High performance and high energy saving, analyzing Chery's third-generation hybrid technology

●On June 2, Chery Kunpeng's ultra-high-performance electric hybrid C-DM dedicated engine and gearbox were officially unveiled, which will strongly support the comprehensive hybridization of Chery Group's three major brands, Chery, Xingtu and Jietu, and open up Chery's "acceleration" in the new energy era;

● Chery Kunpeng's ultra-high-performance hybrid C-DM has pioneered a new track of "high-performance hybrid" with its super performance of "1,400+km range, thermal efficiency > 44.5%, and 0-100km/h acceleration of 4.26s", leading Chery into the golden age of hybrids;

●Chery's hybrid technology continues to advance, and all existing products will be electrified. In 2023-2024, Kunpeng's ultra-high-performance hybrid C-DM will be installed in more than 20 products of Chery Group.

In the past few years, under the background of "dual carbon", China's new energy vehicle industry has made great progress. According to the data of China Passenger Car Association, the wholesale sales of new energy passenger vehicles reached 196,000 units in May, a month-on-month increase of 6.7% and a year-on-year increase of 174.2%, continuing to maintain a high-speed growth trend.

Consumers are increasingly accepting the new travel experience brought by new energy vehicles. In the "examination room" of new energy, major automakers have also made efforts to hand in high-scoring "answers". This includes Chery's third-generation hybrid technology - Kunpeng ultra-performance electric hybrid C-DM. On June 2, Chery Kunpeng ultra-performance electric hybrid C-DM dedicated engine and gearbox were officially unveiled, which will strongly support the comprehensive hybridization of Chery Group's three major brands, Chery, Xingtu and Jietu, and open up Chery's "acceleration" in the new energy era.

Kunpeng's ultra-high-performance hybrid C-DM embodies Chery's 18 years of hybrid technology accumulation, is an outstanding achievement in the field of hybrid technology, and is also an important technical support for Chery Group's comprehensive transformation towards new energy. It integrates Chery's leading strength in multiple technical fields and makes all-round innovative breakthroughs in the existing "technical siege". With its absolutely superior performance such as "endurance of 1400+km, thermal efficiency>44.5%, fuel consumption of 4.2L per 100km, and acceleration of 4.26s per 100km", it subverts users' perception and expectations of hybrid products and opens a new era of hybrid.

High performance and high energy saving, Chery creates the "new three major components" of hybrid

Hybridization is essentially a solution to the problem of low efficiency of traditional engines, thereby bringing users a more energy-efficient, lower-cost, and better driving experience. Kunpeng's ultra-performance hybrid C-DM has strong power output at all speeds, with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 4.26 seconds. It can be easily used in various daily car use scenarios such as starting, commuting, and high-speed driving, giving users an ultimate hybrid experience. For example, in the face of urban commuting congestion, this system only takes 3 seconds to accelerate from 30 km/h to 70 km/h. Not only does it keep up with the car, but it also makes overtaking easier. In the high-speed scene of running freely, it only takes 3.6 seconds to accelerate from 90 km/h to 120km/h, making overtaking easier and safer.

[Kunpeng's ultra-high-performance electric hybrid C-DM dedicated engine and gearbox are officially unveiled]

In the past, fuel vehicles had a relatively simple energy transmission method. After the engine did work, it generated heat energy, which was then converted into mechanical energy to drive the vehicle. But for hybrid technology, the transmission of power can become more efficient due to the addition of batteries and motors, and relying on the support of motors, the performance of the entire vehicle can also be improved unprecedentedly. Therefore, unlike the engine, gearbox and chassis that traditional fuel vehicles focus on, Chery's hybrid "new three major components" are composed of hybrid high-efficiency engines, hybrid-specific gearboxes, hybrid-specific batteries and battery management systems. This power system is not only equipped with Chery's fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI high-efficiency hybrid-specific engine, but can also be equipped with a new iteration of the three-speed super electric hybrid DHT or the superior driving feel of the infinite super electric hybrid DHT, combined with the electric hybrid-specific battery management system, with a nearly perfect power combination to achieve both performance and energy saving.

[Fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI high-efficiency hybrid engine]

As the power "core", the biggest highlight of the fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI high-efficiency hybrid engine is its high efficiency. This system adopts six core technologies: Miller cycle, fourth-generation i-HEC intelligent combustion system, HTC high-efficiency supercharging system, i-LS intelligent lubrication system, i-HTM intelligent thermal management system, and HiDS high dilution system, making its maximum thermal efficiency greater than 44.5%, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers can be as low as 4.2L, making extreme fuel saving and emission reduction possible. Not only that, the comprehensive range of 1,400+ kilometers also eliminates the "mileage anxiety" of traditional new energy vehicles, allowing users to freely cope with various travels, and from then on, there is no anxiety on the journey.

【Three-speed super electric hybrid DHT】

You should know that for most hybrid technologies, the gearbox has only one gear, and a few companies use two gears, while Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM directly brings three gears to consumers. In principle, with the increase of gears in the gearbox, the vehicle can distribute different driving forces under different road conditions such as low speed, medium speed, and high speed, thereby reducing the power load. Under the empowerment of the "dual motor drive + 3-speed DHT" mode, Chery's three-speed super hybrid DHT has a maximum transmission efficiency of >97.6%, and a wheel-end output torque of more than 4000 N∙m, which can achieve strong power output at all speeds. To this end, the entire power output can be better matched in transmission than traditional car companies, and the driving performance is also stronger.

【Promise Super Hybrid DHT】

In addition, it can also be equipped with the stepless super hybrid DHT, with a pure electric sound pressure of <75dB(A), which can bring ultra-smooth E-CVT senseless shifting and a driving experience comparable to pure electric, while achieving efficient energy saving with the highest EV mechanical efficiency of 98%.

Chery's hybrid technology continues to advance as it focuses on new energy

If we talk about which domestic automaker pays the most attention to the label of "technology", Chery Automobile must be the one that cannot be ignored. Since its establishment in 1997, Chery Automobile has insisted on independent innovation and has achieved breakthrough results in key core technologies such as automobile power. Taking the engine as an example, after five generations of research and development, 9 engines have won the title of "China Heart" Top Ten Engines. The distinctive label of "Technology Chery" has penetrated into the hearts of every consumer.

In the new energy track, from the launch of Chery's new energy vehicle development project in 2005, to the release of the Mars Architecture-Super Hybrid Platform, the E0X high-performance pure electric platform, and now the Kunpeng super-performance electric hybrid C-DM, relying on nearly 20 years of technical accumulation and technical reserves, under the guidance of the "Yaoguang 2025" strategy, Chery Automobile has now formed a development path that combines multiple technical routes such as hybrid, extended-range, pure electric, and hydrogen energy, and has launched a new energy strategic development combination punch. In the field of hybrid, Chery's existing products will be fully hybridized. From 2023 to 2024, the Kunpeng super-performance electric hybrid C-DM will be installed in more than 20 products of Chery Group, becoming the key to the brand's realization of the "dual carbon" goal.

【Tiggo 9 C-DM】

In the era of technological change, only innovation and breakthroughs remain unchanged. Thermal efficiency greater than 44.5%, comprehensive range of 1400+km, acceleration of 4.26s per 100 kilometers... These parameters are subverting users' perception of hybrid technology. The Kunpeng super-performance electric hybrid C-DM, which embodies Chery's 18 years of hybrid technology accumulation, is not only energy-saving but also more powerful. The official mass production of the super hybrid engine and gearbox will lead Chery into the golden age of electric hybrid and bring users a more comfortable, satisfying and better travel experience.

About Chery:

Since its establishment in 1997, Chery Automobile has always adhered to independent innovation and put users first. It has now formed a brand matrix with Chery, Xingtu, Jietu and iCAR as the core. As one of the earliest Chinese automakers to go overseas, Chery's products have been exported to more than 80 countries and regions overseas, and it has ranked first in the export of Chinese brand passenger cars for 20 consecutive years. As of now, Chery has nearly 12 million users worldwide. "Technical Chery" has always adhered to independent research and development, relying on the "Yaoguang 2025" strategy to continue to build core technology advantages in the new energy track and accelerate the transformation into a user-oriented global technology company.

In 2022, Chery created four "historical firsts": annual operating income exceeded 200 billion yuan for the first time; annual sales exceeded 1.23 million vehicles for the first time; annual exports exceeded 450,000 vehicles for the first time; and annual sales of new energy vehicles exceeded 230,000 vehicles for the first time. From January to May 2023, Chery sold a total of 596,220 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 61%.