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"With an acceleration of 100 meters in 2.81 seconds, how much horsepower does the motor of Pilot 001 achieve, and what is its rated torque?"

After Chen Hong, the CEO of SAIC Motor, came to his senses, she looked at Zeng Hong, the CEO of Guangzhou Automobile Group, next to her with a look of help.

It is no exaggeration to say that now he is panicking. He did not expect that the three "laymen" of Longxing Group, Kunpeng Company and Rice Company would actually come up with such a high-configuration car with such terrifying parameters on paper.

What is the concept of 2.81 seconds?

Let's put it this way, you can count the number of vehicles under 1 million that can reach this speed with one hand.

Based on the tire parameters, body strength, and paddle shift design, he was 100% sure that Linghang 001 was a coupe positioned as a high-end car with a market price of at least one million.

"With an acceleration of 100 meters in 2.81 seconds, the motor has at least 260 horsepower and the rated torque may reach 300N·m. This is a performance monster!"

Zeng Hong responded in a deep voice.

Since they are all CEOs of car companies and usually deal with car manufacturing, they still know how to guess the basic parameters.

At this time, Liang Shuxiang, the boss of BAIC Group, also said: "With this level of paper data, if nothing unexpected happens, the conservative car price is more than 700,000 yuan, or even 900,000 yuan!"

"It's indeed the price."

"The data on paper is a bit scary."

"It's a mule or a horse. We can test it on the day the new car is delivered. I guess it won't be 2.81 seconds."

At this time, none of the car company bosses can remain calm, because the three laymen of Longxing Group, Kunpeng Company, and Rice Company have completely threatened their status.

When the car company CEOs in the stands were collectively surprised, Chen Xing had already driven Pilot 001 100 meters away from the finish line and was driving steadily around the track.

"Our current speed is 60 kilometers per hour. This speed is our usual commuting speed. We use it to test whether our automatic avoidance function is feasible."

Chen Xing explained while driving.

After driving smoothly for a while, we could clearly see a cardboard box obstacle of about 40cm appearing on the road.

"The obstacle has appeared. Now I want to simulate the situation where the driver is not paying attention and does not see the obstacle. I want to see if the automatic avoidance function of Pilot 001 can complete this emergency avoidance for us."

"By the way, I would also like to remind you that the test is conducted on a fully closed track, so please do not imitate it privately."

After Chen Xing finished speaking, he held the steering wheel tightly with both hands. He rushed towards the carton without slowing down at all.

It's too late to say it, but it's soon!

When Linghang 001 was less than 15 meters away from the carton, the center console screen immediately popped up a Didi reminder that there was an obstacle, and there was also a text prompt of "Please slow down."

Chen Xing still didn't slow down.

10 m.

8 meters.

5 meters.

Seeing that they were about to collide, at the critical moment, the vehicle suddenly and automatically evaded to the right side. The moment it dodged the carton, it immediately returned to the right direction. The operation was smooth and impeccable.

"Perfect avoidance!"

Chen Xing looked sideways at the camera.

All of a sudden, the audience in the live broadcast room became restless. A large number of barrages flooded the screen, making it dizzying.

"This function, damn it!!!"

"It's too ridiculous. You can actively avoid obstacles at a speed of 60 yards. Doesn't that mean you are no longer afraid of ghost probes?"

“I usually drive 40 or 50 in urban areas, and I’m really excited about this feature!”

"Good news! Good news for drivers! I have to say that the active avoidance function is good news for every driver!"

"I agree with both hands and feet!"

Anyone who has driven a car knows that the most fearful thing when driving on the road is not brake failure, but ghost probes.

What is a ghost probe?

The so-called ghost probe is when a person or car suddenly pops up in the blind spot of the field of vision, leaving you unable to react in time. You often have to hit it before you react.

Most urban road sections have marked areas for parking. When driving normally, you cannot see whether there are people on the right side of these parked vehicles who want to cross the road. This is a blind spot in the field of vision.

Experienced drivers generally drive on the left, but this does not completely prevent ghosts from raising their heads because there may be a zebra crossing on the left.

The place where most ghost-like accidents occur is on national highways, especially at night when no one can be seen at all.

"Lidar?"

Wang Fu looked at Ren Guofei and Rebus. He was like a curious baby, constantly wanting to know the principle in advance.

"It's a lidar." Ren Guofei did not deny it, but smiled and said: "We installed a lidar above the front windshield to detect driving road conditions."

"The automatic avoidance function is just the appetizer, and the main event is behind it."

Rebus smiled lightly.

"Appetizer?"

"Is this an appetizer?"

Not only Wang Fu was stunned, but also company CEOs such as Duan Yongping and Luo Hao were stunned. They did not expect that Linghang 001 would be the king at the beginning, with so many black technologies that they could not even imagine.

"Just watch, you'll know soon." Rebus chose to continue to lie, looking at the LED screen of the live broadcast.

The screen picture at this time is still from the perspective of the vehicle driven by Chen Xing.

"Simple obstacles can be avoided, but if we upgrade it to a sudden ghost raising its head, let's see if our pilot 001 can still actively avoid it."

Chen Xing increased the difficulty.

After driving about 400 meters, a Linghang 001 suddenly appeared in the right lane in the distance, driving at a snail's pace.

"In daily driving, I believe everyone has encountered this situation of about to be parallel. At this time, we can see that we can't see whether there are bicycles or motorcycles in the right area of ​​the right vehicle."

"If a bicycle or motorcycle suddenly appears and squeezes to the left at this time, it is very likely to cause a car accident."

"Now our staff is going to touch porcelain, everyone must not imitate, because even a closed track is still dangerous."

Chen Xing reminded again.

When the two cars were about to be parallel, a motorcycle suddenly appeared in the blind spot blocked by the right vehicle and was squeezing to the left quickly.

If it is an experienced driver, he will step on the brakes immediately.

But if a novice driver encounters this situation, he may not only not slow down, but also step on the pedal by mistake to accelerate and hit it.

"Squeak--"

The brake disc made a harsh sound.

The Linghang 001 driven by Chen Xing reduced the speed from 60 mph to 0 in a very short time, perfectly avoiding the possible rear-end collision this time.

Looking at the motorcycle and Linghang 001 going away, Chen Xing announced again: "The test is still very perfect. The active avoidance system intervened and allowed our vehicle to stop quickly."

Two consecutive tests have allowed a large number of viewers to initially realize the safety of Linghang 001, which is not available in traditional cars.

"What a safe feeling, it is even safer than Volvo!"

"Active avoidance and active braking are perfect for handling emergencies. The car-making technology of Linghang 001 is too awesome, far beyond the old car companies!"

"I can't imagine how safe I would feel if I could buy a Linghang 001. Mr. Chen, please don't set the price too high. I will buy it within 1 million!"

"Volvo: If it breaks down, it's coming for me!"

"The flower language of steel wool is forbearance and getting rich. Is there any rich woman who gives me a Linghang 001? I am willing to be her little puppy~"

The most critical factor in judging whether a mass-produced car is good or not is safety, and performance and other factors are secondary.

Most of the cars bought by ordinary people are not for fun, but for family use.

Family cars involve the family, so obviously safety is the most important.

The safety demonstrated by Linghang 001 has surpassed Volvo, a brand that sells safety.

Yao Nana, who is responsible for creating popularity and buying traffic on the entire network, was not idle and immediately bought traffic for the safety performance of Linghang 001.

In less than 15 seconds, the entry "Linghang 001 Safety Performance Test" landed on the Weibo hot search list, and the "Real-time Rising" logo appeared in the right area.

Clicking into the entry is a live broadcast slice released by the entire network marketing account and the official blog of Longxing Group. The number of views, likes, comments and reposts are all rising rapidly.

In the comment area of ​​these blog posts, there are basically mentions of Volvo official accounts.

However, what netizens don’t know is that at this time, Hu Quancheng, general manager of Volvo Longguo, is already on the "front line of eating melons". He is nervous and restless in the middle of the stands of Shenzhen International Racing Circuit, rubbing his hands back and forth.

Sports performance, they have it.

Safety performance, they have it.

The exterior design is better than Volvo, how the hell is this?

People who choose to buy Volvo generally value safety, while those who do not choose Volvo generally value appearance.

Why do you say that?

The reason is very simple, that is, Volvo's cars pursue the Nordic minimalist style, and there is no concept of line design at all.

"No, this won't work. I must send an email to the headquarters immediately." Hu Quancheng couldn't sit still anymore, and hurriedly pretended to go to the toilet and edited the email content on his mobile phone and sent it.

However, what he didn't know was that at this time, a group of vehicle engineers had gathered in the Volvo headquarters building to watch the live broadcast.

"Oh my god, this design is too perfect, active avoidance, active braking, what technology does it use to achieve this?"

"It seems that our competitors have appeared. From the current point of view, the safety of this Linghang 001 can be ranked in the first echelon!"

"The 2000 MPa in-vehicle frame is also equipped with active avoidance and braking. This is completely unlike a vehicle that Longguo car companies can make. Is it a collaboration with Toyota?"

"It is very likely to have Japanese blood!"

Volvo engineers couldn't believe that Longguo car companies have made such rapid progress that they can actually build such a safe level of vehicle.

You know, Chen Xing also mentioned at the beginning of the press conference that Longguo lagged behind Western automobile development for more than a hundred years.

More than a hundred years of gap, is it gone?

Volvo engineers are still skeptical, because if they remember correctly, Longguo car companies are still playing the game of domestic and foreign joint ventures, and there is still no leader.

"Whether Linghang 001 has Japanese blood or not, its impact on us is real, and countermeasures must be taken!" Volvo Group CEO Emeric Moore stated.

The main reason why he did not go to Longguo to attend the launch of the Linghang 001 was that he felt that Linghang Automobile could not threaten Volvo, because there are only a handful of models in the world that use safety as a selling point, and they are all more relaxed.

Although he did not go to Longguo to attend the launch, he still had to watch the global live broadcast.

When the 2000 MPa car body came out, they vaguely felt that something was wrong. Now there are active avoidance and braking functions. This is simply an upgraded version of Volvo!

"We can also do active avoidance. If I'm not mistaken, they use laser radar detection technology!"

Ignos Latorre said in a deep voice.

"Lidar?" Emmerich Moore showed a trace of doubt. He seemed to have heard of it, but he didn't have much impression.

"Yes, laser radar, this is a relatively mature road detection technology, which can be traced back to 1960. Our group also has corresponding technical reserves."

Ignos Latorre replied.

"Are there reserves?"

Emmerich Moore's eyes lit up.

"Yes, there are technical reserves." Ignos Latorre nodded slightly, but then changed the subject and said: "But we have not designed a relatively independent data processing algorithm, and the on-board chip must also be replaced."

As long as it involves the field of intelligence, it is inseparable from algorithms and computing power.

Algorithms are equivalent to normative learning, and computing power is IQ. Both are indispensable.

As an automobile company, Volvo has no conditions for deploying intelligence, even if it has proposed the concept of corresponding intelligence.

Only companies that are deeply involved in the field of semiconductor chips have the basic material conditions for exploring artificial intelligence.

"Algorithms, chips..." Emmerich Moore touched his chin and said in a deep voice: "It seems that I need to go to the United States. Longxing Group is really a troublemaker. It turns any field upside down and makes people wail everywhere."

"Go to the United States?" Ignos Latorre was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly realized: "Are you looking for Gaotong Company?"

"Now only Gaotong Company and AMD have the conditions for exploring the field of artificial intelligence. I hope this reshuffle will come later." Emmerich Moore's eyes showed a trace of worry.

At present, semiconductors are divided into two camps, the Western camp and the Longguo camp.

Longxing Group is the leader of the Longguo camp. If Volvo wants to make a technical counterattack, it can only choose the Western camp.

…

Chen Xing’s hard-core testing not only made Volvo Group uneasy, but also made global automakers feel uneasy. This quality of car is really too abnormal!

In the United States, far across the ocean, Davic, the future successor of the Federal Reserve, looked very ugly. He never expected that the technology accumulation of Pilot 001 was so profound.

Is this still a car company in Longguo?

Is this still a car made in Longguo?

“Could it be that a company provided technical assistance?” Davic thought of a possibility. He almost didn’t hesitate at all and immediately looked through the address book to ask someone to check.

Similar to Davic, Speaker Renato Marotta, Rothschild Patriarch Clayton, and the Ansa consortium families all used their connections to check.

This seems to be a car launch conference, but what it actually shows is not a car, but the industrial strength of Longguo.

Longguo’s industrial level has always been at a medium-to-low level, and its high-end industrial level is very shallow, which is also related to its slow start.

The automobile industry is a high-end industry. Due to insufficient technical reserves, for a long time, Chinese enterprises have not been able to independently produce parts.

Fortunately, due to the rapid economic growth, foreign car companies want to enter the Chinese market, and the think tank has come up with a strategy that requires joint ventures to enter, which quickly raised the level of car manufacturing of Chinese enterprises.

However, even so, the online and offline second-hand trading markets do not like Chinese car companies, and the reason is very realistic.

Buy a domestic car for 150,000 yuan, drive it for 3 years, and it will break down constantly. It is only worth 50,000 or 60,000 yuan in the second-hand market.

But if you buy a Japanese car for 150,000 yuan, drive it for 3 years, it can still be sold for 80,000 or 90,000 yuan in the second-hand car market.

Why is this so?

In the final analysis, it is because of the poor technology.

But today it seems to have changed. Chinese car companies have taken the lead in providing steel bodies with a strength of 2000 MPa, as well as automatic avoidance functions.

As the first to use laser radar to provide reverse ranging for cars, Mitsubishi was silent within the group at this time.

The technology they pioneered was unexpectedly developed by Longguo’s auto companies.

As more and more things were revealed at the press conference, no auto company dared to look down on Longxing Group, Kunpeng Company and Dami Company, three outsiders in car manufacturing.

In addition to auto companies, CEOs of auto parts companies urgently opened the live broadcast room and stared at the screen without blinking.

…

Longguo Shencheng.

International racing track.

Chen Xing circled the track and returned to the finish line.

“Our Pilot 001 uses an electronic handbrake. After the vehicle stops, you only need to press the red button at the end to enter the P gear.”

Chen Xing continued to demonstrate. For those who drive a paddle-type car for the first time, this is simply “future technology”.

Because compared with the operation of the center console, the gear shifting of the steering wheel will be particularly convenient.

Of course.

The premise is that you can adapt.

After a simple test, Chen Xing did not rush to get out of the car, but opened the door and continued: "What I just demonstrated is our automatic avoidance function, which is realized by our millimeter-wave laser radar built into the top area of ​​the front of the car, as well as 4 auxiliary laser radars, combined with the Huaxia vehicle chip."

While speaking, the picture on the LED screen also switched to a new PPT page.

The PPT page now shows the location of the laser radar and Huaxia chip of Linghang 001, as well as their working diagrams, which can make the audience feel their power more intuitively.

After a half-second pause, Chen Xing continued: "For the millimeter wave technology of laser radar and the computing power of Huaxia chip, these are the areas where our Longxing Group excels, so their limits are far more than this."

When the four words "more than this" were said, the CEOs of the car companies subconsciously held their breath. They felt that Chen Xing was going to use a big move.

Sure enough, Chen Xing smiled calmly at the camera and continued to reveal: "I said a long time ago that we should realize the interconnection of all things and make everything intelligent, so cars are no exception and also need intelligence."

"So now..." Chen Xing stretched out the tail tone, and then solemnly announced: "L3 level driverless, it's here!"

"Driverless?"

"Driverless!!!"

When the concept of driverless was said, the CEO of the car company was completely uncalm, and Masick stood up directly.

He was not shocked by the emergency automatic avoidance. Although Tesla did not install LiDAR, it can also achieve emergency automatic avoidance because Tesla takes the visual avoidance route.

What is visual avoidance?

The so-called visual avoidance is that the vehicle collects information outside the vehicle through the camera and finally gives it to the algorithm for judgment.

To put it bluntly, it is to imitate the human eye.

The advantage of the visual route is that the camera sensor is low-cost and easy to integrate, and will not have much impact on the vehicle design, but the disadvantage is very obvious. It is basically useless in extreme environments such as fog or low visibility.

LiDAR is different. LiDAR is directly scanned, three-dimensionally formed, and then analyzed by algorithms, which can avoid the impact of extreme environments to the greatest extent. The disadvantage is that the price of LiDAR is relatively expensive.

"Has driverless driving really been realized?"

"L3 driverless driving, this is close to the level of a three-year veteran driver. Could it be that Longxing Group, Kunpeng Company and Dami Company have really figured it out?"

"This is a king bomb technology!"

"My God, driverless driving!!!"

As Chen Xing officially announced the L3 driverless driving, no one could remain calm. BMW Group CEO Nagel saw Masick standing up and vaguely felt something was wrong, and hurriedly asked: "Masick, what's wrong with you?"

As soon as the voice fell.

The people around him also looked at Masick.

Masick realized that he had lost his composure, took a deep breath, sat down again, and responded: "No... nothing."

Saying nothing, is it really nothing?

Not necessarily!

You should know that Tesla's autonomous driving concept has been proposed for 4 years, but it has not been realized. The reason is that the visual route requires extremely high algorithms and huge computing power.

If you want to simulate the human eye and make judgments in time, you must have human vision and the reaction of an experienced driver.

After several years of technical precipitation, Tesla has only raised its autonomous driving technology to the L2 level, far from the L3 level.

Although Masick didn't say it, BMW Group CEO Nagel, Mercedes Group CEO Olaf Reiter, Audi Group CEO Dussmeier, Honda Group CEO Otaki Ikki, Toyota Group CEO Nishikawa Takahiro, SAIC Group CEO Chen Hong, GAC CEO Zeng Hong, BYD CEO Wang Fu all knew that if the Pilot 001 was really L3-level driverless, the entire automotive industry would be shaken.

Why would there be such serious consequences?

Take mobile phones as an example.

In 1983, Motorola launched the world's first portable mobile phone DynaTAC 8000X, commonly known as the "big brother", whose function was limited to making calls.

In September 2000, Sharp, in conjunction with the then island country mobile network operator J-PHONE, released a J-SH04 mobile phone with a built-in 110,000-pixel camera.

Then in 2010, the Apple 4 mobile phone completely brought games, entertainment, and intelligence to mobile phone users around the world.

At that time, would Motorola think that mobile phones could be intelligent?

Two words, no!

If Motorola, Nokia, Sharp and other former leading mobile phone companies could realize intelligence, they would not be replaced by new mobile phone forces.

The same is true for today's cars. No one expected that Chen Xing was not bragging. He really wanted to develop in an all-round way towards intelligence.

After listening to L3 driverless driving, the BYD CEO was silent for a while. He looked at Lei Jun and Ren Guofei with a complicated look, and said with a hint of exclamation:

"Driverless driving, Internet of Everything, artificial intelligence, I didn't expect this wind to blow into the automotive field. You make me feel like I'm staying in the old era and bathing in the spring breeze of the new era."

In addition to the sense of division, he actually has a "sense of crisis" that he hasn't said.

Nokia, once the leader in the mobile phone field, eventually fell apart and became history because it was self-contained and refused to embrace the future development trend.

Now the scene is reappearing, but the target has changed to global car companies. To say that Wang Fu has no sense of crisis is self-deception!