Hybrid vehicles are undoubtedly the hot topics in the past two years, not because of the early occupation of the market of the two fields of hybrid, but because our own brands began to concentrate on the force, successively launched their own hybrid systems, began to establish their own advantages in core technology.
Another recent hotly discussed model is the Emgrand L Thor Hi · X, with its arrival, is also related to the previously listed Hoshikoshi L Hi · Together, the X forms the "double pillar" of Geely HEV+PHEV.
But at present, in the market, because of BYD's first-mover advantage, dm-i system models have begun to occupy a large area of the market, what advantages does Geely's Thor Power have, can it get a piece of the pie?
First of all, we must start from the road of geely's hybrid:
In 2005, at that time, Toyota had launched a more mature second-generation THS hybrid technology, and even the domestic engine and transmission technology were not yet mature. But Geely saw the future of hybrid technology, so Geely's first hybrid prototype car was unveiled, which is based on technologies such as one-way clutches and nickel-metal hydride battery packs, which transmit motor power to the drive system, which is a weak mixing system. The following year, Geely came up with another (42V) supercapacitor. But they all stay in the experimental stage.
In 2007, Geely began to specialize in plug-in hybrids, developed a set of hybrid systems using parallel mode, but the hybrid mode is less, smooth, and economical are not good, so Geely looks at Toyota's THS similar power shunting scheme, but the already complex structure coupled with Toyota's patent blockade makes Geely have to choose a more complex and troublesome solution, that is, a CHS system composed of two-row planetary gear sets.
However, reliable and durable batteries became a problem, so Geely chose to cooperate with Corun, developed the CHS hybrid technology platform, and launched the Emgrand PHEV model, but at that time, the cost was difficult to control and did not open the gap with toyota's hybrid model price, so the sales were dismal.
Geely did not stop the development of CHS systems, and at the same time embarked on the development of multiple lines of P0 and P2.5 hybrids, and continued to explore in the field of hybrids.
After more than a decade of exploration, geely finally ushered in the harvest at the end of 2021, geely released Thor Power, marking a major breakthrough in geely's power system and hybrid field.
The Thor Power platform consists of four modules:
Efficient engine: refers to a set of highly platformized, generalized, high-cost and powerful engine product matrix, including 1.5TD/2.0TD series engines; high-efficiency transmission: refers to the transmission product matrix based on the 7DCT platform; E-drive: is based on 400V and 800V pure electric architecture to create a set of efficient and reliable customized products and engineering solutions.
and Ray's Mind Hi · X Hybrid System, which includes DHE15 (1.5TD hybrid engine) and DHE20 (2.0TD hybrid engine), as well as DHT (1st gear hybrid transmission), DHT Pro (3-speed hybrid transmission).
It also carries the Thor God Intelligence Engine Hi · X Hybrid Powertrain (DHT Pro+DHE15) Hoshigoku L Hi · The X was first released as the first model, but as a hybrid model, there is still a little less in the minds of consumers without a green card.
So on April 26, Emgrand L Thor Hi · X was officially listed, with a loss of 3.8L of fuel and a NEDC endurance of 1300km. Accelerating 6.9 seconds from 100 km/h, it combines high performance and ultra-high energy utilization.
Then the Emgrand L Thor Hi · What are the advantages of X and how does it compare to today's strong DM-i system?
Leaving aside the in-depth technical structure, the main difference between the two comes from the electric drive transmission, DM-i is a single gear, and the Raytheon Super Electric Hybrid System has a 3-speed hybrid special transmission DHT Pro.
Compared with DM-i, the engine of Thor Super Hybrid has a wider range of involvement. When the vehicle is at a speed of less than 20km/h, the vehicle is purely electric drive; when the vehicle speed is 20-70km/h, it can realize full-speed parallel connection, drive electric co-oil, intelligent energy distribution. Ensure that the vehicle has a strong power output in the full speed range.
While DM-i is more in series mode, Thor Super Mix will do a little better synergy. The DHT Pro will be more dynamic, and the DM-i also has its own advantages because of its simple and reliable structure. Both are more powerful players.
Emgrand L Thor Hi · As the first model of Thor's super hybrid system, X is also highly expected by Geely, believing that it can also live up to expectations and show us a different hybrid experience with Geely's fruitful achievements in hybrid technology.
Summary:
Geely's more than ten years of hybrid development process is condensed in the Thor Hi · X Hybrid System, Emgrand L Thor Hi · X as the first player equipped with Thor super mix system, in all aspects of the data have achieved the same level of first-class level, three-speed shift DHT Pro makes it have a very good performance in terms of power, economy, I believe Emgrand L Thor Hi · X will also be able to bring a different new hybrid experience.