Iflytek is turning from G end to C end and B end; Meta launches Apollo open source model to make AI "understand" videos.

1. [Iflytek is turning from G end to C end and B end]

On December 18th, Iflytek developed a large-scale model on the platform of national productivity, and cooperated with Huawei to launch "Feixing No.1" and "Feixing No.2", aiming to surpass OpenAI. The company is facing financial pressure. In 2023, the R&D investment reached 3.84 billion yuan, with a loss of net profit and negative operating cash flow. Iflytek is shifting from G-end to C-end and B-end, and the business of learning machines and smart cars at C-end has grown significantly. The AI industry is fiercely competitive, investors are cautious and the price war is intensifying. Relying on the advantages of full-stack self-research and independent control, Iflytek won the favor of big financial institutions and state-owned enterprises and became the representative of domestic substitution.

2.[Volcano Engine Video Cloud and Lexin Technology and ToyCity jointly launched the AI+ Hardware Smart Jump Program]

On December 18th, Volcano Engine Video Cloud, Lexin and ToyCity jointly launched the AI+ Hardware Smart Leap Program, which combined the advantages of bean bag model, Volcano Engine’s anthropomorphic voice dialogue, ToyCity’s trendy play design, and the AI chip of Lexin Technology to promote the popularization of AI trendy play.

3.[The "Tongyi" application team will be split from Alibaba Cloud, and insiders: Alibaba Cloud still retains Tongyi B-side business]

On December 18th, the "Tongyi" application team will be split from Alibaba Cloud and merged into Ali Intelligent Information Business Group. According to people familiar with the matter, the client and team of Tongyi to C will be merged into the Alibaba Group, while Tongyi to B and the open source part are still in the system of Alibaba Cloud. According to previous media reports, after the adjustment, Tongyi PC and App teams are on the same level as the intelligent search product "Quark", and the original Tongyi laboratory remains in the Alibaba Cloud system. This move can be seen as a step for Ali to sort out the internal AI to C application.

 

1. [First appearance of 3D generation model of bean curd: physical world simulation simulator supporting AIGC creation]

On December 18th, at the Force conference in Volcano Engine, the 3D generation model of bean curd also made its debut. Combined with veOmniverse, a digital twin platform in Volcano Engine, this model can efficiently complete intelligent training, data synthesis and digital asset production, and become a set of physical world simulation simulator supporting AIGC creation.

2.[Meta launches Apollo open source model to make AI "understand" videos]

On December 18th, Meta cooperated with Stanford University to launch the Apollo series AI model to improve the machine’s understanding of video. Apollo model consists of two components, which process video frames and track the changes of objects and scenes respectively, and add timestamps between video clips to keep time perception. The model adopts phased training method and emphasizes the importance of training method. Meta optimizes data combination, and finds that the balance between 10-14% text data and video content can improve language understanding and video processing ability.

 

1. ["AI behemoth" Databricks won $10 billion in financing, and its valuation rose to $62 billion]

On December 18th, the AI unicorn company Databricks successfully raised $10 billion with a valuation of $62 billion. This financing has become one of the largest rounds of venture capital in history. Databricks is expected to achieve positive free cash flow by the end of January next year, and plans to break through the annualized income of $3 billion in January, and the income in the following fiscal year is expected to be $3.8 billion. The company plans to use funds to attract top AI talents, invest in new AI products, and provide funds for mergers and acquisitions of potential startups. This financing provides Databricks with the flexibility to postpone the initial public offering (IPO). Headquartered in San Francisco, Databricks provides data analysis services to 10,000 customers, and currently has 7,000 employees, and is competing with Snowflake.

2.[Investment and financing in the field of artificial intelligence are hot. The amount of financing in the year has exceeded 82 billion yuan]

On December 18 th, this year, the wave of AI (artificial intelligence) swept the world. China’s investment and financing activities in the AI field continue to be hot, driving a large amount of capital into the industry. The data shows that as of December 17, there were 644 investment and financing incidents in the AI field during the year, exceeding the whole year of 2023 (633); The amount involved was 82.129 billion yuan, compared with 63.676 billion yuan in 2023.

3.[Aouita successfully completed the C round of financing, raising more than 11 billion yuan]

On December 18th, Aouita Science and Technology announced the completion of the C round of financing, raising more than 11 billion yuan. This round of financing is jointly funded by a number of investment institutions. Aouita actively promoted capital cooperation with its partners this year, including investing in Huawei’s subsidiary "Yinwang" and signing a strategic cooperation agreement. The two sides will cooperate deeply in the field of software-defined vehicles. Aouita has released three strategic products and plans to launch the fourth one next year. The company’s sales volume exceeded 10,000 for two consecutive months, and made progress in channel layout, overseas market expansion and technology research and development. Aouita plans to complete the investment delivery of Huawei in the first half of next year, and prepare to go public in IPO in 2026.

 

1. [YouTube technology will be able to identify AI replicas of celebrities and creators]

On December 18 th, YouTube cooperated with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to help creators identify and delete the content that uses AI to generate portraits on the platform. The company plans to test these controls with celebrities and athletes early next year, and then launch them to top creators and professionals. YouTube has previously announced that it will launch tools to manage AI depictions of creators and their voices, and allow celebrities and creators to manage AI copies of their portraits on a large scale. CAA has launched CAAVault to scan and store digital portraits of customers. YouTube is also developing synthetic singing recognition technology to detect AI content that replicates the singer’s voice and allow music companies to request the deletion of AI content that simulates the artist’s voice.

2[Google: As long as there is manual supervision, customers can use their AI to make decisions in "high risk" areas]

On December 18 th, Google updated its usage policy, allowing the use of generative artificial intelligence tools for automatic decision-making in high-risk areas under manual supervision. The new policy allows automatic decisions that may affect individual rights in areas such as employment, housing, insurance and social welfare, as long as there is human supervision. Google’s previous draft articles once said that high-risk automated decision-making should be completely banned, but in fact it has never been banned, only requiring manual supervision. A Google spokesperson said that manual supervision requirements have always existed and the terms have been reclassified to make it clearer to users. Regulators are concerned about the potential bias of AI system, and research shows that AI may aggravate the problem of historical discrimination.

Heavy! Hongqi Guoya is listed, and the top configuration challenges Mercedes-Benz Audi. Who will win?

This is not only a car, but also a redefinition of "luxury" and a symbol that China’s automobile industry once again shows its strength to the world. Today, we will discuss the story behind this new car and uncover its unknown secret.

From the moment it appeared, it was destined to be an ordinary car. The name of this car has a profound cultural connotation. The word "Guoya" conveys the high respect and inheritance of the national culture of the red flag, and also indicates that it will become a product representing the highest level of China automobile.

Hongqi Guoya is not only an ultra-luxury executive car, but also a declaration of "the return of the king". Hongqi brand has been a symbol of high-end cars in China since its birth, and this new car has pushed this status to a new height.

No matter from the body design, interior technology or dynamic performance, Hongqi Guoya is challenging the global luxury car market: we are not only known as the "national car", but also have the strength to compete with international first-line luxury brands.

This time, the red flag can be described as "full of heart" in design. Guoya provides 8 body colors and 3 kinds of two-color painting, which satisfies consumers’ ultimate pursuit of personalization.

Whether it is for business or private travel, every detail of Guoya shows luxury and dignity. You can choose the five-seat version or the four-seat version-even the most discerning customers can find their favorite choice in this car.

The craft and design of the interior make people feel like they are in an art palace. Every inch of leather and every detail have been carefully polished, showing the ultimate pursuit of quality by Hongqi.

Not only that, Hongqi Guoya is "stacking materials" to the extreme in configuration: intelligent four-wheel drive system, dual-cavity air suspension, rear wheel steering, and the world’s first flexible scroll screen, AR-HUD virtual reality head display and other cutting-edge technologies, which simply move the future automotive technology into real life.

Hongqi Guoya is not only gorgeous in appearance, but also powerful in core. The power system provides the choice of 3.0T and 4.0T hybrid electric power, and the maximum power reaches 290kW and 360kW respectively, which means that it not only has strong power output, but also gives consideration to economy and environmental protection. Compared with Mercedes-Benz S450L and Audi A8L of the same level, Hongqi Guoya’s performance is not inferior, even better in some aspects.

The meticulous carving of the red flag in the driving experience is even more exciting. Thanks to the advanced hybrid system, the vehicle starts quietly, but when it needs to explode, it can release strong power. This driving texture is not only the strong power output, but also the ultimate pursuit of driving comfort by Hongqi.

The listing of Hongqi Guoya is not only the launch of a new model, but also another sublimation of Hongqi brand strategy. The red flag is no longer just a symbol of "national car", but it is breaking the situation that "luxury cars are monopolized by foreign brands" with practical actions.

Guoya is clearly positioned as an ultra-luxury executive car this time, and plans to officially put into production in mid-2024, with an annual production capacity of 15,000 vehicles and a monthly sales volume of 1,200 vehicles. This figure is almost the same as the sales volume, which shows the market confidence of Hongqi in this car.

The appearance of Hongqi Guoya is undoubtedly a milestone victory for China automobile industry. It is not only a car, but also represents the confident rise of China automobile brands in the luxury car market. Through continuous innovation and breakthrough, Hongqi has changed from a simple symbol of "national car" to a global benchmark of China’s automobile industry.

Every time a new car is launched, Red Flag is proving to the world that China can not only build a good car, but also build a top luxury car. Hongqi Guoya is the best embodiment of this concept, which not only shows the technical strength and technological level of China’s own brands, but also conveys a sense of national pride.

As consumers, we can feel that Hongqi Guoya is not only providing us with a luxury car, but also standing tall for the China brand. No matter from the design, configuration, performance, or marketing strategy, this car reveals a high-end, atmospheric and upscale atmosphere. Through Guoya, Red Flag has proved to the world the power of China brand, and demonstrated our confidence and control over the future.

In the future, the arrival of Hongqi Guoya is bound to reshuffle the entire luxury car market. Perhaps, the next time you see the shiny logo on the highway, you will not only be amazed at its appearance, but also be proud of the "national strength" it represents.

Finally, what do you think when you see it here? Welcome to share your views on Hongqi Guoya in the comment area, and don’t forget to like, pay attention to and share, so that more people can feel this pride and strength!

The 10,000th car is delivered, and the long-term cooperation between IVECO and SF Express is further deepened

  Recently, the delivery ceremony of Iveco’s 10,000th logistics vehicle to SF Express was held in Nanjing. 10,000 vehicles is a significant number for the logistics and transportation industry, which means that the leading logistics and transportation enterprise SF Express has affirmed the quality of Iveco, and also represents Iveco’s further consolidation of its dominant position in the urban logistics vehicle market.

  The high-end logistics vehicle is unstoppable

  With the increase of urban population and the improvement of people’s quality of life, our country’s express logistics and cold chain distribution industry has entered a period of rapid development. With the increasingly mature urban logistics market, the advent of the era of efficient logistics has also put forward higher performance requirements for high-end light passengers, such as: increasingly strict emission regulations, high-efficiency attendance, high-reliability engines and service life, low maintenance costs and fuel economy, etc., the demand for high-end models is increasing day by day.

  Indeed, in order to meet the needs of high-speed and heavy-duty urban logistics, the vehicle’s dynamic performance, load-bearing performance, internal space utilization, and appearance design must be fully upgraded. Only products with high technical content and high service added value can create maximum value for logistics users. It can be said that China’s logistics vehicles are on par with high-quality logistics vehicles in developed countries in Europe, America, and the trend of high-end logistics vehicles has become unstoppable.

  In this context, the express logistics industry in China is experiencing a leap from quantity to quality, and improving the delivery timeliness is directly related to the core competitiveness of enterprises. Quickly meeting and adapting to the needs of market and customer development has become the first priority for the sustainable development of domestic logistics enterprises.

  Among the many express logistics enterprises in China, SF Express has undoubtedly grown into a leading enterprise with strong strength. SF Express not only has express maps that are no less than any current map professional company, but also has its own exclusive aircraft and professional transport vehicles in terms of transportation tools. The average performance time of timeliness products is the fastest in the industry. This super logistics comprehensive service platform is emerging.

  SF Express has a soft spot for IVECO logistics vehicles

  SF Express, which has high service standards, also has extremely high quality requirements for the logistics vehicles it uses. Because of this, SF Express has a special liking for Iveco. Since 2004, SF Express has been cooperating with Nanjing Iveco for 15 years.

  In July 2016, under the principle of "complementary advantages and win-win cooperation", SF Express and Nanjing Iveco Automotive Co., Ltd. renewed the three-year strategic cooperation agreement. In December 2017, Nanjing Iveco joined hands with Overground Railway & SF Express to deliver over 100 new energy logistics vehicles. The ceremony was successfully held in Wuhan.

  SF Express’ trust in IVECO is inseparable from the outstanding quality of IVECO products, especially IVECO’s in-depth layout and strong market performance in new energy logistics vehicles. IVECO has taken the lead in entering the field of new energy vehicles since 2007 and became the first batch of enterprises in China to be selected into the national "Energy-saving and New Energy Vehicle Product Catalog"; in 2014, IVECO pure electric vehicles achieved mass sales and gained a good reputation among users, and were known as the first brand of pure electric light passenger in urban logistics.

  By 2017, Nanjing IVECO’s annual sales of new energy vehicles had exceeded 2,000, entering more than 20 cities across the country. Up to now, Nanjing IVECO has developed and put into the market a variety of new energy vehicles such as EA40/EA42/EA50D pure electric buses, EV36/EV42/EV46/EL46 pure electric logistics vehicles, pure electric refrigerated trucks and cash trucks, etc., becoming the main supplier of bulk purchases by major institutions and logistics enterprises across the country.

  With more than 30 years of brand influence, strong product performance, and a nationwide service network, Nanjing Iveco has amassed a group of loyal customers, which has enabled Nanjing Iveco’s new energy vehicle business to achieve the first place in the sub-industry in the past few years, and is known as the first brand of green city logistics.

  Join hands to promote the efficient and green development of the logistics industry

  As the first automotive supplier to officially sign a strategic cooperation agreement with SF Express, Nanjing IVECO has greatly improved the efficiency of SF Express’s express business with deeply customized vehicle modification solutions and service solutions. With excellent product quality, high-quality technical services and strong production and supply capabilities, Nanjing IVECO has won the love of SF Express. Since signing the cooperation agreement, it has continuously won many awards such as SF Express Excellent Supplier Award, Innovation Award, and Quality Award.

  In particular, the launch of the new generation of Iveco Wolfson 8AT has pushed the level of vehicle use in the express logistics industry to a new level. The new generation of Iveco Wolfson has 34 professional-grade commercial vehicle application technologies, and a variety of basic models range from 3.5 tons to 7 tons, covering both passenger and cargo, professional modification and logistics transportation, while taking into account business travel and commuting. Especially the new generation of Iveco Wolfson 8AT, which matches the first and only 8-speed automatic transmission in the domestic commercial vehicle field, is carefully built by Nanjing Iveco for high-end business travel, professional logistics and modification markets.

  The delivery of the 10,000th logistics vehicle has further increased the understanding and mutual trust between SF Express and IVECO, which is conducive to both parties to quickly respond to changing market needs and formulate better and more flexible distribution integration solutions. Facing the future, the two parties will continue to work together to meet or even exceed customer expectations, create smarter, higher quality and more suitable new energy models for urban logistics and transportation, further promote the industrial optimization and upgrading of the new energy vehicle field, and boost the logistics and transportation industry in our country towards a safer, more efficient, energy-saving and environmentally friendly direction.

Ouyang Zhenhua comprehends life and looks at fame and fortune after passing through the "gate of hell"

  Ouyang Zhenhua comprehends life and looks at fame and fortune after passing through the "gate of hell"

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  This year’s hit Hong Kong drama "Friends in a House" recently ended, with a maximum of 32 points of viewing, allowing the audience to see the majesty of the Hong Kong drama of the year, and also making "Rating Lucky General" Ouyang Zhenhua enjoy the taste of "old and red" again. Last night, on the stage of Jiangsu Satellite TV’s celebrity speech reality show "Tell My World", Ouyang Zhenhua had a rare insight into life. He admitted that after going through the gate of hell in 2013, he has regarded fame and fortune more and more lightly, and he hopes that everyone can cherish the time spent with their relatives.  

  Realize life

  Cherish the time of company

  Morning tea with my mother became a life-long pact.

  Last night, on the stage of Jiangsu Satellite TV’s "Say My World", Ouyang Zhenhua rarely appeared as a speaker to tell his life insights. In 2012, for Ouyang Zhenhua, there was a sad experience that he did not want to recall. The death of his mother made him feel regret and regret. On the eve of her death, she often invited her son for morning tea, but Ouyang Zhenhua had a lot of scenes to shoot at that time, and he only slept for three hours a day, so he always shirked it. Unexpectedly, the sudden death of his mother made this morning tea with his mother an indefinite agreement. Ouyang Zhenhua said bitterly in the program: "Because I think my mother has always been healthy, I always think she has time. If you don’t see me today, there will be tomorrow, if you don’t see me tomorrow, there will be the day after tomorrow." Willing to tell this story, Ouyang Zhenhua confessed that his mother’s departure was a huge shock to him, "This mistake is made by many people. Many people work hard outside, hoping to earn more money to improve the life of their families and earn more money for their mother, but neglect to accompany their mother. She wants to have dinner with you and you will make excuses because you are too tired. When you have time, you hope to sleep for two more hours, thinking that you will accompany you tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, but you will stay with them." Ouyang Zhenhua uses his own story to make the audience pay more attention to the company of their relatives.

  Rating lucky general

  "Friends in a House" Enjoy being a junior

  Fu Jiang has said for many years, both praise and pressure.

  Ouyang Zhenhua has created many classic characters, including Chen Xiaosheng in "Senior Sister Tuo Gun", Peng Guodong in "Negotiation Expert", and Gao Yanbo in "Forensic Pioneer", who are nicknamed "Master Milk Killer". This year, a Hong Kong drama starring Ouyang Zhenhua, "Friends of a House", has become a hit again, with a maximum viewership of 32 points. The decline of Hong Kong dramas in recent years has also made the audience see Ouyang Zhenhua’s charm as a "lucky general". "Friends of a House" gathers senior figures such as Roland, Hu Feng, Liu Jiang, etc. At the age of 55, Ouyang Zhenhua is very proud that he has finally enjoyed the happiness of being a junior again. " In other scenes, because of my age, everyone regards me as the boss. But in this scene, I am still a child, Hu Feng, Sister Roland, Teacher Liu Jiang, and they are the boss. "Asked about the change in mentality in this drama, Ouyang Zhenhua did not change his funny nature," It’s very enjoyable, it’s very enjoyable, it doesn’t need to be said that’Ouyang Zhenhua’s failure is also Ouyang Zhenhua’s failure ‘. Putting the responsibility on them, I don’t have so much pressure anymore. "

  Ouyang Zhenhua was a little shy when he said to the audience, "The lucky general has been saying for many years, and praise is also a kind of pressure. In fact, the lucky general has time to miss!" In Ouyang Zhenhua’s opinion, the success of each drama is not due to one person, "Other actors and staff in other positions have paid for it, not me alone."

  As for the declining ratings of Hong Kong dramas in recent years, Ouyang Zhenhua believes that there are factors that contribute to the dispersion of audience viewing channels. "There are too many channels to watch TV. Pick up an iPad, pick up a mobile phone to watch, and you can also watch it on a computer. Now there are really fewer people watching TV at home.

  Stick to TVB

  Without TVB, there would be no Ouyang Zhenhua

  Returning to TVB is like returning to your parents’ home. It’s nice to see many familiar faces.

  In recent years, as the influence of Hong Kong dramas has been weakening, as the cradle of Hong Kong dramas and Hong Kong stars, TVB’s star light has also gradually dimmed, and many leading actors have left one after another, but Ouyang Zhenhua has always chosen to stick to it. For the departure of many colleagues, Ouyang Zhenhua confessed that there are two reasons: "TVB’s salary system has problems" and "there are more opportunities in the mainland, and it is easier to make money." Choosing to stick to it, Ouyang Zhenhua confessed that "without TVB, there would be no me Ouyang Zhenhua." He compared TVB to "my mother’s family". "When I go back to TVB to shoot, it is like returning to my mother’s family and returning to my alma mater. I am very happy to go back and see many familiar faces."

  At the same time, Ouyang Zhenhua also admitted that filming in the mainland would make more money. He occasionally takes on some mainland dramas, but what he likes is not all money, but the exchange with mainland actors. "Due to different cultures and rhythms, the methods of acting are also different. For example, when acting in ancient costumes, mainland actors are more like ancient costume people than me. They raise their hands and move their feet, and the rhythm of their speech is really ancient costume. I have learned from them. But when acting in fashion dramas, they may not be as good as me. We communicate with each other very well."

  Ouyang Zhenhua admits that the decline of Hong Kong dramas has something to do with the loss of talents, resulting in fewer and fewer authentic Hong Kong dramas. In his opinion, "Authentic Hong Kong dramas should be actors, middle-aged and young, and the audience is very familiar with them. They all have plays, rather than putting a play on one or two male and female protagonists." Ouyang Zhenhua believes that the success of "One Room Friends" is that it has the competitiveness of Hong Kong dramas. "In addition to me, the seniors of the older generation include Sister Roland, Hu Feng, Teacher Liu Jiang, and the new generation of actors. Audiences who can attract three generations of old, middle-aged and young people like to watch them, so the ratings are so high. The Hong Kong dramas that audiences look forward to are like this. Everyone has a play, and this is the authentic Hong Kong drama."

  Through the gates of hell

  Slow down and don’t be greedy for money

  Nowadays, work, life, and rest must be balanced.

  In 2013, Ouyang Zhenhua encountered a huge crisis in his life. He was sent to the hospital due to acute pneumonia. He was hospitalized for 12 hours and spent more than ten days in the hospital to recover. After passing through the gate of hell, he was also far away from the audience’s sight for a while, and recently the chance of appearing on the screen has also been significantly reduced. Today, Ouyang Zhenhua is quite dismissive of fame and money. "Money is money after all. If you can earn it back and put it there and don’t have time to use it, it’s just a blank piece of paper." Ouyang Zhenhua admitted that he had lived a difficult life, "I have tried it before, I was very poor, I am not afraid of hardship, and I can eat hamburgers every day. I am not greedy for money, I can eat enough and support my family, not every day I have to eat good things." That illness and hospitalization gave Ouyang Zhenhua a new understanding and understanding of life, "In the past, it was all about making money. After getting sick, I felt that I worked hard to earn so much money.

  Ouyang Zhenhua is now deliberately slowing down the pace of work and will not shoot one movie after another. "I’m not in my twenties, not in my thirties, and it’s useless to shoot so much. If a person is tired, you come back with a lot of work, and it’s pointless to do it when you’re tired." So Ouyang Zhenhua is more willing to spend time enjoying life and feeling those pleasures that were often overlooked before.

  Drama Bones Tell Drama Classics

  Enjoy comedy with the most selective partners

  I don’t mind going the comedy route all the time.

  Ouyang Zhenhua’s comedic talent has been brought into full play in film and television dramas. He admits that he doesn’t mind taking the comedy route all the time, and he believes that directors and producers will not waste his comedic talent. However, as a famous comedian, Ouyang Zhenhua also "lost his feet" when he starred in "The Legend of Zhong Kui" in the mainland a few years ago. The ratings were very high, but because of its modern way of funny, it was also criticized for being too Internet. In response to these criticisms, Ouyang Zhenhua was very calm, "If you want to find a real Zhong Kui to hunt monsters, you should find someone with a more fierce face. If you want me to play it, you want Zhong Kui to have a little more humor, so they put a lot of elements on the Internet, and even let me wear sunglasses. These adults and children like it when they see it." As for whether he would be scolded or not, Ouyang Zhenhua didn’t care, "What we have in common is that we hope the audience will enjoy it."

  Due to his popularity and cost-effectiveness, Ouyang Zhenhua is quite competitive in the mainland market, and his performance contracts are also continuous. As for the standard of receiving plays, he said that the most important thing is the partner. "The partner is that you act against him, and he also acts against you. If I really want to see if there is any spark between each other, I will accept it. I will read the script and watch the partner when picking a play. If these two aspects meet my requirements, it doesn’t matter if the money is a little more or less." (Xu Qinghong)

Shanhai T2 starts at 179,900 yuan, and hybrid off-road makes Jietu’s "wild" heart bigger

"You, take advantage of the wind to cross the strait, and you always have to experience it all the way; we, over the mountains and meet the sunset, go to find flowers that no one knows."

This very popular song "Young You" has aroused many people to want to go out of the concrete forest, explore the unknown, and find the poetry and distance in their hearts. Driving an off-road vehicle, crossing mountains and mountains, wading mountains and rivers, standing on the top of a mountain, looking at the vast land, and spreading their arms, it seems that they truly own the whole world. However, everyone knows that buying an off-road vehicle is expensive, and driving an off-road vehicle is more expensive for gas. So can we find a balance between "off-road" and "fuel saving"?

The answer is yes. On April 22, it was officially launched. The new car launched a total of 3 models with a price range of 17.99-20 9,900 yuan. Not only that, Jietu T1 ushered in the debut, and the new car was positioned as a compact plug-in hybrid SUV, which can be called the "personality responsibility" of the T product line. In addition, Jietu Shanhai T5, Jietu Shanhai T7 and pickup truck Shanhai P5 also appeared simultaneously.

Jietu Shanhai T2

From the appearance of the Jietu Shanhai T2, it can be seen that it is taking the "Travel +" route. Its square and rigid shape gives people a good first impression. Unlike some retro models on the market, the Shanhai T2 uses a square lampshade with a wide front surround, which looks very imposing as a whole.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4785mm, 2006mm and 1875mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2800mm. The 208km mountain version is embellished with fluorescent yellow on the rim, roof and other details, adding some vitality to the vehicle. In terms of tire configuration, the 129km version uses 255/60 R19 tires, and the 208km version uses 255/55 R20 tires.

In terms of the rear design, the Shanhai T2 is also a typical hard-core off-road vehicle style. The spare tire cover is in the middle, and there are longitudinal tail lights on both sides. The light strip inside is designed in a "T" shape, which is very recognizable when lit. The line design on both sides of the rear and above the light group also makes the tail look more layered.

In terms of the interior, the Shanhai T2 uses a more popular design now. There is a large 15.6-inch screen on the center console, and most of the functions are integrated into it. As an off-road car, it also retains the driving mode selection knob and some other physical buttons. It is worth mentioning that this car will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which means that although it focuses on travel and off-road, it can reach the mainstream level of the current car market in terms of car experience.

In terms of configuration, Shanhai T2 comes standard with panoramic image, transparent chassis, driving mode selection (sports, economy, standard, snow, etc.), ramp assistance, electric suction tailgate, roof rack, keyless start/entry, App remote car control, 10.25-inch LCD meter, auto front light, intelligent partition temperature control, rear discharge trend, 15.6-inch central control screen, intelligent partition voice control, voice continuous recognition, front door multi-layer silent glass, induction wipers, etc.

The mid-to-high-end models will also have lane departure warning, lane keeping, road traffic sign recognition, fatigue driving monitoring, front collision warning, adaptive cruise, high-speed cruise assistance, traffic congestion assistance, 64-inch panoramic sunroof, steering wheel heating, 50W mobile phone wireless fast charging, adaptive far and near light, customized ambient light, passenger leg rest, front seat electric adjustment, front seat ventilation/heating/memory, FACE ID, OMS vital signs monitoring and other higher-end configurations.

In terms of power system, Shanhai T2 uses a 1.5TD DHE + 3DHT hybrid system, with a maximum engine power of 115kW and a maximum torque of 220N · m. It is equipped with a three-speed electric hybrid special gearbox. The comprehensive maximum power of the system can reach 280kW and the maximum torque is 610N · m. In terms of battery, the 129km version uses AVIC Plaza, with a capacity of 26.7kWh; the 208km version uses the Ningde era, with a capacity of 43.24kWh. In terms of energy consumption, the 129km version of WLTC has a comprehensive fuel consumption of 1.41L/100km, and the 208km version has a battery life of 0.93L/100km. In terms of battery life, the 129km version of WLTC has a battery life of 100km, and the 208km version of WLTC has a battery life of 161km. The official said that when the car is fully charged, the comprehensive battery life can reach 1300km.

Jietu Shanhai T1

Debuting at the Jietu brand night, the car is positioned as a compact plug-in hybrid SUV. From a design standpoint, it bears many similarities to the previously released Jietu Shanhai T-L. According to reports, the car will be officially launched in the fourth quarter of this year.

In terms of appearance design, Shanhai T1 continues the family-style design language. The digital light and shadow front grille is an iconic design. The shape inside the headlight group is like a petal, which is very recognizable. The grille also integrates belts, which extend to the headlight groups on both sides, forming a through-type visual effect. Moreover, when the vehicle starts, the light strip will flash, which is very technological.

On the side of the car, the Shanhai T1 is still a square shape, full of hard style. The front and rear fenders have a raised design, creating a "three-stage" visual effect. The body length of the new car is nearly 4.7m, and the wheelbase is 2800mm.

The rear part of the car, Shanhai T1 also adopts a tough design, and the shape of the taillight group is very unique, which plays a good role in embellishment.

In terms of interior, the Shanhai T1 incorporates many elements of hard-core off-road SUVs in details, such as the large-size handle in front of the co-pilot. But in terms of overall design, it is more inclined to meet the needs of the home market. The combination of a full LCD instrument panel and a large-size central control screen is a popular configuration now, and there is also a row of commonly used physical buttons at the bottom of the screen, which is more convenient to use.

In terms of power system, the Shanhai T1 adopts Chery’s Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM technology, is equipped with a 1.5TGDI hybrid special engine, and is matched with a DHT gearbox. It is worth mentioning that this car also has an electric four-wheel drive function, and the comprehensive output power of the system can reach a maximum of 450kW.

Jietu Shanhai T5

The Shanhai T5 is tall and powerful, with a hard style design, and the point-like light group at the front of the car has a high degree of recognition. The car offers a 5/6/7-seat layout, equipped with 2.0T + 2DHT + 2-speed P4 motor, the total power of the system is 560kW, the total torque is 795N · m, and the official said that its full oil and full power range is 1400km. It is reported that the car is expected to be officially launched in 2025.

Jietu Shanhai T7

The Shanhai T7 is expected to be launched in 2025. The car is positioned as a million-class SUV. It is built on an 800V platform and is equipped with four motors and an intelligent lift suspension system. The official said that the car has functions such as amphibious, plateau oxygen chamber, bulletproof and explosion-proof, drone detection, etc. It has a minimum ground clearance of 351mm, the rear wheels can be turned plus or minus 6 degrees, and it has a climbing mode.

Jietu Shanhai P5

Jietu Shanhai P5 will be designed in a hardcore mecha style, equipped with a 2.0T + 2DHT + 2-speed P4 motor, with a pure electric cruising range of 150km and a comprehensive battery life of more than 1400km. The car will also be equipped with a three-stage reversable multi-function tailgate. It is reported that the car will be officially launched in 2025.

Write at the end

At this brand night, the "five tiger generals" of Jietu Automobile were officially assembled, marking the official entry of Jietu Automobile into the 3.0 era. Jietu Automobile’s product line has covered many fields such as family travel, fashion light off-road, business cockpit and amphibious new species, achieving a comprehensive and all-scene product layout.

It is not difficult to see that Jietu Automobile has grown from a chaser to a competitor, and now it is standing at the highest point of the industry and has become an overachiever. They are ready to spread their wings and lead a new chapter.

LI has gone negative again, and employees from various departments have left!

The new force of making cars-there is negative news again.

Recently, according to a number of media reports, the ideal internal multi-department employees leave their jobs, and the fuse is the discount of employee year-end awards. According to the news, "ideally, all employees’ year-end bonus in 2022 is not as good as before, and they only get half of their monthly salary, and a few get 13 salaries."

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In fact, there have been many negative news in LI. In addition to product problems, in May last year, the company was once exposed as "breaking the contract to recruit students", and LI’s response was "business has been adjusted, providing compensation for post transfer or termination".

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A star company has repeatedly stood on the cusp of public opinion in employee relations. Has the personnel department in LI noticed it?

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In fact, the "generosity" of an enterprise is closely related to the development of the enterprise itself and the prosperity of the industry.

It is understood that in 2022, it is a year of "dim stars" for the new forces making cars. Last year, the sales KPI of "Three Musketeers" failed. Among them, LI’s sales target completion rate was 78.35%, lower than (81.6%) and higher than (48.28%).

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Generally speaking, the end of the year is the time when car companies concentrate their firepower on sprinting KPI. Embarrassed, the year-end data shows that the sales of "Wei Xiaoli" still failed to achieve a big outbreak. If the income of car companies cannot cover the operating costs, it is more difficult to make profits.

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At present, Weilai, Tucki and Ideality are still at a loss stage, and the key to turning losses is whether they can expand sales. The logic behind it is: sales growth-enterprise operating income increase, hedging operating costs-enterprise improving profitability.

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From the reasons, in 2022, the sales KPI of many new car-making forces failed, which may be the result of intensified competition in the industry and the resonance of car companies themselves.

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After entering 2023, the sales volume of the new forces of car-making has differentiated.

In January this year, LI sold 15,141 vehicles (with an average daily sales of 488.4 vehicles), up 23.4% year-on-year and down 28.69% month-on-month. It is worth mentioning that LI is the only car company with sales exceeding 10,000 and positive growth year-on-year.

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LI has a strong sales volume. It is believed that the main extended-range electric vehicle matches the current market demand, and the second is that it has a good grasp of the market rhythm and vehicle relay.

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Reflected in the stock price, LI rose more vigorously. Since the beginning of January this year, LI’s share price has increased by 22.94%. In the same period, Weilai Automobile and Xpeng Motors increased by 14.77% and 5.63%.

However, for investors in LI, they are not completely at ease. China, as one of the largest consumer markets of new energy vehicles, has witnessed a hundred flowers of new energy brands, and the selectivity of consumers has greatly increased. As a result, there are more and more competitors of the new car-making forces, and their "scarcity" value is also decreasing.

The report of the Association pointed out that "the growth of new energy sales has reached a bottleneck stage … (Future) sales growth will be a serious problem".

In this stock game market, LI has to face the competitive pressure from traditional automobile manufacturers.

In the future, we will continue to pay attention to how LI will expand its sales and when it will turn losses into profits.

Cancel the restrictions on the movement of used cars nationwide, interpreted by the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce-accelerating the release of consumption potential in the used

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  Recently, the Ministry of Commerce, together with the Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other 16 departments, issued the "Several Measures on Invigorating Automobile Circulation and Expanding Automobile Consumption", proposing "supporting the large-scale development of used car circulation, and strictly implementing the policy of completely canceling the restrictions on the movement of used cars in all regions". In this regard, the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce said in an interview with this reporter that after the removal restriction policy is completely abolished, used cars will further realize free circulation throughout the country, and the supply of automobile products in various places will be more abundant, which will enhance the adaptability between supply and demand and better meet the demand for automobile consumption.

  Recently, the Ministry of Commerce, together with the Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other 16 departments, issued the "Several Measures on Invigorating Automobile Circulation and Expanding Automobile Consumption" (hereinafter referred to as "Several Measures"), proposing "supporting the large-scale development of used car circulation, and strictly implementing the policy of completely canceling the restrictions on the movement of used cars in various regions". What is the background for the "Several Measures" to cancel the policy of restricting the movement of used cars? What new measures are there to accelerate the active second-hand car market? The reporter interviewed the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce.

  Second-hand cars will further realize free circulation throughout the country.

  Restricting the removal of used cars has always been a prominent problem that restricts the construction of a unified national automobile market. In the past few years, the State Council has deployed many times, and relevant departments and localities have conscientiously implemented it, and continued to promote the cancellation of the policy of restricting the movement of used cars, and achieved positive results.

  According to the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce, some enterprises and the masses have reported that since the implementation of the national sixth emission standard for new cars nationwide, a few places have "added policy" to used cars, requiring foreign countries to transfer used cars to meet the national sixth emission standard, and vehicles with national fifth emission standards are not allowed to move in. At the same time, there are still some places that violate the existing regulations of the state and restrict the movement of used cars that meet the emission standards of in-use cars, which hinders the free circulation of used cars across regions, restricts the operation of enterprises and inhibits the automobile consumption demand of the masses, which has been strongly reflected by all parties.

  In order to solve these problems, in May, the State Council issued a "package of policies and measures to stabilize the economy", which clearly required that the policy of restricting the movement of used cars be completely abolished. The "Several Measures" have further refined and implemented this to ensure that this measure will be effective as soon as possible. The first is to clarify the scope requirements. That is to say, it is required to implement this policy nationwide, including key areas for air pollution prevention and control, and promote the free circulation of used cars that meet the national five emission standards. The second is to clarify the time requirements. In a few areas, the policy of lifting the restriction on relocation has made slow progress. In order to ensure that this measure will be effective as soon as possible, it is further clarified that this measure will be fully implemented from August 1 this year.

  According to the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce, according to the analysis of relevant institutions, at present, the flow of used cars in China generally presents a regional feature from first-and second-tier cities to third-and fourth-tier cities. After the removal restriction policy is completely abolished, used cars will further realize the free circulation throughout the country, promote the rich supply of automobile products in various places, enhance the adaptability between supply and demand, better meet the demand for automobile consumption, satisfy people’s yearning for a better life, and achieve good economic and social benefits.

  The person in charge said that the Ministry of Commerce will closely follow the progress of the implementation of local policies with relevant departments, do a good job of supervision and inspection, and ensure that the policies are fully implemented and effective as soon as possible.

  Thoroughly get through the difficulties in the circulation of used cars.

  Used cars are an important link in the whole life cycle of automobiles. Invigorating the circulation of used cars can revitalize the stock of cars and increase the consumption of new cars, which plays a very important role in promoting the consumption of cars.

  China’s car ownership has exceeded 300 million, ranking first in the world. After the car ownership reaches a certain level, the second-hand car market begins to increase in volume, which is the universal law of automobile consumption in the world. In 2021, China’s second-hand car trading volume reached 17.59 million, less than 6% of the car ownership, far below the proportion of the international mature car market. The problems of cross-regional restrictions on the movement of second-hand cars, unclear commodity attributes, and limited distribution business have seriously hindered the development of the second-hand car market.

  According to the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce, on the basis of systematic combing and extensive investigation, the Ministry of Commerce has put forward a series of measures to comprehensively develop the circulation of used cars, hoping to completely break through the difficulties in the circulation of used cars, so that used cars can gradually standardize transactions, circulate freely and consume with confidence like new cars. These measures cover almost all aspects and fields of second-hand car circulation, from the registration of market entities to filing, to the accounting treatment and invoice issuance of second-hand cars, and then to the cross-regional circulation and transfer registration of vehicles. In addition to the total cancellation of the relocation restriction policy, the "Several Measures" also includes the following aspects — —

  Support the development of distribution business and promote scale development. Enterprise distribution mode is the main circulation channel of the mature international used car market, accounting for about 70%. China’s used car market is dominated by the "broker+individual" model, and the problem of "small and weak" in the industry is prominent. To this end, the "Several Measures" require the abolition of unreasonable restrictions on the development of second-hand car distribution, and it is clear that enterprises with registered residences and business premises outside the second-hand car trading market can carry out second-hand car sales business. At the same time, because natural persons can’t issue sales invoices to the purchasing enterprises as sellers when selling used cars, in order to facilitate the people to sell cars and business operations, used car enterprises are allowed to issue invoices as buyers, that is, "reverse invoicing", and handle the transfer registration procedures accordingly.

  Optimize transaction registration management and promote efficient circulation. The "Several Measures" clarify that the second-hand cars distributed by enterprises should be accounted for as "inventory goods" like new cars, and a separate endorsement should be made when the vehicles are transferred and registered, and a temporary number plate should be issued, which greatly optimizes the transaction registration process; For cities where automobile purchases are restricted, it is clear that the second-hand cars purchased by automobile sales enterprises and used for sales do not occupy the number plate index, further reducing the operating costs of enterprises and facilitating the circulation of second-hand car transactions.

  Promote the professional, large-scale and standardized development of used car circulation

  The "Several Measures" proposes to restrict natural persons from selling three or more used cars that have been held for less than one year in a natural year. In this regard, the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce said that this measure is more specific, but it plays an important role in promoting the professional, large-scale and standardized development of used car circulation.

  This policy meets the needs of the development of used car circulation and the demands of the industry. According to the current regulations, individuals do not have to pay value-added tax when selling used cars, and they are tax-free. However, distribution enterprises should levy value-added tax according to a certain proportion of sales when selling used cars. For this reason, some second-hand car distribution enterprises carry out second-hand car distribution business in the name of brokers, and trade the vehicles under the name of individuals, resulting in the phenomenon of individual "backtracking". At present, the circulation of second-hand cars in China is dominated by "brokers+individuals", which leads to the "small and weak" industry, and has a negative impact on society, resulting in unfair competition and many transaction disputes, which has dampened consumer confidence and become a drawback of the industry. The industry calls for effective policies to effectively regulate this phenomenon.

  This measure also draws lessons from the experience of the mature international automobile market. The Ministry of Commerce has fully investigated the management of second-hand car circulation in developed countries. The circulation of second-hand car transactions in developed countries is very common and there are many mature experiences and practices. For example, if an individual sells a certain number of used cars within a certain period of time, he is recognized as a used car dealer. At this time, he can no longer trade in his own name, and must pay taxes according to law. He must express his car condition information to the next distribution enterprise and consumers, and he must also bear the responsibility of quality assurance. The Ministry of Commerce also draws lessons from these international advanced practices.

  This measure will not affect the normal car sales behavior of the majority of car owners. The starting point of this measure is to eliminate the phenomenon of individual "back-selling" and will not affect individual car sales. The number of cars in China has exceeded 300 million, and the number of individual owners is 215 million. Among the 215 million car owners, there are about 2 million car owners who own more than three or more cars. The Ministry of Commerce has conducted in-depth research. Among these 2 million car owners, it is rare to sell more than three cars that have been held for less than one year in one year. Therefore, this measure will not affect the normal car sales behavior of individuals. At the same time, this measure also reserved a half-year transition period, which also reserved sufficient time for reasonably guiding market expectations and ensuring a smooth transition of policies.

  People’s Daily (August 18, 2022, 07 edition)