At the CES 2022 exhibition, many car brands, including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, showed the outside world their respective technological reserve achievements, including autonomous driving, high performance, audio-visual entertainment and other fields. In addition, the new cars of various companies are also blockbuster products. Among them, Sony, which has just announced that it will join the car-making camp, also brought a new SUV prototype "VISION-S 02".
Mercedes-Benz
At the CES 2022 exhibition, the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX concept car was officially unveiled. It was born for road travel. The vehicle not only adopts a smooth styling design, but also has an ultra-high speed of 0.17 Low drag coefficient. In terms of battery life, the vehicle has a single-charge cruising range of more than 1,000 kilometers after digital simulation based on real road conditions, and the energy consumption per 100 kilometers is less than 10 kilowatt hours.
In terms of styling, the new car adopts an extremely smooth styling design , the closed grille design, slender headlights and through-type daytime running lights all make it look very fashionable, and the Mercedes-Benz three-pointed logo is located on the front of the car. The lines at the rear of the car are also very smooth, and use highly recognizable through-type taillights and retractable diffusers.
VISION EQXX uses the highly recognizable Alubeam silver color. The body is made of a variety of sustainable materials, which is very environmentally friendly and has extremely excellent aerodynamic design and low wind resistance. The coefficient is only 0.17. In terms of tires, the new car uses Bridgestone's Turanza Eco tires, combined with lightweight and environmentally friendly ENLITEN and Ologic technologies to achieve ultra-low rolling resistance.
In terms of interior, the VISION EQXX concept car is built with an extremely pure design concept, and the through-type screen is very technological. And the vehicle also uses human brain bionic technology, so that other elements of the user interface/user experience can better help the driver control the vehicle. This type of software-led development process completely rewrites the way electric vehicles are designed.
In terms of materials, the VISION EQXX concept car uses fungi and pure plant silk. The interior's sense of lightweight luxury is perfectly reflected through the extensive use of lightweight, sustainable materials and the application of design details inspired by organic forms. Its basic principles are the lightest weight, maximum comfort and style, and the refusal to use any animal products.
In terms of power, the VISION EQXX concept car has an output power of approximately 150 kilowatts. Its ultra-efficient electric drive system (including batteries, electricity drive, wheels, etc.) giving this excellent high-endurance model greater power and endurance. The vehicle achieves 95% energy efficiency, which means that up to 95% of the battery energy will ultimately be transferred directly to the wheels. In comparisonUnder this situation, even the most efficient internal combustion engine transmission system can only achieve 30% energy efficiency.
In terms of battery, the battery pack of the VISION EQXX concept car has nearly 100 kilowatt-hours of energy, but compared with the battery pack of the new EQS, its size and weight are reduced by 50%. 30% lighter. In terms of battery life, the vehicle has a single-charge cruising range of more than 1,000 kilometers after digital simulation based on real road conditions, and the energy consumption per 100 kilometers is less than 10 kilowatt hours.
General Motors
At the CES 2022 exhibition, General Motors announced the latest technologies and products. Among them, General Motors’ latest exploration of autonomous driving technology was also displayed to the public. . In addition, Cadillac InnerSpace self-driving concept car, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and Chevrolet Equinox EV were also officially released.
GM’s rich technical reserves include Cruise fully autonomous driving, as well as Ultra Cruise and Super Cruise assisted driving. In addition, General Motors is cooperating with other companies around the world to improve autonomous driving capabilities and meet the diverse needs of consumers.
The InnerSpace concept car, a new member of the Cadillac Halo concept series, has the Ultra Cruise advanced assisted driving system that enables point-to-point hands-free driving, and General Motors’ new software platform Ultifi.
Super Cruise is still expected to be available on 22 models of the General Motors brand through 2023, while Ultra Cruise will enter production in 2023 and the Ultium-based Cadillac Celestiq ultra Luxury sedans will be among the first models equipped with the technology.
In addition, two new models of the Cadillac Halo concept series, PersonalSpace and SocialSpace, were also unveiled at CES 2022. The PersonalSpace single-person aircraft is dedicated to keeping passengers away from the hustle and bustle of ground traffic. The SocialSpace can carry up to 6 passengers and has a wide cabin space inside the vehicle. General Motors and Cruise are pursuing an integrated path toward autonomous driving, aiming to deliver GM's first personal self-driving vehicle as soon as 2025.
GM will be the first company to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride platform to enable advanced driver assistance technology, which is defined by software developed in-house by GM. The new computing architecture co-developed by General Motors and Qualcomm for Ultra Cruise will have the processing power of hundreds of personal computers but the size of two laptops stacked on top of each other.
In the field of autonomous driving, General Motors insists onAdhering to a multi-point development path, its rich technical reserves cover Cruise fully autonomous driving technology and assisted driving systems including Super Cruise and Ultra Cruise. In addition, the company invested US$300 million in Chinese local autonomous driving start-up Momenta last year to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation autonomous driving technology in China.
Chevrolet Silverado EVoffers RST and more entry-level and practical WT models. The RST model will be launched in the fall, and the WT will not arrive until 2023. , the starting price of the WT model is US$41,595 (approximately RMB 264,700), excluding the destination fee of US$1,695. The car is now officially open for booking.
In terms of appearance, the Chevrolet Silverado EV adopts the latest design language of the Chevrolet family, a large-sized closed grille , split headlights, through-type daytime running lights and the illuminated Chevrolet logo all make it look very sharp.
Because it is positioned as a full-size pickup truck, the vehicle looks very burly. It adopts a double-row design, has ample interior space, and has excellent carrying capacity. The interior space is versatile, the rear seats are adjustable, and it is equipped with a Multi-Flex tailgate to maximize practicality.
As for the interior, although it is a pickup truck that highlights practicality, it still adopts many of the latest design concepts, such as minimalist design, which simplifies physical buttons as much as possible. It adopts a dual-screen design. The RST model has a 17.0-inch central control screen, an 11-inch digital instrument display, and a 14-inch head-up display. WT is not that complicated, but will also be equipped with an LCD central control screen.
In addition, both RST and WT models are equipped with a PowerBase charging system, equipped with 10 sockets, which can provide power for tools, toys or houses, and can also charge other electric vehicles, which is very practical.
In terms of power, the Silverado EV will adopt a dual-motor layout, with a combined maximum power of 673 horsepower and a maximum torque of 1,063 N·m. The maximum power of low-end models will reach 517 Horsepower, maximum torque 833 N·m. RST also offers features such as rear-wheel steering, automatic adaptive air suspension, Super Cruise and something called Multi-Flex Midgate.
The Chevrolet Equinox EVis a new pure electric SUV based on GM's Ultium platform. It will be launched in the fall of 2023 and will be sold overseas. The price starts at about 190,000, and it is likely to be introduced by SAIC-GM in the future.If it is made domestically, the price may be cheaper.
In terms of appearance design, the Chevrolet Equinox EV demonstrates the latest design concept of the Chevrolet brand, with a sharp front face shape , as well as a compact and low body profile, with a strong sense of sportiness. At the same time, there are no shortage of popular elements of electric vehicles, including through-type LED headlights and taillights, and a closed grille design.
In terms of interior design, the Chevrolet Equinox EV also shows the latest design concepts. It has a dual-screen design that is both functional and technological, as well as a simple interior shape. You can also see through the steering wheel that it will have General Motors' Super Cruise automatic driving assistance system.
The Chevrolet Equinox EV is built on the GM Ultium platform, with a cruising range of 400-480 kilometers and an overseas price of about 190,000. Starting from 2020, a more sporty RS model will be provided. If it is produced in China in the future, the price of the car may be even lower.
Stellantis Group
The Chrysler Airflow concept car made its world premiere at the CES 2022 exhibition. It is expected to launch a production version in 2025. Chrysler plans to have all models of the brand by 2028 Achieve electrification. Currently, the Chrysler Airflow concept car has a cruising range of 350-400 miles and has a fast charging function.
The new car integrates the STLA Brain platform and STLA SmartCockpit, providing a new experience for drivers and passengers. It was designed from the beginning The combination of reality and virtuality. At the same time, the vehicle will have L3 level autonomous driving functions and will be able to achieve OTA upgrades in the future.
Take the concept car as an example. It is equipped with two 150-kilowatt electric motors to achieve four-wheel drive and has a cruising range of 350-400 miles. In terms of design, the vehicle features a long wheelbase and wide track, and is equipped with 22-inch tires to release as much internal space as possible, positioning it as a crossover vehicle. It is worth mentioning that the Chrysler LOGO is integrated with the front grille and is compatible with LED lighting functions.
For reference, Stellantis Group officially announced in July 2021 that it plans to invest more than 30 billion in electrification and software by 2025. Euro, the first appearance of Chrysler Airflow concept car is of great guidance and reference significance for the new pure electric cars of other brands of the group.
BMW
At CES2022, the BMW Group made a stunning appearance with a variety of innovative digital achievements. Including four new theme modes (My Modes), BMW suspended giant screen(BMW Theater Screen), BMW electric vehicle sound simulation (BMW IconicSounds Electric), and "electronic ink" technology (E-ink).
At this exhibition, BMW released the "Cinema Mode" future in-car entertainment system for the first time. In "Cinema Mode", BMW uses the "BMW Theater Screen" to turn the rear space into an exclusive private theater.
In terms of hardware, the "BMW Suspended Giant Screen" is equipped with a 31-inch ultra-wide panoramic display with a resolution of up to 8K, which is cleverly integrated into the car's canopy system , which extends from the headliner to the front seatbacks. The entertainment content on the screen can be played in a variety of 16:9, 21:9 and even 32:9 formats, supplemented by the Bowers & Wilkins 4D diamond surround sound system, bringing users an excellent immersive entertainment experience.
The screen inclination and the position of the touch screen areas on both sides are designed just right, so users can sit comfortably and operate easily. The BMW suspended giant screen has also undergone multiple crash tests, providing valued BMW customers with peace of mind and an immersive digital journey while ensuring the safety of passengers. In terms of content, BMW has collaborated with Amazon Fire TV to provide users with a wealth of cutting-edge entertainment content. In the future, BMW will also collaborate with local Chinese suppliers to provide in-car entertainment experiences that meet the preferences of Chinese users.
Four new My Modes theme modes
BMW has released four new theme modes, namely "Relax", "Yuedong" Mode" (Expressive), "Digital Art Mode" (Digital Art), and "Theater Mode" (Theatre). The new "theme mode" brought by BMW this time goes beyond traditional user interface design and creates an immersive tactile, auditory and visual experience for users to create a multi-sensory immersive experience. The newly carved and exquisite interface is perfectly presented in an artistic form on the integrated floating curved screen, and the contagious design is vividly interpreted with the visual effects of intricate light and shadow, and light and dark changes. "Relax" and "Expressive" will be launched in the second half of 2022, at which time users can obtain new theme modes through OTA remote upgrade.
"Soothing Mode" is inspired by nature. The main color of the user interface visual design is elegant and gentle "light cyan", emphasizing the comfortable and comfortable state. The two experience modes, day and night, can be selected at will, interpreting a completely different driving experience for users.
In addition, the BMW Group announced that it will join forces with internationally renowned multimedia artists, the 18th BMW Art Car designer Ms. Cao Fei created the "Digital Art Mode". BMW thus becomes one of the first automakers in the world to apply digital art to its cars.
The BMW Group has teamed up with internationally renowned composer Hans Zimmer, winner of Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe Awards, to successfully create a future-oriented Electric sounds - BMW IconicSounds Electric not only develops groundbreaking sound effects for BMW electric vehicles, but also creates an inseparable emotional bond between the driver and the vehicle.
Outside the car, BMW has specially designed a pedestrian acoustic warning function (AVAS) to allow pedestrians to sense that there are vehicles approaching nearby to ensure safety. In the car, BMW has designed exclusive sound effects for each "theme mode". Each sound effect has a rich sense of layering and matches the visual effects presented in different "theme modes". For example, if you select "Soothing Mode", the sound effect is intended to relax the driver and passengers, and the vehicle will become a comfortable mobile oasis. The driver and passengers will be surrounded by a warm and relaxing sound, and experience a calm and leisurely journey; "Joyful Movement Mode" Next, the sound effects focus more on the emotional expression of the driver and passengers.
BMW and Hans Zimmer reinterpreted the sounds of traditional instruments such as violins, French horns and other orchestral instruments to create a more futuristic presentation. An atmosphere that is more magnificent, freer and closer to the emotional expression of drivers and passengers. BMW electric vehicle sound simulation will be first installed on the innovative BMW i4 in the first half of 2022, and will gradually be applied to more BMW electric models in the future.
BMW pioneered the application of "electronic ink" technology
The personalization displayed by BMW's new digital technology is not limited to the inside of the car, but also "exposed" on the body surface. At this exhibition, BMW showed a latest research result. Using the unique technology of "electronic ink", the one-click color-changing function of the car body is successfully realized on the innovative BMW iX. "Electronic ink" contains millions of transparent microcapsules, which are only the thickness of a hair in diameter. Each microcapsule contains a negatively charged white pigment and a positively charged black pigment. By controlling the electrodes on both sides of the microcapsules, the desired color can appear on the car body surface. BMW manufactures "electronic ink" of different sizes based on the changes in the pattern and the curvature of the car's surface, and then fixes it on the car, and finally achieves one-click color change through electrode changes.
In addition, "electronic ink" not only changes the color of the car body, but also helps reduce energy consumption, providing new exploration directions and thinking for sustainable development. What's more worth mentioning is that the changeable body color can help improve the comfort inside the car and reduce the energy required by the electrical system. For example, compared with black, white surfaces can reflect more sunlight. If the car body color is changed to a lighter color, the impact of strong external sunlight can be reduced accordingly.And the impact of high temperature on the interior of the vehicle, preventing overheating of the center console, dashboard and other interiors. When the temperature is low, turning the car body into a darker color can help absorb more heat from the sun, reduce the energy consumption required for air conditioning heating, and effectively increase the electric cruising range.
BMW uses "electronic ink" technology to continuously explore the possibilities of user personalization and sustainable development. In the future, BMW's digital experience will rely on this innovative technology to integrate more real and virtual effects to meet users' needs for free expression of personality.
Volvo
At the CES 2022 exhibition, Volvo Cars announced that its highly autonomous driving function will be installed on its new pure electric flagship SUV, and it is expected to release a new car within this year. In addition, Volvo will become the first car company to directly integrate with devices that support Google Assistant. Its cooperation with Qualcomm has also made new progress. Volvo Cars' next-generation Android in-car infotainment system will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon digital cockpit platform. The next generation of pure electric models achieves comprehensive improvements in performance.
The deep integration with Google Assistant aims to bring convenience and peace of mind to Volvo car users, and more functions will be launched in the future. Through deep integration, users can obtain various vehicle information at any time. Among the functions to be launched in the future, there will also be a charging preset function, where users can set a specific time for the car to start charging. Through the deep integration of the car and Google's smart home ecosystem, Volvo owners can remotely control various functions whether in the car or on a mobile device that supports Google Assistant.
Volvo Cars announced that it will be the first to launch an unsupervised highly automated driving function - Ride Pilot, to users in California, USA. It will be installed on the flagship SUV and this new model will be released later this year. In terms of software, Zenseact, Volvo Cars' autonomous driving software development company, will jointly develop with Volvo Cars' internal development team from technology company Luminar. In terms of hardware configuration, the new product will be equipped with more than 20 sensors, including the advanced Iris lidar sensor produced by Luminar, and will perfectly cooperate with the software.
In addition to being equipped with Luminar lidar sensors, Volvo Cars’ latest pure electric SUV will also be equipped with 5 radars, 8 cameras and 16 ultrasonic sensors. These standard sensors provide unparalleled, safe and reliable vision and perception. The system also supports remote online upgrades to ensure sufficient safety redundancy functions, allowing Volvo cars to achieve safe autonomous driving with Ride Pilot. Ride Pilot will be launched to users after passing Volvo Cars’ rigorous verification and testing process. This process includes technical safety verification on roads in different countries and under different conditions.
In the future, Volvo’s pure electric SUV will use QualcommAs a high-computing center, the Snapdragon Digital Cockpit Platform can meet higher requirements in terms of images, audio and artificial intelligence, and has the advantage of ultra-low power consumption. With the support of the new computing platform, Volvo Cars' next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system will run twice as fast and image generation speed will increase by 10 times.
Sony
Sony brought a new SUV model to the 2022 CES show in Las Vegas. Last year, Sony released the first electric concept model of Vision S. In addition to the coupe, this time it also brings the SUV model "VISION-S 02", which enriches the product line and is extremely surprising.
This time Sony also announced their car-making concept, which is safety + variability + entertainment. In terms of safety, it is equipped with 40 sensors to ensure safe and comprehensive perception of the outside of the vehicle. In order to further accelerate and propose new proposals to further develop the mobile experience, Sony will establish an operating company "Sony Mobile Company". In the spring of 2022, the company plans to explore entering the electric vehicle market through this agreement.
The new car adopts the same design style as the Vision-S. The through-type LED light strip on the front of the car and the oval light group are highly recognizable. The overall body outline presents a rounded visual effect. The length, width and height of the new car are 4895/1651/1930mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3030mm. There are 7 seats in the car.
Vehicle settings, key locks and user settings can be synchronized by linking the vehicle to the cloud through mobile communications, including 5G communications, with low latency, large capacity and high speed capabilities. In addition, since updates are reflected in the vehicle over the air (OTA), security can be provided and service features and value-added products continuously developed. To provide a high-quality movie experience, VISION-S includes fully integrated digital video service "BRAVIA CORE for VISION-S". The service supports video sharing or separate playback on the front panoramic screen and separate rear seat monitors.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with front and rear dual motors and adopts four-wheel drive. The maximum power of each motor is 200kW, the combined power is 400kW, and the top speed exceeds 112 miles per hour (approximately (together 180 km/h).
Editor in charge: Xu Yuexiang