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West Australian
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Quantum Architecture shifts current thinking
Quantum Architecture is a game changer for EVs, it was stated on a private tour of the Dongfeng Motor Global Innovation Centre on March 4, 2025. For, while a 400-volt system has been the platform for traditional EVs to operate on, Quantum Architecture steps that up to 800 volts. This is likened to turning a narrow pipeline into a freeway and enables a rapid five-minute charge to give an 'average' EV 300km of range. This was all revealed as Han Yang, director of the Technical Planning Center at Dongfeng Motor Corporation R&D Institute, led the global tour around Dongfeng Motor Global Innovation Centre. He showed advancements in new energy and intelligent vehicle technology and defined Dongfeng's role in the future of mobility. The tour was part of the China Auto Valley event, which featured auto brands made in Wuhan, China. Dongfeng has its own range of car, and Dongfeng Renault is an equally owned Chinese joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Group and Renault. It produces and sells Renault-badged cars, including the Renault Kwid / City K-ZE SUV. Renault and Dongfeng have also co-operated with Nissan on new-generation engines. Dongfeng has the same 50-50 joint venture arrangement with Honda, making Dongfeng Honda, which is also based in Wuhan. It makes a number of Honda models. QANTUM ARCHITECTURE During the tour, Mr Yang used a model to explain that conventional EVs house their battery packs externally, like 'a backpack'. But with Quantum Architecture, the battery is integrated into the vehicle's floor. Its thickness has been reduced by 10mm over comparable batteries. Vertical cabin space is increased by a fist's width. The vehicle's body rigidity is increased by 30 per cent. It was stated that Quantum Architecture had been road tested over 500,000km and in extreme conditions, from —30C in Mohe to 50C in Turpan. It was used in 200 diverse terrains, from bitumen to gravel roads. THERMAL EFFICIENCY Dongfeng has also developed a hybrid engine, called the Mach Electric Hybrid DH-i hybrid. The company claims this is 'an industry-first series-parallel plus power split' configuration. In other words, it 'creatively applies power splitting to gear shifting', which gives seamless shifting without using a clutch or complex shifting mechanisms. A spokesperson claims: 'This system can achieve the ultimate balance of fuel consumption, power, NVH (noise, vibration and harshness), and other performance aspects across all road conditions and speeds.' Engine thermal efficiency is also important to performance and Han Yang explains: 'Traditional gasoline engines typically have a thermal efficiency of around 35 per cent, but our Mach hybrid engine has achieved a global-leading 47.06 per cent.' The Dongfeng team is clearly focused finding higher thermal efficiency, as in a hybrid this can mean fuel savings and better range. Hybrid models equipped with its i-Control intelligent power management system operate in total electric mode in urban areas with zero fuel consumption, and switch to hybrid mode on non-urban roads. Dongfeng claims this has resulted in a range of more than 2000km for a hybrid car with a Mach engine. INTELLIGENT VEHICLES Can an intelligent vehicle 'understand its driver'? Mr Yang says: 'If a car were a human body, the engine and wheels would be its limbs, while Tianyuan Architecture serves as its nervous system and brain.' Tianyuan Architecture is Dongfeng's vehicle communication system, which uses fibre-optic transmission. Tianyuan Architecture is designed as a solid foundation for AI, intelligent-driving systems, and vehicle-road-cloud integration. A key feature is that the platform has 'self-evolution capabilities' — meaning it can 'learn' and improve. And I must mention that in September 2024, Dongfeng Motor's R&D Institute announced that it had established a Joint Innovation Center for Intelligent Vehicle Control in conjunction with Huawei's Qiankun Automotive Control unit. Dongfeng's intelligent cockpit prioritises emotional interaction. On one hand, if a driver seems tired after work, the system will dims the lights, play relaxing music and release a lavender scent. On the other, it can handle complex scenarios, such as the night-time glare from oncoming headlights or pedestrians stepping out. If someone steps from a blind spot, the system can detect, decide and brake within 0.02 seconds. That 'vehicle-road-cloud integration' is focused on interaction between vehicles and infrastructure. For example, it can warn a driver about an accident ahead, and can syncing to traffic signals and pass that information to the driver, to reduce sudden braking. These systems are already being used in some cities in China. with Changjiang Daily
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dongfeng powers a fuel-free journey from Wuhan to Harbin
WUHAN, China, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Changjiang Daily. On March 4, Han Yang, Director of the Technical Planning Center at Dongfeng Motor Corporation R&D Institute, led a global tour of the Dongfeng Motor Global Innovation Center. He showcased advancements in new energy and intelligent vehicle technology, reinforcing Dongfeng's role in shaping the future of mobility. This event, part of the "China Auto Valley • Global Launch of Wuhan-Made Auto Brands," featured the theme "Technological Dongfeng, Leading the Smart Future." It highlighted how Dongfeng translates innovation into user-focused products through its three major brands—Dongfeng Fengshen (AEOLUS), Dongfeng eπ, and Dongfeng Nammi. 300km in just 5 minutes The Quantum Architecture stands out as a cutting-edge intelligent electric vehicle framework. While most traditional EVs operate on a 400V system, Quantum Architecture upgrades to an 800V system, effectively turning a "narrow pipeline" into a "highway," enabling a rapid 5-minute charge to provide 300km of range. During the event, Han Yang pointed to a model and explained that conventional EVs house their battery packs externally, much like an "attached backpack." In contrast, Quantum Architecture has adopted an integrated design that seamlessly fuses the battery with the vehicle's floor, reducing battery thickness by 10mm, increasing vertical cabin space by an additional fist's height, and enhancing body rigidity by 30%—achieving both safety and comfort. The Quantum Architecture has already undergone rigorous road testing over 500,000km, enduring extreme conditions from -30°C in Mohe to 50°C in Turpan. Covering over 200 diverse terrains—including plateaus and gravel roads—it ensures a stable and reliable driving experience. World-Leading 47.06% thermal efficiency Engine thermal efficiency is a key benchmark for performance. "Traditional gasoline engines typically have a thermal efficiency of around 35%, but our Mach hybrid engine has achieved a global-leading 47.06%," Han Yang stated. Higher thermal efficiency translates to greater fuel savings and extended range. For example, hybrid models equipped with the i-Control intelligent power management system operate on pure electric mode in urban areas with zero fuel consumption, seamlessly switching to hybrid mode for highway driving. This results in an impressive range of over 2,000km—enough to drive from Wuhan to Harbin without refueling or recharging. As the powerhouse behind Dongfeng's vehicles, Mach Power has been a defining force since its debut in 2021. Ushering in a smarter mobility era Beyond power, a truly intelligent vehicle must "understand" its driver. "If a car were a human body, the engine and wheels would be its 'limbs,' while Tianyuan Architecture serves as its 'nervous system' and 'brain,'" Han Yang explained. This system boosts communication efficiency fourfold via fiber-optic transmission, enabling real-time hazard response. Moreover, Dongfeng's intelligent cockpit prioritizes emotional interaction. If a driver appears fatigued after work, the system automatically dims the lights, plays soothing music, and releases a lavender scent—transforming the cabin into a "personalized spa space." Dongfeng's intelligent driving system effectively handles complex scenarios such as sudden pedestrian crossings and glare from oncoming headlights at night. For instance, if a pedestrian suddenly emerges from a blind spot, the system can detect, decide, and brake within just 0.02 seconds—10 times faster than human reflexes. An industry-first vehicle-road-cloud integration ensures seamless interaction between vehicles and infrastructure, providing accident alerts and syncing traffic signals to reduce sudden braking. Already deployed in multiple Chinese cities, these innovations reinforce Dongfeng's vision of a safer, smarter driving experience. Dongfeng's cutting-edge technologies are deeply intertwined with vehicle performance and user experience. Through technological empowerment, the company has built cars with a stronger "physique," a more powerful "heart," a smarter "brain," and a more responsive "nervous system." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Changjiang Daily
