the handles equipped in the sub-dashboard and other places also bring a good off-road atmosphere. The new car is mainly upgraded for details, such as the material of the central control sub-dashboard is upgraded to non-fingerprint, and more soft materials are added to the door panels and other positions to improve a certain interior texture.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The four-frame multi-function steering wheel still follows the old style, the package material is moderately soft and hard, and the grip is relatively solid. There are also paddle shifters behind the steering wheel to improve the driving feeling. The multi-function control area on the left side of the steering wheel can control multimedia and wake up the automatic speech recognition control system, and the right side mainly controls the driving computer on the dashboard.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The new car is equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD dashboard and a W-HUD head-up display, which is relatively intelligent. The head-up display system can display driving information such as speed, navigation, and speed limit, which can be viewed without looking down, which is also very helpful for driving safety.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The new big dog is equipped with a 12.3-inch central control screen, which can display off-road information such as direction, slope, altitude, and air pressure, as well as vehicle status such as differential lock and front and rear axle torque.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The new car also supports Apple CarPlay mobile phone interconnection, mobile APP remote control, automatic speech recognition control and other functions, and also has built-in applications such as Tencent Aiqu Listen, Autonavi Map, iQIYI, Douyin Short Video, etc. Entertainment functions are also very rich.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

At the bottom of the central control screen is the driving mode knob, which provides a total of 8 driving modes including economy, standard, sports, mud, sand, snow, grass/gravel, and convex road. At the same time, you can also control functions such as air conditioning, panoramic imaging, and rear axle differential lock.

Exceptional ride space and abundant storage space

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The new car adopts ergonomic seats with soft filling, excellent wrapping and support of the seats, and the front seats provide seat heating function. The author is 183cm tall, enter the front row to adjust the seat, and the head space can reach more than one punch.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

Keep the front seats unchanged, and when the experiencer comes to the back row, the head space can still reach one punch, and the knee space can reach two punches, which is still relatively good in terms of riding space. In addition, the rear floor is in a flat state, which is also worthy of praise.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The trunk is flat and provides separate storage compartments on both sides. The trunk space performance is also ideal. When you need to place large items, you can also recline the rear seats in a 4/6 ratio.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

In terms of storage space, the new car is also very rich. There are 37 storage spaces in the car, and mobile phones, water glasses, and documents can be placed at will. In addition, the new car also provides wireless charging function for mobile phones, and a separate storage slot is also added to the passenger glove box.

Adopted new 2.0T + 9DCT power system

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The new Big Dog offers two power combinations of 1.5T + 7DCT and 2.0T + 9DCT. We are testing the 2.0T four-wheel drive version this time. In terms of power, the 2.0T engine codenamed GW4N20A has a maximum power of 175kW and a maximum torque of 385N · m. Compared with the old 2.0T engine, both parameters have been improved to a certain extent.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

Matching the engine is the Great Wall self-developed transverse 9DCT wet dual-clutch transmission, and the knob shift mechanism looks more advanced.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

Our test drive included high-speed, national highways, rural roads and non-paved sections. Due to the use of a new high-power 2.0T engine, the power performance of the new car has also improved to a certain extent. In the initial stage, the performance of the new big dog is stable and powerful, and the power can be said to be easy to step on.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

Due to the newly optimized low inertia supercharger, the sense of power lag is reduced. If you step on the accelerator deeply, the speed increase will not be draggy, and the acceleration and overtaking will be very leisurely. Entering the middle and rear stages, the new big dog’s re-acceleration ability also surprises the author, and the power reserve is sufficient to deal with a certain degree of intense driving.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

If you drive steadily, the engine speed is basically maintained at about 1000-1500rpm, and the lower speed also brings good fuel economy. The daily driving mode can be used as standard. If you want to drive more passionately, you can also switch to the sports mode. At this time, the engine speed will increase by about 1000rpm, and the transmission will also be reduced by several gears.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

The new transverse 9DCT gearbox is very active, with about 80km/h being able to rise to 8th gear, and 100km/h being able to rise to 9th gear. The smoothness of the gearbox is definitely commendable, and the whole test drive is almost imperceptible of obvious shift setbacks, which is also due to the tight speed ratio of the 9DCT and the effect of two sets of clutches without gap shifting.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

In the suspension part, the new car is composed of a front McPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension structure. Chassis adjustment can be said to be the best of the Great Wall, and the suspension has also been well balanced in terms of comfort and support. The suspension can be filtered cleanly through small bumps, and when dealing with speed bumps or ditches, the suspension is also very tight, and can resolve the impact of ups and downs to a certain extent.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

We did not have a difficult off-road experience this time, but drove on non-paved roads such as grasslands and mountain roads. In fact, this is also in line with the light off-road attributes of the new Big Dog. The new Big Dog 2.0T model is equipped with an intelligent and timely four-wheel drive system, which can intelligently distribute four-wheel drive torque according to road conditions. At the same time, the system is also equipped with a rear axle electronically controlled mechanical tooth-embedded differential lock, which can achieve 100% torque output between the wheels on both sides of the rear axle, bringing good escape ability. In addition, when the speed exceeds 38km/h, the differential lock will also be automatically lifted.

Appearance power upgrade/continuation of light off-road strength, test drive 2024 Haval big dog

When entering a non-paved road section, you can switch the driving mode to grass/gravel. If you feel that the road conditions are not good, there are many muddy and rough roads, you can also switch to concave and convex roads. At this time, the all-terrain control system will control the vehicle’s skid volume through the vehicle stability system Control Unit and differential lock to improve the vehicle’s passability. The new big dog has excellent passability. Its approach angle is 24 °, departure angle is 30 °, passing angle is 22 °, and ground clearance is 200mm. It is absolutely easy to deal with general non-paved roads.

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The test drive of the 2024 Haval Big Dog continues the retro hard style design and outstanding light off-road attributes, and at the same time, the appearance and power performance have been significantly improved. If the city SUV represents the family, the hard off-road SUV represents the dream, the new Haval Big Dog is a good balance between the two. The 3/4 scale and the light off-road concept are also very much in line with the life attitude of many families who love outdoor travel and camping. If you also like the attitude of light off-road, then I think the new big dog may be a good choice.

Liu Qingfeng: Realizing artificial intelligence industry dividends with systematic innovation

  The third wave of artificial intelligence is in the ascendant, and the 2021 Global Artificial Intelligence Technology Conference was held. How to realize the artificial intelligence industry dividend? How can artificial intelligence reach general intelligence in the future? How to maintain continuous source technology innovation and basic algorithm development? On June 5, Liu Qingfeng, chairperson of iFLYTEK, participated in the main forum of the conference and gave a keynote speech on "The latest progress of artificial intelligence technology and application practice", analyzing the development path of artificial intelligence industry dividend realization.

  

  At the global artificial intelligence technology conference, iFLYTEK exhibited the rich application of artificial intelligence in urban, education, medical, industrial, office, life and other scenarios, leading the audience to enjoy the future of intelligent applications. Among them, the iFLYTEK industrial cloud platform, which has won the highest award in the national industrial field, has attracted wide attention, listening to sound barriers, releasing the six senses of industry, and refreshing the public’s imagination of intelligent industry.

  Artificial intelligence core technology breakthrough, the era of intelligent interconnection of all things is coming

  The rapid development of emerging technologies represented by artificial intelligence is driving human beings to enter the era of intelligent interconnection of all things. Human-machine interaction mode is increasingly replacing touch mode, and voice interaction and visual recognition are increasingly becoming the general trend of human-machine interaction mode development.

  Combined with the background of the current era, Liu Qingfeng believes that the domestic industrial development will transition from the past demographic dividend period to the talent dividend period, and finally enter the application dividend stage of artificial intelligence. "Through artificial intelligence, social production efficiency will be greatly improved and product quality will be improved. It can be said that artificial intelligence is not only an indispensable means to build a happy China in the future, but also the core support for realizing an industrial power." For example, iFLYTEK’s silver-haired intelligent service platform can provide 24-hour care for the elderly, and iFLYTEK’s industrial cloud platform can effectively improve industrial cost reduction and efficiency.

  

  Liu Qingfeng said that to realize the dividend of the artificial intelligence industry, we must first master the core technology of artificial intelligence and continue to break through. In the past three years, iFLYTEK has continued to deepen its technological research and development, and has continuously achieved results in the fields of automatic speech recognition, Text To Speech, and semantic understanding. It has won more than 30 world championships in international artificial intelligence related competitions.

  The gradual maturity of artificial intelligence core technology promotes the landing of intelligent products, and human-machine interaction technology based on automatic speech recognition is becoming the entrance to the era of Internet of Everything. In 2020, iFLYTEK smart home voice module shipments reached 47.50 million, with an annualized growth rate of 150% in the past three years, showing a state of explosive growth.

  Advances in artificial intelligence core technologies have also made it possible to achieve better results with smaller data. For example, in automatic speech recognition, the semi-supervised automatic speech recognition framework based on Text To Speech and self-training fuses supervised data with Text To Speech data and automatic speech recognition automatically labeled data to achieve better automatic speech recognition results.

  "With 100 hours of supervised data, plus 10,000 hours of unlabeled speech, plus a large amount of text data synthesized speech, fusion training can achieve the effect of 10,000 hours of supervised data training." Liu Qingfeng pointed out that this makes artificial intelligence a very big step in achieving better results with smaller data.

  From single-point technological breakthrough to systemic innovation artificial intelligence deeply empowers social rigid needs

  The breakthrough of single-point technology is an important driving force for artificial intelligence to move forward. But to truly respond to major social propositions and solve the rigid needs of society, we must also break the situation through systematic innovation. In deploying the system innovation strategy, iFLYTEK has been deeply practiced in the fields of education, medical care, industry and enterprise digital transformation.

  For example, in the field of smart education, in order to teach each child according to their aptitude, it is necessary to use the systematic integration of multiple single-point technologies. Take iFLYTEK’s smart education application as an example – OCR technology can analyze students’ classroom, homework performance and exam data; automatic scoring technology scores objective and subjective questions, summarizes students’ knowledge learning, and analyzes learning path planning; automatic speech recognition and semantic understanding technology help students review classrooms and train their thinking… The combination of multiple key technologies forms the internal running logic of smart education products.

  Smart medical care is no exception. After learning a lot of medical knowledge and cases, iFLYTEK’s smart medical assistant passed the national medical practitioner qualification examination, scoring more than 96.3% of human candidates in the country. After being put into use in primary medical institutions, the smart medical assistant has carried out 200 million times of aided diagnosis an treatment, serving more than 30,000 grassroots doctors, effectively improving the diagnosis accuracy of grassroots doctors. Liu Qingfeng stressed: "This is not just a simple machine operating in the background, but a systematic innovation from a single point of technological breakthrough to aided diagnosis an treatment."

  In promoting the digital transformation of enterprises, the systematic innovation of artificial intelligence also empowers the customer service, marketing, administration, finance and other aspects of enterprises. Liu Qingfeng concluded that there are three key elements to achieve systematic innovation: the key core technology effect should cross the technological gap and reach the application threshold; the depth of integration of key technologies in the innovation chain to stimulate innovation ability; the systematic analysis of major historical propositions and social propositions, and transform them into scientific problems.

  Three Trends Insight into the Future of AI, Human-Machine Coexistence to Build a Better World

  Talking about the prospects of artificial intelligence in the next ten years, Liu Qingfeng said that artificial intelligence will present three major development trends:

  One is that the "black box" of deep learning becomes a "white box". Let deep learning evolve from focusing on the external results of the program to the internal logical structure of the program, from data structuring, network visualization to reasoning process, and derive "explainable artificial intelligence". This demand is very urgent at the moment and the future direction of artificial intelligence.

  Second, the era of human-machine coexistence has arrived, and human-machine coexistence is more harmonious and natural; human-machine interaction will be more people-oriented, and artificial intelligence will be more adaptable to everyone’s development, including multi-modal perception and presentation, editable artificial intelligence, scene adaptive interaction, etc.

  Third, artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary research will accelerate the promotion of artificial intelligence in more industries to trigger subversive innovation. Such as the combination of artificial intelligence and brain science, the basic algorithms of artificial intelligence will play a huge role in the fields of materials science and biopharmaceuticals.

  With insights into the development of artificial intelligence in the next ten years through three major trends, the realization of artificial intelligence dividends is imminent. At the same time, Liu Qingfeng stressed that the realization of artificial intelligence dividends does not mean that artificial intelligence will replace humans. Even if artificial intelligence has the world’s knowledge, it does not have the characteristics of empathy, imagination, touching, and love that only humans possess.

  "I believe that the future must belong to the new human beings who have mastered artificial intelligence. Building a better world with artificial intelligence requires all-round coordination from all walks of life. This is a great historical process that requires us to work together."