Reported by Pulsestacks on April 24th, today, the 2024 Lantu Automotive Spring Technology Communication Conference was held in Beijing. During the conference, Lantu unveiled several core electrification technologies: showcasing their latest self-developed Lanhai power system, which achieves industry-leading levels in both power and energy consumption; announcing the 5C super-fast charging capability, capable of replenishing 450km of range in just 10 minutes; and demonstrating the next-generation AI algorithm intelligent cockpit for Lantu vehicles. They also officially announced that the new model, Lantu Dreamer (specs | images), will be the first MPV model to feature the Huawei Intelligent Driving System, as part of their deep collaboration with Huawei in the intelligent cockpit and intelligent driving domains.
The theme of this communication is "Hardcore Technology, Heartwarming Power," aiming to advocate for technology innovation to return to its user-centric origins, which is also what Lantu Automotive promotes.
Lantu's latest generation Lanhai power system, a fully forward-looking power system developed for the new energy era, features three power modes: BEV pure electric, PHEV hybrid, and REEV extended range, making it the only power platform in the current market that can provide three modes.
Equipped with the world's most efficient 800V high-efficiency electric drive system on the latest Lanhai power system, Lantu achieves an operating efficiency of 92.5% under CLTC standards, a 0.5% increase compared to the industry's 800V electric drive efficiency, marking a significant advancement in pure electric technology. This improvement is mainly attributed to the application of the 800V silicon carbide platform. As one of the only two domestic car companies with a self-developed silicon carbide platform, Lantu's highest efficiency in power control can reach 99.4%. Based on the world's first application of the latest generation TMOS 160-nanometer "fine trench gate" chip, it can reduce energy transfer losses by 20%. Additionally, the innovative "fluid dynamics elliptical needle fin" can reduce thermal resistance by 10%.
In addition, in terms of motor efficiency and stability, Lantu has also adopted the domestically pioneering ring-type waterfall oil-cooled motor system, increasing the heat dissipation area by 15% while reducing components by 50%; the motor uses the industry's highest precision "aerospace-grade process" gear shafts, enabling the reducer to achieve optimal efficiency.
Thanks to the use of the 800V platform, the same amount of electricity can effectively increase the range by 50km, creating greater value for users.
The all-new generation of amber batteries is released, with a range of over 900km and the highest energy density in the industry.
In terms of power batteries, the Lantu brings a brand-new generation of amber batteries, offering multiple options of 80kW·h, 110kW·h, and 112kW·h of electricity. It adopts the industry's highest 212Wh/kg top-level energy density battery pack developed independently, featuring high specific energy battery cells and four major lightweight designs. With the support of the 800V platform, it achieves an ultra-long range of over 900km. Moreover, the million-kilometer mileage attenuation of the Amber 2.0 battery is less than 8%, which is 7 times higher than the national standard requirement of 20% attenuation over 300,000 kilometers, dispelling users' "electricity usage" anxiety, allowing a battery to run until retirement with peace of mind.
In addition to high energy, long endurance, and low decay advantages, the all-new Amber 2.0 battery features the industry's highest 16-core hard-core structural protection and thermal safety technology, achieving "no water ingress, no leakage, no fire, no explosion, no heat diffusion." The Amber 2.0 battery has undergone more than 20 industry-leading tests and over 1200 comprehensive experiments, ensuring battery safety with ample redundant safety standards, providing users with a safer and more secure travel experience.
Lantu's self-developed 5C supercharging can add 450km of range in just 10 minutes, setting a global milestone with its megawatt-level charging station.
The efficiency of replenishing energy in new energy vehicles has always been a focal point for users. In order to provide a better charging experience, Lantu has adopted its self-developed 5C super-fast charging x 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform. It incorporates five major ultra-fast charging technologies: super grid positive electrode technology, graphite fast ion ring technology, superconductive electrolyte formula, ultra-thin SEI film, and high porosity isolation film. This technology allows for an increase of 450km in range in just 10 minutes of charging. For long-distance road trips, all it takes is the time to enjoy a cup of coffee to gain ample and worry-free range.
To truly facilitate nationwide user convenience, Lantu's ultra-fast charging technology is suitable for the vast majority of regions across the country. It can achieve super-fast charging from -10°C to 40°C, with charging times not exceeding 20 minutes even in regions with temperatures as low as -10°C. Moreover, Lantu has independently developed the world's first megawatt-level charging pile, supporting up to 8C and peaking at a power of up to 1000kW, enabling rapid recharging for instant departure.
In addition to charging efficiency, Lantu's vehicles are expanding their charging network. Currently, Lantu is initiating a plan for thousands of stations and tens of thousands of piles, aiming to establish a 6km charging network in the core urban areas of key cities. The first phase will see the establishment of 16 supercharging demonstration stations, with cooperative ecological recharging set to cover 95% of cities nationwide. All self-built charging piles will be open to provide users with a more convenient recharging experience.
The innovative AI algorithm empowers the PHEV system, leading the industry in energy efficiency and fuel consumption.
In addition to the high efficiency, safety, and fast recharging brought by pure electric hardcore technology, the Lanhai Power PHEV plug-in hybrid system and REEV extended-range system will also bring users a brand-new travel experience.
The Lanhai Power PHEV system is a self-developed plug-in hybrid system based on a pure electric platform by Lantu, consisting of a large battery with a range of over 260km, front and rear large motors for four-wheel drive, and an engine with the industry's highest production thermal efficiency of "over 45%". With a comprehensive range exceeding 1200km, it leads hybrid technology into the 3.0 era. The Lanhai Power PHEV is a "smart multi-mode drive" system with central integrated control, including six-in-one series-parallel structures such as pure electric in urban areas, direct drive at high speeds, parallel burst, deficit electricity extension, external discharge, and energy recovery, covering all user travel scenarios deeply and providing the optimal power experience. The Lanhai Power PHEV also pioneers power system AI algorithms, selecting the most energy-efficient power output solution for users through prediction, optimization, and control. Vehicles equipped with this hybrid system from Lantu can achieve the longest pure electric range of 260km, the strongest comprehensive power of 420kW and 840N·m, a deficit fuel consumption as low as 5.36L/100km, and an industry-leading deficit cruising speed, offering an ultra-smooth power output and an extremely quiet pure electric driving experience.
In the field of extended-range technology, Lantu has introduced the third generation of ultra-long-range systems, utilizing the "1.5T Deep Miller Cycle Range Extender" that has won the Top 10 Hybrid Systems award. This system can provide a range of over 310km and a comprehensive range of over 1400km, achieving an "ultra-long" range.
Backed by the powerful GPT large model, the new generation intelligent cockpit is compatible with the three major systems: IOS, Android, and Hongmeng.
The unstoppable trend of automotive intelligence is evident, with Lantu harnessing the strength of its AI technology research and development centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan to create the next-generation Lantu AI voice system. By independently mastering the core AI algorithms and engineering software capabilities for in-cabin voice, it aims to provide users with a natural, intelligent, and warm interactive experience.
The new generation intelligent cockpit by Lantu features AI voice interaction with a 98% voice recognition rate, a response time of only 550ms, and industry-leading vehicle control response time of 1 second. With the powerful support of the VCOS GPT large model, the AI voice interaction and perception are more personalized and emotional, providing vehicle control solutions based on user feelings rather than just commands.
Equipped with the world's first OLED sliding curved screen, the new generation intelligent cockpit by Lantu utilizes hyper retina technology with a contrast ratio of 1000000:1 and a response time of 5ms. The screen can slide between the central control and the co-pilot positions, and the curved screen edges are interactive. The central large screen can display dual desktops, with navigation, intelligent driving, and multimedia all available simultaneously, providing easy access to 100% of commonly used functions. It is also compatible with the three major systems: iOS, Android, and HarmonyOS.
In terms of navigation, LanTu has developed an integrated common engine that enables practical and efficient smart navigation functions such as decimeter-level positioning, lane-level navigation, and seamless integration between mobile phones and car systems. Moreover, the vehicle navigation can be displayed not only on the central control screen but also through AR-HUD. LanTu's AR-HUD features a screen with a brightness of 14000 nit, more than ten times brighter than the highest brightness of a mobile phone, ensuring clear visibility of driving information even in bright light conditions.
Huawei's intelligent deep integration strengthens cooperation with the announcement of a brand-new all-electric SUV
In addition to its rich and powerful self-developed technologies, LanTu, as a member of the "new energy national team," is continuously expanding its circle of friends.
In January of this year, LanTu officially announced a strategic cooperation with Huawei. After three months, at the 2024 LanTu Spring Technology Communication Conference, the cooperation between the two parties was officially launched, with Huawei empowering LanTu with its latest released GanKun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system. The GanKun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system features a new architecture, enhanced safety, comprehensive scene coverage, and leading-edge advantages in parking across generations. With the new architecture of ADS 3.0, the recognition and perception capabilities have been upgraded to the GOD large network based on the architecture of BEV network + GOD network in ADS 2.0. Its road and scene recognition capabilities, through cloud and on-vehicle training, no longer distinguish whitelist objects. By integrating perception, it truly understands all target obstacles and scenes like a human, enabling driving wherever there is a road. In terms of parking, Huawei's ADS 3.0 supports full-scene parking, including irregular, diagonal, custom, etc., where parking is possible wherever a parking space is visible.
The brand-new all-electric SUV model jointly developed by LanTu and Huawei will be released this year, featuring industry-leading three-electric technology, intelligent cockpit, and intelligent driving system. Additionally, the industry's first MPV model equipped with Huawei's intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit, the LanTu Dreamer, will be launched in the first half of next year.
Huawei, as a Chinese tech giant, has undoubtedly injected strong momentum into the development of Lantu with its accumulation and innovative capabilities in the field of intelligent technology. Lantu, as a high-end new energy vehicle national team, with its profound technological research and development capabilities and industrial manufacturing strength, has also provided the best application scenarios for Huawei's intelligent technology. This complementary cooperation model not only drives the rapid development of both parties' businesses but also provides strong support for the intelligent transformation of the entire automotive industry.
The 2024 Lantu Automobile Spring Technology Communication Conference not only showcased Lantu Automobile's leading advantages in the field of intelligent travel but also officially announced the landing of the cooperation results with Huawei in the field of intelligence. As a Chinese independent high-end new energy vehicle brand, since its brand establishment, Lantu Automobile has always adhered to a user-centric approach, using innovative technology as the driving force, continuously listening to user feedback to make technological innovations and product upgrades, shouldering the responsibility of the "new energy national team," ushering in a new era of intelligent new energy travel in China, and promoting the automotive industry in China to achieve higher quality development.
