It will also appear at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show that opens on April 18
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BYD flexes innovation muscle, unveils intelligent body control system
BYD officially unveiled its intelligent body control system called DiSus, a technological breakthrough that follows its DM Super Hybrid technology, e-Platform 3.0, Blade Battery and e⁴ platform.
The video above, recorded by CnEVPost at BYD's technology launch event today, showcases the latest innovation from the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant.
BYD officially unveiled its intelligent body control system, called DiSus, at its Shenzhen global headquarters on April 10, another technological breakthrough following its DM Super Hybrid technology, e-Platform 3.0, Blade Battery and e⁴ platform.
The company had previously warmed up for the technology, which is called 云辇 in Chinese, Yunnian in pinyin, literally meaning the vehicle in which the emperor rides.
Similar to how BYD shocked the audience by having the U8 SUV enter in crabwalk mode when it unveiled the e⁴ platform at the Yangwang brand's launch on January 5, it earned the same excitement by having the U9 perform a body dance at today's launch.
The BYD DiSus system is the first in-house developed intelligent body control system introduced by a Chinese auto company, marking a breakthrough from zero to one, said Wang Chuanfu, chairman and president of the NEV maker.
The body control system ensures that the vehicle is agile and effectively compatible in most driving scenarios, minimizing the risk of vehicle rollover and reducing the displacement of occupants during high-speed cornering, full-throttle acceleration, or emergency braking, Wang said.
BYD DiSus system can protect the vehicle from scratches and damage under various road conditions, including snow, mud and water.
BYD's breakthrough in this technology has been made possible by the advantages in electrification and intelligence of NEVs, according to Wang.
Electrification has brought about changes in vehicle architecture, and vehicle control has shifted from mechanical control to electrical signal control, with dramatic increases in precision and efficiency, Wang explained.
At the same time, NEVs are equipped with a variety of sensing elements and a deep intelligent fusion, making the perception dimension more diversified, he said.
Unlike solutions that focus on a single technology or a single component enhancement, BYD offers a systematic solution for vertical motion control, he said.
The system provides collaborative control in body dynamics, laying the foundation for future development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), he said.
Three branches
The BYD DiSus system is divided into three branches, including the Intelligent Damping Body Control System (DiSus-C), the Intelligent Air Body Control System (DiSus-A), and the Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control System (DiSus-P).
DiSus-C adjusts the damping by controlling the damper solenoid valve, and the system brings significant improvement in driving comfort compared to traditional passive suspension.
The system can receive thousands of signal inputs per second, and the DiSus intelligent computing center has processing times as fast as microseconds, allowing for rapid adjustment of damper damping, according to BYD.
DiSus-A, on the other hand, is somewhat similar to the air suspension currently used in many high-end vehicles, with a suspension adjustment of up to 150 mm.
The branch offers more than a dozen function modes, including adjusting with speed, welcome mode, convenient access mode, and height safety lock mode. Users can also personalize the settings for a richer experience.
DiSus-P is the most advanced of these three branches, and BYD said it is the world's first intelligent hydraulic body control system.
The system can control the oil intake of the damper, damping adjustment valve and stiffness adjustment valve to achieve dynamic adjustment of body control.
The DiSus-P suspension has an adjustable travel of up to 200 mm, and it can lift all four wheels simultaneously as well as independently for a single wheel.
In daily driving, DiSus-P is at the first level of stiffness to provide a comfortable ride.
When the vehicle is in a sharp acceleration and deceleration, high-speed cornering and other intense driving conditions, DiSus-P can provide an instantaneous 200 percent increase in stiffness to allow the vehicle to achieve better handling performance.
When the vehicle encounters a fall and other emergencies in high-intensity off-road, DiSus-P can trigger the third-stage stiffness in an emergency, effectively reducing the impact load by 50 percent, according to BYD.
BYD has conducted more than 30 months and over 10 million kilometers of endurance verification for the DiSus system, covering temperature environments from -40°C to 85°C, according to the company.
Mass production plans
DiSus-P will be first equipped on Yangwang U8 and DiSus-A will be equipped on Denza N7.
Some BYD Han, BYD Tang and Denza models with hardware conditions will be able to equip DiSus-C through Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades.
In addition, several models under BYD's new brand focused on professional and personalized identities, which will be launched this summer, will also use the DiSus system, according to the company.
At the end of today's launch event, BYD offered an Easter egg, the dancing of the body of the Yangwang U9 supercar shown in the video at the beginning of this post.
The Yangwang U9 is equipped with a branch called DiSus-X that demonstrates its ability to dance, jump and drive even with only three wheels.
The DiSus system is the latest in BYD's vast technology reserve to be made public, and Wang had previously mentioned that BYD's technology reserve is like a fish pond, ready to fish one up when needed.
BYD is already the world's largest manufacturer of NEVs, having sold 1,863,494 NEVs in 2022, up 208.64 percent year-on-year.
The company aims to sell at least 3 million vehicles in 2023 and become the largest automaker in China by the end of the year.
Its latest technology, announced today, is expected to increase the appeal of models equipped with it and thus help the company achieve its goals.
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Tesla China sold 137,429 EVs in Q1 2023 in China, up 13% from Q4 2022
42,782 Model 3 and 94,647 Model Y were delivered in China in Q1 2023, achieving Tesla's best quarterly delivery performance.
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2023 BYD Qin Plus EV launched, starting at 18,900 USD
The car's price is from 129,800 to 176,800 RMB (18,900 to 25,700 USD), 12,000 yuan less than the starting price of the 2021 version.
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2023 BYD Yuan Pro sub-compact SUV pre-sale starts at 14,500 USD
It comes with an 8-in-1 electric powertrain in which BYD manufactures all of the components.
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Toyota’s first electric sedan bZ3 got a $3,000 haircut before sales started. To go on sale on April 16 in China
The pricewar is affecting even not-yet-launched cars. bZ3 started pre-sale for $27,500 last month, but will go on sale for $24,500
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BYD delivered 5,852 EVs in Israel in Q1, becoming the best-selling EV brand in the country
BYD delivered 5,602 ATTO 3 in Q1 2023, the best selling car in Israel for five consecutive months (including ICE).
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BYD Yangwang U9 supercar to make real-life debut at Shanghai auto show
Yangwang today shared three images of the U9 electric supercar and said the model will be on display at the Shanghai auto show starting April 18. | BYDDY.US | BYD HK
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BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) officially launched its premium Yangwang brand three months ago and unveiled two models for the brand. Now, one of the models is going to be presented at the Shanghai auto show in 10 days.
Yangwang today shared three images of the U9 electric supercar on its official Weibo account and said the model will be on display at the Shanghai auto show starting April 18.
The upcoming biennial Shanghai auto show will be held from April 18-27, with the press days from April 18-19 and the professional visitors' days from April 20-21, while the general public can enter from April 22-27.
Yangwang did not release more information about the U9, but these images show a few details, including the headlights, that are slightly different from when the model was unveiled in January.
BYD officially launched the Yangwang brand on January 5 and announced the hardcore SUV U8 as well as the supercar U9.
The Yangwang U9 will be priced in the RMB 1 million ($145,400) range and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds, BYD said at the time.
Yangwang's research and development team used innovative technology to bring the U9 the ultimate safety body structure, capable of driving comfortably in the city as well as driving at the limits of the track, BYD said.
The U8, the first production model from the Yangwang brand, is a hardcore off-road SUV that is more than 5 meters long and 2 meters wide.
The model is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in four seconds and will be priced at the RMB 1 million level.
It is not clear if the U8 will also be on display at the Shanghai auto show.
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BYD officially launches Yangwang brand, debuts hardcore off-road SUV U8 and supercar U9
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BYD offers extended, bigger discount for Seal
Between April 7 and April 30, consumers who purchase the Seal can receive a combined discount of up to RMB 31,000.
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BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) offered discounts on the Seal and Song Plus during a price war in the Chinese auto industry a month ago and the benefits expired at the end of March.
Now, the new energy vehicle (NEV) giant has extended the offer on Seal and stepped it up.
Between April 7 and April 30, consumers who purchase the Seal can receive a combined discount of up to RMB 31,000 ($4,510), BYD announced today on Weibo.
Consumers who purchase the model now can receive benefits including an RMB 15,000 cash discount, an RMB 6,000 trade-in subsidy, and a 2-year zero-interest loan.
The BYD website currently shows the suggested retail prices of the Seal at RMB212,800 to RMB 289,800, the same as before.
On March 9, BYD announced that consumers who order the BYD Song Plus series in March will receive a discount of RMB 6,800, or RMB 8,800 for the Seal.
This is a limited-time marketing campaign valid from March 10 to March 31, BYD said at the time.
Information on BYD's website shows that the discount on the Song Plus series has also been extended to April 30, although the amount of the discount is the same as before.
BYD sold 207,080 NEVs in March, up 97.45 percent from 104,878 units in the same month last year and up 6.93 percent from 193,655 units in February, according to previously released data.
The BYD Seal sold 6,000 units in March, a decrease of 22.62 percent from February. The model sold 20,372 units in the first quarter, down 51.5 percent from the fourth quarter of last year.
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BYD offers discounts for Song and Seal as China's auto price war intensifies
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Drone maker DJI’s auto unit to supply BYD with assisted driving system, report says
The first BYD model to be equipped with DJI Automotive's assisted driving solution is the Sea Lion, an all-electric SUV expected to go on sale within the year, according to local media.
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BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) will use the assisted driving solution provided by DJI Automotive, the automotive division of local drone maker DJI, on some of its models, according to a report by 36kr today.
The first BYD model to feature DJI Automotive's solution is the yet-to-be-released Sea Lion, the report said, citing a person familiar with the matter, adding that their partnership involves a city NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) feature that doesn't rely on high precision maps.
The Sea Lion is an all-electric SUV in BYD's Ocean series, which is expected to go on sale within the year, the report said.
On July 28, 2022, Auto Home reported that BYD was building an SUV called Sea Lion, which could compete with Tesla's Model Y.
The BYD Sea Lion has a sharp, sporty front end, Auto Home said, citing spy photos they obtained of the model.
DJI announced its automotive business, DJI Automotive, in April 2021 and said at the time that it had been in the auto parts business for five years.
In September 2022, SAIC-GM-Wuling launched the 2023 Baojun KiWi EV, with one version featuring DJI's smart driving system, the first time the system has been used in a production vehicle.
The DJI Automotive team, which currently numbers around 1,300 people, has previously partnered with SAIC-GM-Wuling and Volkswagen China, the 36kr report said, adding that its partnership with BYD is expected to open up the market further in terms of mass production of smart driving systems.
For BYD, the Sea Lion needs to have a strong intelligent configuration, or at least the shortcomings can't be too obvious, to be competitive, of which high-level assisted driving features are essential, 36kr's report said.
Although DJI Automotive has a low profile in China's electric vehicle industry, especially compared to Huawei, the company has had a number of achievements in assisted driving systems.
On April 2, DJI Automotive unveiled its next-generation smart driving solution at the China EV 100 Forum, which enables L2+ assisted driving functions including city NOA with as low as 32 TOPS of computing power without the need for high precision maps or LiDARs.
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The pure vision-assisted driving system also supports the addition of millimeter wave radars, ultrasonic radars, LiDARs, and high-precision maps to enhance the safety redundancy of the system, it said.
The solution provides both low-threshold access to high-level smart features for budget models and an advanced technology experience for mid- to high-end models, DJI Automotive said.
The solution is now in a usable state and is actively advancing mass production with partner car companies, DJI Automotive said on April 2.
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