On April 12, Chinese automaker GAC held the 2024 GAC Technology Day in Guangzhou with the theme of “Technology Vision”. The technology-focused event showcased the Garcia Intelligent Driving System, the first image-based autonomous driving solution developed in the country, and a “high-security, high-capacity” solid-state power battery.
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The Garcia Intelligent Driving System is a domestically developed image-based autonomous driving solution that eliminates the need for high-precision maps and reduces reliance on LiDAR. It combines visual sensors and AI algorithms to provide users with a comprehensive all-scenario driving experience. The system is said to excel at handling complex traffic situations, traffic light recognition, dynamic scenarios, and accurate driving decisions and actions in real-time. This technology is similar to what Tesla is developing with its FSD self-driving program. GAC plans to bring the Garcia system into production in 2026. Earlier this month, it was announced that GAC Aion has partnered with his company Didi to build robotaxis. Additionally, it was reported last month that BYD, Xpeng, and GAC Aion would use his Nvidia chips as part of their self-driving technology stacks.
In addition to intelligent driving, GAC showcased a “breakthrough” in solid-state batteries. GAC reported that its solid-state batteries developed in-house “achieved significant advances in energy density, safety, and manufacturing technology.” By utilizing 3rd generation sponge silicon anode plate technology and high capacity solid-state cathode technology, GAC Aion has successfully improved the battery's energy density. ” All-solid-state batteries have the potential to overcome the limitations of traditional liquid electrolyte batteries and are the focus of the global power battery competition.
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The development of solid-state batteries is critical to the future of electric vehicles, and GAC aims to fully deploy this technology by 2026. These batteries with higher energy density can provide longer range and shorter charging times, making electric vehicles more practical and practical. Convenient for everyday use. All-solid-state batteries are safer than traditional lithium-ion batteries because they are less likely to overheat and pose less risk of fire or explosion.
Source: Eche, EVlook
