On February 14, Taiwan's Economic Daily said that Hon Hai (Foxconn) Technology's first electric bus will be officially delivered as soon as early March, and the first customer is Kaohsiung Passenger Transport in Taiwan, which has purchased 30 to 50 cars.
It is understood that Hon Hai's electric bus model is Model T, with a cruising range of more than 400 kilometers. The car is designed with a computer analysis simulation platform, the model is very square, and the four corners of the body are also equipped with LED lights. It has an output power of up to 260kW, a peak torque of 3000N·m, and is equipped with electronic air suspension system, electro-hydraulic power steering system, ABS disc brake system, etc.
I have to say that the naming of this model of Hon Hai is indeed very angry, Tesla said that it was offended, and users who are not clear about the situation also think that Tesla has a new car. Interestingly, Hon Hai has previously launched two other models, namely the light SUV Model C and the luxury sedan Model E. Not only did it snatch musk's most desired Model E, but it also occupied 3 letters at the same time, leaving tesla with few letters.
Model C is a model based on the Hon Hai MIH electric vehicle open platform, with a length of 4.46 meters, a wheelbase of 2.86 meters, and a seven-seat design. The 100 km/h acceleration is only 3.8 seconds, and the endurance is more than 700 km. The appearance of the Model E is jointly developed by Hon Hai and Pininfarina, an internationally renowned automobile design company, which is very high-end and luxurious. The car supports face recognition to open the door and automatic driving technology, accelerating only 2.8 seconds per 100 kilometers and reaching 750km.
As Apple's largest foundry, Hon Hai's annual iPhone orders can make it a lot of money, and I did not expect to join the car-making boom. Previously, officials said that Hon Hai would launch two electric vehicles this year and start production in Ohio in the second half of the year. Now the first electric bus Model is about to be delivered, which also announces the official launch of the commercialization of Hon Hai electric vehicles, and may compete with Tesla and other car companies in the future.
Technology companies that seem to have a little bit of strength have all gathered in the car industry, and the competition is becoming more and more fierce. Although Apple's car has encountered many twists and turns, it should soon be unveiled. Hon Hai has a close cooperative relationship with Apple, and this time it has shown its strength in car building. If Apple Auto also chooses the OEM model, Hon Hai has a great chance of getting orders.