FAW Group Corporation (FAW) and smart speech solution provider iFLYTEK signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement at the symposium on Jilin-Anhui Cooperation and Development Exchange on May 21.

Qiu Xiandong, chairman of FAW Group and Secretary of the CPC FAW Group Committee, said FAW will actively synergize the "one pillar, six doubles" high-quality development strategy of Jilin province, as well as the strategic position and development goals of Anhui province, and make greater efforts to advance industrial cooperation. “FAW will work closely with iFLYTEK and other outstanding enterprises on the automobile industrial chain to explore the potential for further cooperation and push for new cooperation outcomes, and support the automobile industry in Jilin and Anhui provinces in the transformation towards green and intelligent development,” said Qiu.

Liu Qingfeng, chairman of iFLYTEK, said that its in-house developed Spark large model will continue to provide FAW with secure and advanced artificial intelligence services, supporting FAW’s market position advancement and leading the development of intelligent connected vehicles in China. The partnership also aims to elevate FAW’s products globally, showcasing China’s intelligent manufacturing capabilities to the world.

According to the agreement, FAW and iFLYTEK will fully leverage their respective advantages in technology, products, and marketing. The cooperation will focus on key areas such as intelligent computing centers, algorithms and tools, intelligent platforms including large AI models, big data, and knowledge bases, and intelligent solutions for enterprise and automotive applications.

FAW is a leading global manufacturer of quality passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Established in 1953, the company is China’s oldest and largest automotive group. Annual sales exceed three million units.

From April 25 to May 4, FAW Hongqi is showcasing 22 vehicle models under its three sub-brands – the Golden Sunflower Brand, the Energy Saving Vehicle Brand, and the New Energy Vehicle Brand, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, where the Golden Sunflower brand made its debut as an independent brand on the opening day.

Under the Golden Sunflower brand, Hongqi has introduced four top-level models – the super-luxurious full-size SUV GUOYAO, the luxury flagship sedan GUOLI, the super-luxurious executive sedan GUOYA, and the luxury flagship Coach GUOYUE. Additionally, a brand new concept vehicle under the sub-brand also unveiled at the auto show.

Hongqi GUOYAO

Hongqi GUOLI

Hongqi GUOYA

Hongqi Concept Car

Under the Energy Saving Vehicle Brand, Hongqi showcased new H9, HQ9 PHEV, HQ9 PHEV customized version, H5 HEV, HS7 PHEV, and HS3 PHEV models at the Auto China 2024. The highlight of the event was the official market launch of the new H9 and The HQ9 PHEV, in einem price range of 329.800 yuan to 539.800 yuan, und 358.800 yuan to 538.800 yuan, respectively.

new Hongqi H9

Hongqi HQ9 PHEV

Under the New Energy Vehicle Brand, Hongqi showcased its latest developed electric vehicle models, including EHS7, EH7, E009, E007, and E702 at the Auto China 2024. All of these products were developed based on the “Hongqi Tiangong” electric platform HME and the “Hongqi Jiuzhang” intelligent platform HIS. This impressive showcase of a series of new electric vehicle models fully reflects that Hongqi has made great technological breakthroughs in driving control and intelligent system. 

Hongqi EHS7

Hongqi EH7

Hongqi E009

Hongqi E007

Hongqi E702

FAW is a leading global manufacturer of quality passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Established in 1953, the company is China’s oldest and largest automotive group. Annual sales exceed three million units.

FAW Group Corporation (FAW) released the R.Flag SIGHT 531 Technological Development Strategy at its Fifth Science and Technology Conference in Changchun on April 18.

The “SIGHT”, which represents five major brand genes of Hongqi – Safety-security, Intelligence, Green, Health, and Taste, indicates the brand’s new strategic position in technological innovations of forward-looking insight, future-oriented layout, and steer changes.

At the conference, FAW also released Hongqi’s three major technological platforms – the “Hongqi Tiangong” electric platform HME, the “Hongqi Honghu” hybrid platform HMP, and the “Hongqi Jiuzhang” intelligent platform HIS.

Focusing on the five major brand genes, Hongqi will strive to make new breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields, to produce excellent products, and to develop outstanding and competitive brand.

In term of safety, Hongqi brand is dedicated to develop an ultra-high safe battery features no thermal runaway and energy loss, and high insulation. Currently, the matrix-type and all-around insulated protective technologies have been applied in mass production. 

In der field of intelligence unit, the millisecond, control und broadband response Active Suspension 2.0, in-housed developed by Hongqi brand, will make its debut in the Hongqi C801 model this year. The active suspension will help to reduce inertia in the cabin, Resulting in mehr pleasant driving experience. Von 2026, Hongqi brandi will launch the wende beim Active Suspension 3.0, providing users with a comfortable riding experience regardless of road bumps and a smooth handling experience regardless of the curvature of the road.

Hongqi Next-Generation Electric Drive System can realize a maximum efficiency of 96 percent, Manchmal erscheint mir der powerver a power sity of 3,2 kraft /kg, which is at the leading level in the industry. In the field of low-carbon manufacturing, the Internet of Things platform aims to develop a digital twin factory that integrates 3D models of production lines and operational status.

Regarding health function, Hongqi has made breakthroughs in 16 core technologies, including bio-based natural material, multifunctional nanometer ecological ion material, and particle purification. The technology of ecological nano ion leather will also make its debut in Hongqi new H9 model this month, which can achieve zero formaldehyde and significantly remove unpleasant odors in the car.

As to the taste, the Hongqi brand has carried out in-depth cooperation with the The Palace Museum to integrate the aesthetic charm of the Chinese classical architecture with cutting-edge technology, and perfectly incorporating it into the design of Hongqi products. Moreover, the Hongqi brand is also collaborating with the Dunhuang Academy to carry out project cooperation, and the latest design results will be presented gradually within the year.

In the next five years, Hongqi brand will spare no effort to make breakthroughs in 983 core technologies in key fields, and develop three major technology platforms – the “Hongqi Tiangong” electric platform HME, the “Hongqi Honghu” hybrid platform HMP, and the “Hongqi Jiuzhang” intelligent platform HIS.

FAW is a leading global manufacturer of quality passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Established in 1953, the company is China’s oldest and largest automotive group. Annual sales exceed three million units.