On April 10, 2023, BYD released the world's first new energy exclusive intelligent body control system-"Cloud Chariot". This is another self-developed scientific and technological achievement of BYD after key technologies such as DM hybrid, e-platform, blade battery, CTB, and Yi Sifang. This is another magical weapon for BYD to continue to move upward. So, what are the characteristics and advantages of the "cloud chariot" technology? How will it affect the new energy vehicle industry and market?
"Cloud chariot" technology: the "smart brain" of new energy vehicles
"Cloud chariot" comes from the "Book of Wei", and the name is inspired by the ancient Chinese emperor's car "chariot". "Cloud" symbolizes the use of intelligent technology to create a lighter and more stable driving experience, and "Chariot" represents the top travel vehicle.
According to Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president of BYD Group, "Yuncar" is the industry's first new energy exclusive intelligent body control system, which realizes deep integration at the system level and brings subversive experience to users in terms of safety, comfort, control and off-road. , Known as "the car of the gods". It not only fills the domestic technical gap in this area and achieves a breakthrough from 0 to 1, but also surpasses the foreign technical level and realizes the improvement from 1 to 2.
In layman's terms, BYD's "cloud car" is a set of active body control system, which transmits information to the processor through complex and diverse sensors, and accurately adjusts the soft and hard height of the suspension after calculation by the "Xingyun" algorithm, thus To achieve a system that improves comfort, handling, energy consumption and safety.
"Cloud Chariot" is a body control system with four different orientations including "Cloud Chariot-C", "Cloud Chariot-A", "Cloud Chariot-P" and "Cloud Chariot-X".
Among them, "Cloud Chariot-C" is an intelligent damping body control system, which is the entry-level version of the "Cloud Chariot" series of products. In the future, this system will be equipped on high-end models of BYD Han and Tang.
"Yuncar-A" is the standard version of the intelligent air body control system, which is similar to the air suspension on the market, and is characterized by the ability to intelligently change the height of the body. At the same time, this system can also link the side wings of the seat, which can actively strengthen the support of the side wings of the seat when cornering, and realize the active wing protection function. "Yuncar-A" will be the first to be equipped with the Denza N7 model. The "Yuncar-P" is an intelligent hydraulic body control system, and the first model is Yangwang U8. "Yuncart-P" realizes the multi-stage suspension variable stiffness adjustment capability by using hydraulic buffer accumulators, which can take into account the all-round needs of users in different driving scenarios.
It is worth mentioning that the flagship model "Yuncar-X", which combines the technical essence of the three systems of C/A/P, can use binocular cameras or lidar to identify the ups and downs of the road ahead, and actively adjust the suspension in a predictive manner system status. Taken together, the four series can be regarded as a luxurious feast of technology, with diversity to meet a variety of driving scenarios, bringing a qualitative leap to the driving experience.
The technological breakthrough just means that it has originality different from existing products. We will continue to look at the specific performance of the cloud car.
The luxury of new energy depends on technology, and the "cloud chariot" lives up to expectations
Wang Chuanfu said proudly: "Traditional luxury depends on the car logo, and new energy luxury depends on technology." However, the release of this new technology has indeed attracted widespread attention from the industry and consumers. So, what are the highlights of the "cloud chariot" technology?
Stability is one of the core advantages of the "Cloud Chariot" technology. Through the "Xingyun" algorithm and a variety of sensors, real-time collection and analysis of multi-dimensional data such as road conditions, body posture, and passenger weight are realized, and the suspension is precisely adjusted according to different scenarios and needs to keep the body in the best state . No matter in various complex road conditions such as highways, mountain roads, snow, deserts, etc., the "cloud car" can allow passengers to enjoy a smooth and comfortable driving experience.
Security is another core advantage of the "cloud car" technology. Through the "Xingyun" algorithm and a variety of sensors, the real-time collection and analysis of multi-dimensional data such as vehicle speed, steering angle, roll angle, and braking force is realized, and the suspension is precisely adjusted according to different scenarios and needs to keep the vehicle body at its optimum good condition. Whether it is in dangerous situations such as emergency braking, sharp turns, and sideslips, the "cloud car" can effectively improve the stability and handling of the vehicle and avoid accidents.
In view of these two outstanding technical highlights, Chairman Wang Chuanfu also showed an amazing video at the press conference. A vehicle equipped with "cloud chariot" technology suddenly dropped a wheel while driving at high speed, but the vehicle remained stable. Driving without overturning or loss of control.
The idea of "there are pictures and the truth" is applied just right. From technical information to live simulation, the technical highlights of "Cloud Chariot" are fully revealed. At the same time, after overcoming the technical difficulties, what needs to be considered is the positioning and significance of technical applications.
Dialyze the key words of development and step into the deep water area of technology
The release of the "Cloud Chariot" technology not only demonstrates BYD's technical strength and innovation ability in the field of new energy vehicles, but also has important significance for BYD and even China's new energy vehicle industry and market. Through three key words, we can work together Get a glimpse of its meaning.
Keyword one: leading. As the world's first new energy exclusive intelligent body control system, the "Cloud Car" technology has realized the overtaking of overseas brands in corners in the field of active suspension control technology, and at the same time got rid of the dependence on parts suppliers and achieved this. Independence of class technology. This also reflects BYD's spirit and attitude of continuous exploration and innovation in the field of new energy vehicles as a company known for its technology.
Keyword two: high-end. As a system that integrates a variety of body control technologies, the "Cloud Chariot" technology can bring users an unprecedented driving experience and enhance users' awareness and trust in BYD's brand and products. "Cloud car" technology will become one of the core competitiveness of its high-end brand products such as F, Yangwang and Tengshi in the future, and it will be an important magic weapon for BYD's new car products to widen the gap with competing products in terms of technology.
Keyword three: export. As a system that meets international standards and requirements, the "Cloud Chariot" technology can provide strong support for BYD to develop overseas markets. According to Wang Chuanfu, BYD will launch a variety of new energy vehicle products in the European market this year. The "cloud car" technology will help BYD enhance its competitiveness and influence in the European market, and build an international image of China's new energy vehicle brand.
epilogue
Leading has always been BYD's insistence in the field of technology, high-end is BYD's interpretation of its own product positioning, and export is an attempt under the market strategy. Endowed with multiple meanings and supported by excellent technology, the "cloud chariot" may ride the wind and become a new hot spot in the market.
Source: Hong Kong Stock Research Institute