"In summary, we believe that the current stage is not suitable for the development of maglev vehicles." Cheng Mu concluded.
Lu Zixin did not give him a clear negative or affirmative, but said: "List the specific questions and submit them to me. The more detailed the better."
"Well, I'll sort it out when I get back." Cheng Mu nodded.
After Cheng Mu left, Lu Zixin began to think about the issue of maglev cars. Of course he knew that it would be difficult to manufacture and popularize this kind of car, otherwise other car companies would have already started research and development and production.
The more this happens, the more challenging it is for him. Bringing the black technology from all over the world into the real world and allowing technology to develop at super speed will make life more interesting, right
While Lu Zixin was still researching the maglev car project, Pengyun Automobile's first new energy vehicle had been manufactured.
All raw materials and parts are all top-notch configurations. Compared with other brand cars, its best features are the super long-lasting lithium-air battery, high-power motor, automatic magnetic induction braking safety system and the newly perfected driverless system.
In order to distinguish Pengyun cars from other cars, the appearance design of Pengyun new energy cars is very recognizable, with exquisite details and full of dynamics. The lines of the car body give people a sharper intuition, giving it a visual sense of sharp charge.
The interior has also been continuously designed and adjusted by professional designers for more than a year. With the intelligent design capabilities of Quantum Brain, the internal space has been intelligently adjusted into the largest and most comfortable design, full of technological beauty.
It is worth mentioning that Pengyun cars have multiple virtual projection holes, which allow passengers in every seat in the car to operate virtual projections and connect to the on-board quantum computer for network experience.
From the very beginning, Pengyun New Energy Vehicles have been positioned in the luxury car category. Unlike quantum computers, Hongxin's quantum computers all use its own core technology, eliminating the high intellectual property costs that traditional computers require. Therefore, the price is still a bit cheap compared to those luxury computers.
However, it is difficult for Hongxin Group to reduce the cost of automobile manufacturing. Many raw materials and accessories need to be imported. In addition, virtual projection, on-board quantum computers, driverless systems, batteries and motors, etc., the total cost of these supporting equipment is destined to be high. will be low.
Pengyun Automobile is not in a hurry to put it on sale, but is waiting for the unmanned driving system to be approved by relevant departments.
This is their biggest problem at the moment. Although there are many companies developing driverless cars on the market, including car companies, new Internet technology companies, and investment from established companies, currently, none of them has been allowed to officially sell them. On the road.
Even cutting-edge companies can only obtain road test qualifications and conduct test driving on prescribed roads with driver assistance.
To gain recognition from relevant departments and the public, Pengyun Automobile still needs to prove itself.
"Apply!" Lu Zixin issued an order. Before the issue of maglev cars, the driverless license issue must be resolved first. Otherwise, everything will be empty talk and driverless cars will not be able to drive on the road, so half of the maglev cars will be useless.
Therefore, among the subsidiaries of Hongxin Group, Pengyun Automobile, which has always been very low-key, and the Forerunner Autonomous Driving Development Company jointly issued a statement that they have successfully developed "fully autonomous driving technology" and intend to apply to relevant departments for L5 level cars. license.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately detonated the Internet, pushing Pengyun Automobile and Qianwang Autonomous Driving Development Company to the forefront.
Driverless driving is not uncommon, what is rare is a “fully autonomous driving system”!
The International Society of Automotive Engineers and the U.S. Department of Transportation have a standard for vehicle intelligence, which is also adopted in China.
And from L0 level manual driving, to L1 level assisted driving, L2 level semi-autonomous driving, L3 level highly automated driving, L4 level ultra-high autonomous driving and L5 level fully automated driving.
The first title on the home page of the Autohome website is the latest announcement from Pengyun Auto.
The website report stated: “Currently, whether internationally or domestically, driverless cars can only achieve highly automated driving. No country in the world has yet obtained an L3-level test license or an L5-level fully autonomous driving license. !”
"Completely autonomous driving means that the car no longer requires driver assistance for driving and relies entirely on intelligence for traffic behavior! Can Pengyun Automobile really do this?"
This is a question that everyone wants to ask. The person in charge of Qiandu’s autonomous driving project department said in the latest news interview: “Qiandu’s high-altitude autonomous driving technology has matured and is in the process of improving L4-level autonomous driving technology. As far as he is concerned It seems that Pengyun Automobile can only reach the L4 level, and L5 fully autonomous driving is a bit exaggerated!”
Some experts said: "Pengyun Automobile and relevant departments should be very cautious when it comes to driverless driving! This is related to traffic safety. Once a tiny error occurs, it will directly threaten the life safety of the general public! At this stage, it is recommended Relevant departments will not open L5 car licenses. We hope that Pengyun Automobile can also start trials with L3 car licenses and improve them step by step.”
The people were also very worried and doubtful.
In the survey on "Do you support Pengyun's fully autonomous vehicles on the road?" more than 95% of the participants expressed concerns.
Respondent A: "I don't think I quite believe it. Although intelligence is very convenient, it is still not as good as humans. What if something goes wrong with it? Wouldn't the passengers be doomed?"
Respondent B: "I think it is better to have driver-assisted driving, which is semi-automated driving. Fully autonomous driving does not sound very reliable, and I would definitely not dare to ride it."
Respondent C: "Resolutely boycott such cars, which will bring great hidden dangers to our traffic safety! Also, if there are no driverless cars, won't so many drivers across the country lose their jobs?"
Respondent D: "I wouldn't believe it if it were anyone else, but they use Hongxin's artificial intelligence, so it should have some credibility. I think it can be tested. It's best to wait for a while before it is officially launched on the road."
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Not only public opinion expresses doubts, but also relevant departments are very difficult. Should they pass Pengyun Automobile's application? How to test and prove whether the fully autonomous driving technology is qualified or unqualified? These are things they have never encountered. New questions that have arrived.
Pengcheng's transportation department is holding a special meeting to discuss this matter.