On April 24, the 2024 VOYAH Spring Technical Communication Conference was held in Beijing, at which VOYAH unveiled a number of core three-electric technologies: Lanhai power system, 5C super fast charging, and demonstrated the intelligent cockpit of VOYAH's next-generation AI algorithm. In addition, the new pure electric SUV model created by VOYAH and Huawei will be released this year, and at the same time, the industry's first MPV model equipped with Huawei's intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit VOYAH Dreamer (parameter | inquiry) will also be launched in the first half of next year.
Lanhai Power upgrades its 800V platform
The latest Lanhai power system launched by VOYAH is a full-stack self-developed power system tailored for the new energy era. It not only has three power modes: BEV pure electric, PHEV hybrid and REEV range extension, but also is unique in the market, providing consumers with a variety of power options. The innovation of this powertrain is that it is equipped with the world's most efficient 800V high-efficiency electric drive system, with an efficiency of up to 92.5% under the CLTC standard, which is 0.5% higher than the industry average, which makes it possible to significantly increase the range by 50 kilometers under the same power conditions.
In terms of electronic control technology, VOYAH also excels in terms of electronic control technology, with a maximum efficiency of 99.4% in its electronic control system, which effectively reduces energy transfer losses by 20% thanks to the world's first application of the new generation of TMOS 160nm "fine trench gate" chips. In addition, VOYAH pioneered the hydrodynamic elliptical needle fin technology, which successfully reduced the thermal resistance by 10%.
In terms of motor performance, VOYAH adopts the first wrap-around waterfall oil-cooled motor system in China, which not only increases the heat dissipation area by 15%, but also reduces the number of components by 50%. At the same time, the motor adopts the "aerospace-grade process" shaft tooth with the highest mass production accuracy in the industry to ensure that the efficiency of the reducer reaches the optimal level. The application of these innovative technologies not only demonstrates VOYAH's deep strength in the research and development of new energy power systems, but also brings users a more efficient and reliable driving experience.
The first AI algorithm empowers PHEV systems
VOYAH's Lanhai Power PHEV system is an advanced plug-in hybrid system developed by the brand, which is based on a pure electric platform and aims to provide drivers with excellent range and power performance. The system consists of the following core components:
1. High-endurance battery: Equipped with a large-capacity battery with a range of more than 260 kilometers, it ensures long-distance driving in pure electric mode.
2. High-efficiency motor: front and rear large motor four-wheel drive configuration, providing strong power and excellent handling performance.
3. High thermal efficiency engine: The industry-leading engine with a thermal efficiency of more than 45% is adopted to provide efficient power for the hybrid mode.
Combining these advantages, Lanhai Power's PHEV system can achieve a comprehensive range of more than 1,200 kilometers, marking the beginning of the 3.0 era of hybrid technology. The system adopts the "intelligent multi-mode drive" design of central integrated control, and has the following six modes:
-Pure electric mode in urban areas
- High-speed direct drive mode
- Parallel burst mode
- Power loss and range extension mode
- External discharge mode
- Energy recovery mode
This "six-in-one series-parallel" structure comprehensively covers all kinds of travel needs of users, ensuring that the optimal power output and driving experience can be provided in any scenario.
In addition, the Lanhai Power PHEV system also introduces an innovative AI algorithm to intelligently select the most energy-efficient power output scheme through prediction, optimization and control. Equipped with this system, the VOYAH vehicle not only has a pure electric range of up to 260 km, but also has a maximum power of 420 kW and a maximum torque of 840 Nm, and the fuel consumption is only 5.36 L/100 km even in the state of power loss, while maintaining the industry-leading cruising speed of power loss, bringing users a smooth and quiet driving experience.
In terms of range extender technology, the third-generation ultra-long range extender system launched by VOYAH is equipped with the "1.5T deep Miller Cycle Range Extender", which has won the honor of Top Ten Hybrid Systems, which can provide a pure range extender range of more than 310 kilometers and a comprehensive range of more than 1,400 kilometers, truly achieving the goal of "ultra-long" range.
A new generation of amber batteries is released
In terms of power batteries, VOYAH has brought a new generation of amber batteries, which can provide multi-echelon power options of 80kW·h, 110kW·h and 112kW·h. It adopts the industry's highest 212Wh/kg top-level energy density battery pack, with high specific energy cells and four lightweight designs, and has an ultra-long endurance of more than 900km with the blessing of the 800V platform.
Not only that, the mileage attenuation of the Amber 2.0 battery per million kilometers is less than 8%, which is 7 times higher than the 20% attenuation of 300,000 kilometers required by the national standard, allowing users to dispel the anxiety of "electricity", and a battery can run to retirement with peace of mind.
In addition to the advantages of high energy, long battery life and low attenuation, the new generation of Amber 2.0 battery applies the industry's highest 16-fold hard-core structural protection and thermal safety technology to achieve "no water ingress, no leakage, no fire, no explosion, no thermal diffusion". Amber 2.0 batteries have undergone more than 20 industry-leading tests and more than 1,200 comprehensive experiments to ensure battery safety with sufficient redundant safety standards.
Self-built 5C supercharging, starting the "thousands of stations, thousands of piles" plan
Committed to revolutionizing the charging experience of electric vehicles, VOYAH has launched its self-developed 5C Super Fast Charging technology, a breakthrough based on an 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform that integrates five cutting-edge technologies, including:
1. Supergrid cathode technology: It significantly increases the charging capacity of the battery and enhances its ability to receive electrical energy.
2. Graphite fast ion ring technology: By accelerating the migration of lithium ions inside the battery, the charging efficiency of the battery is improved.
3. Superconducting electrolyte formulation: Optimizes the conductivity of the electrolyte to further accelerate the charging process.
4. Ultra-thin SEI film: By reducing the internal resistance of the battery, the charging speed of electric energy is accelerated.
5. High porosity separator: enhances the thermal stability and overall safety of the battery, ensuring the reliability of the charging process.
Thanks to the combination of these advanced technologies, VOYAH has achieved the feat of significantly increasing the range by 450 kilometers in just 10 minutes of charging, greatly improving the user's charging convenience.
In addition, VOYAH's ultra-fast charging technology demonstrates excellent environmental adaptability, maintaining efficient charging performance in cold regions as low as -10°C and hot regions as high as 40°C, ensuring that the charging time is controlled within 20 minutes.
VOYAH Automotive's innovation is not limited to in-vehicle technology, but also includes the innovation of charging infrastructure. The company's research and development of the world's first megawatt charging pile, supporting a maximum charging rate of 8C, with a peak power of up to 1000kW, enables users to experience unprecedented fast energy replenishment services.
In order to achieve a wider coverage of the charging network, VOYAH is implementing the "1,000 Stations, 10,000 Piles" program, with the goal of establishing a convenient charging network within 6 km of the main urban area of the core city. The first batch of the plan will include 16 supercharging demonstration stations, while the cooperative ecological energy charging project is expected to cover 95% of the country's cities. VOYAH is committed to opening up all self-built charging piles and is committed to providing users with a seamless, efficient and convenient charging ecosystem.
The GPT model supports the new generation of intelligent cockpit
With the surging wave of automotive intelligence, VOYAH has gathered the top wisdom of AI technology R&D centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan to build a new generation of AI voice system. This system not only independently masters the core AI algorithms and engineering software technologies of cockpit voice, but also is committed to providing users with a natural, smooth, intelligent and humanized and warm interactive experience.
The AI voice interaction function of VOYAH's next-generation intelligent cockpit is excellent, with a voice recognition rate of up to 98%, a conversation response time of 550 milliseconds, and an industry-leading response speed of 1 second. Thanks to the powerful drive of the VCOS GPT model, AI voice interaction has gone one step further in providing a personalized and emotional experience, and can customize the vehicle control solution based on the user's feelings rather than simple instructions.
In terms of display technology, the VOYAH smart cockpit is equipped with the world's first OLED sliding curved screen, which uses Super Retina technology to achieve a high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and a fast response time of 5 milliseconds. Not only does the curved screen slide flexibly between the center console and the co-pilot, but its edges also support interactive functions.
In addition, the large central control screen supports dual desktop displays, so that navigation, intelligent driving, multimedia and other functions can be run at the same time, and all commonly used functions are close at hand. The system is also highly compatible, supporting mainstream operating systems such as iOS, Android, and HarmonyOS.
In terms of navigation technology, VOYAH has developed an integrated common engine, which can achieve precise positioning at the decimeter level, fine navigation at the lane level, and seamless connection between mobile phones and car machines, providing a practical and efficient intelligent navigation experience.
Vehicle navigation information can not only be clearly displayed on the large central control screen, but also intuitively displayed through AR-HUD technology. With a brightness of up to 14,000 nit, the VOYAH AR-HUD maintains a high brightness display even in bright light environments, ensuring that driving information is clear at a glance and providing clear vision assistance for the driver.
VOYAH + Huawei The result will be greater than 2?
Earlier this year, VOYAH Automotive and Huawei announced a strategic partnership. Three months later, the collaboration came to fruition at the 2024 VOYAH Spring Technical Meeting.
At the press conference, Huawei brought its newly developed Qiankun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system to VOYAH, marking the substantial progress of the cooperation between the two parties. With its innovative architecture design, excellent safety performance, comprehensive all-scenario adaptability, and leading parking technology, the intelligent driving system has injected new vitality into VOYAH's intelligent road.
In particular, its ADS 2.0-based BEV network and the upgraded GOD network architecture of the GOD network have significantly improved the identification ability of roads and scenes, realized an in-depth understanding of all target obstacles and scenarios, and truly achieved "there is a road to drive". In terms of parking technology, ADS 3.0 supports full-scene parking, whether it is special-shaped, oblique or custom parking spaces, it can achieve a convenient experience of "visible parking".
In addition, a new all-electric SUV jointly developed by VOYAH and Huawei is scheduled to be unveiled this year, which will integrate industry-leading three-electric technology, intelligent cockpit, and intelligent driving system. In addition, the first MPV model equipped with Huawei's intelligent driving system and intelligent cockpit, the VOYAH Dreamer, is also scheduled to be unveiled to the public in the first half of next year.
Write at the end
It can be said that the series of innovative technology demonstrations of VOYAH Automotive are impressive.
From the comprehensive upgrade of Lanhai's power system to the breakthrough of 5C super fast charging technology, to the intelligent cockpit demonstration in cooperation with Huawei, VOYAH is promoting the development of new energy vehicle technology with its independent research and development strength. What is particularly striking is that VOYAH's 800V high-efficiency electric drive system and 5C super fast charging technology not only improve charging efficiency, but also greatly shorten the charging time, which is of great significance for solving the range anxiety of electric vehicles, and the cooperation with Huawei indicates that intelligent vehicle technology will enter a new stage of development.
Therefore, the integration and application of these technologies will undoubtedly bring users a more convenient and intelligent driving experience, and also open up new possibilities for the future of the new energy vehicle industry.