Chinese automaker Chery has taken an unprecedented step in automotive innovation, opening the doors of its Longshan Test Center's core laboratories to showcase groundbreaking hybrid technology. At a high-profile event featuring extreme temperature simulations (-40°C to 60°C), the company demonstrated its new fifth-generation hybrid engine achieving record thermal efficiency under punishing conditions.
Chery Holding Group Chairman Yin Tongyue revealed the Clear Drive Management system that enables seamless coordination between electric and combustion components, stating: "This represents a paradigm shift in hybrid technology development." The event marked the launch of Chery's "China Hybrid Leading the World" initiative, featuring an open-source program inviting global collaboration on hybrid solutions.
This strategic move positions Chery at the forefront of the growing global hybrid vehicle market, while its temperature-testing demonstrations highlight operational reliability crucial for investors eyeing emerging markets with extreme climates. The open-source approach could accelerate industry-wide innovation, offering researchers and competitors new pathways in sustainable automotive technology.
