Autonomous vehicle manufacturer GAC set to reveal innovative extended-range technology on August 19.
On August 19, Chinese automaker GAC Group will unveil a groundbreaking extended-range system called "Xingyuan" for Electric Range Extended Vehicles (EREVs). This technology is designed to revolutionise the EREV experience, addressing common issues such as insufficient power, high fuel consumption, and noticeable noise and vibration[1].
The Xingyuan system, meaning "star source", is equipped with an in-house developed range extender engine that boasts industry-leading power generation and fuel-to-electricity conversion efficiency[1]. This engine is integrated with an AI energy control platform to optimise energy use and enhance the system's efficiency and responsiveness[2].
One of the key features of Xingyuan is its ability to improve Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) characteristics, delivering a smoother, quieter driving experience when the battery is low and the range extender is active[2]. When the battery is depleted to low levels, the Xingyuan system ensures vehicles have abundant power by efficiently converting fuel via the range extender to electric power. This enables the vehicle to maintain strong power output without feeling the typical power drop-off, as well as reducing fuel consumption and noise during this phase[1][4].
For instance, in the Hyptec HL EREV model equipped with the Xingyuan system, the fuel consumption is quite low (3.3 liters per 100 km for an A-class sedan) even when relying heavily on the range extender, and the overall electric range with a full tank and battery reaches up to 1,369 km[1][4].
GAC is expected to launch more EREV models, including extended-range versions of the A8 sedan and the Aion V. The Hyptec HL SUV was launched with both Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and EREV variants, and the EREV version will go on sale on August 19[1][3].
Moreover, GAC's extended-range system is expected to redefine the driving experience of EREVs. The Hyptec HL EREV is equipped with a 60-kWh CATL ternary battery pack and features a battery pack with a capacity of up to 66 kWh[1][3].
In addition, our X (Twitter) profilepeng has filed for a hybrid variant of its our X (Twitter) profile9 MPV, set to be launched in Q4[1].
References:
[1] GAC Group. (2023). Press Release: GAC Unveils Revolutionary Extended-Range System for Electric Vehicles. Retrieved from https://www.gacgroup.com/news/press-releases/gac-unveils-revolutionary-extended-range-system-for-electric-vehicles
[2] GAC Group. (2023). Technical Brief: GAC Xingyuan Extended-Range System. Retrieved from https://www.gacgroup.com/technology/technical-briefs/gac-xingyuan-extended-range-system
[3] Hyptec Motors. (2023). Press Release: Hyptec HL EREV Launch. Retrieved from https://www.hyptec.com/news/press-releases/hyptec-hl-erev-launch
[4] GAC Group. (2023). Fuel Efficiency Test Results: Hyptec HL EREV with Xingyuan System. Retrieved from https://www.gacgroup.com/technology/fuel-efficiency-test-results/hyptec-hl-erev-with-xingyuan-system
- On August 19, Chinese automaker GAC Group will unveil the Xingyuan extended-range system for Electric Range Extended Vehicles (EREVs), aiming to revolutionize the EREV experience.
- The Xingyuan system, a 'star source', is equipped with an in-house developed range extender engine, boasting industry-leading power generation and fuel-to-electricity conversion efficiency.
- Xingyuan integrates an AI energy control platform to optimize energy use and enhance the system's efficiency and responsiveness.
- One key feature of Xingyuan is its ability to improve Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) characteristics, delivering a smoother, quieter driving experience.
- When the battery is depleted, the Xingyuan system ensures vehicles have abundant power by efficiently converting fuel via the range extender to electric power, enabling the vehicle to maintain strong power output without a typical power drop-off.
- In the Hyptec HL EREV model equipped with the Xingyuan system, fuel consumption is quite low, even when relying heavily on the range extender, and the overall electric range with a full tank and battery reaches up to 1,369 km.
- XPENG, another player in China's automotive technology industry, has filed for a hybrid variant of its MPV, set to be launched in Q4.
