Recently, in the wave of new energy vehicles and intelligent driving, NIO has won the attention and praise of many central departments with its technological innovation and independent research and development capabilities. The last company to enjoy this kind of treatment was back to Huawei. Today, we will talk about how NIO got these honors. In this article, China Exportsemi will try to deeply analyze NIO's breakthroughs in new technologies, especially in the fields of steer-by-wire technology, lidar technology, and intelligent driving chips, which not only represent NIO's technical strength, but also epitome of technological innovation in China's new energy vehicle industry.
1. People's Daily: The People's Daily published a comment that gave a high degree of affirmation, praising NIO for adhering to the self-development of core technologies and making more and more solid steps in the field of smart electric vehicles.
2. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: NIO ET9 has been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for mass production of steer-by-wire technology, becoming the first model in China to be equipped with steer-by-wire technology, marking a major breakthrough in China's intelligent electric vehicles in mastering the world's leading core technologies.
3. CCTV: CCTV also published a news commentary, saying that NIO has "cast its soul with a strong core", and NIO has led China's smart cars to make continuous breakthroughs on another track of global competition, and has truly stepped onto the stage of the world's automobiles.
First, let's take a look at NIO's technological breakthroughs, focusing on the following areas:
Ⅰ Steer-by-wire technology: a new milestone for China's intelligent manufacturing
The NIO ET9 became the first model in China to be approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for mass production of steer-by-wire technology, opening a new chapter in domestic automobiles. Steer-by-Wire (SBW) completely eliminates the traditional mechanical drivetrain and relies on electrical signals to achieve precise wheel steering control. This technology offers the following benefits:
- Agility and precision: Real-time control of steering angles through electronic signals makes driving smoother and more precise.
- Personalised Adjustments: Allows the driver to adjust steering force and feedback based on personal preferences.
- Intelligent driving support: It provides core actuators for L3 and above autonomous driving.
Industry insiders believe that steer-by-wire technology will greatly enhance NIO's competitiveness in the field of intelligent chassis system integrated control and set a new standard for the industry.
Figure: NIO's ET9 steer-by-wire was approved for mass production, becoming the first steer-by-wire model in China
Ⅱ 1550nm LiDAR: Industry-leading detection performance
The 1550nm LiDAR equipped with the NIO ET7 is known as the best-performing LiDAR system in production vehicles. The lidar, developed by NIO and its partners, has the following features:
- Ultra-long detection range: up to 500 meters, up to 250 meters at 10% reflectivity.
- High-resolution and wide-angle field of view: 0.06°*0.06° ultra-high resolution and 120° horizontal viewing angle to ensure accurate perception in complex scenes.
- Safety and anti-interference: The 1550nm wavelength is safer and has strong anti-interference ability, and is not easy to be interfered by other light sources.
In the intelligent driving system, lidar is a key component to achieve accurate perception. This technological breakthrough enhances the stability and accuracy of NIO's intelligent driving system, paving the way for a higher level of autonomous driving.
Ⅲ Shenji NX9031 intelligent driving chip: a historic breakthrough in domestic chips
NIO's self-developed Shenji NX9031 chip is known as the world's first 5nm automotive-grade intelligent driving chip. This chip uses an advanced 5nm process, and the technical parameters are as follows:
- Number of transistors: More than 50 billion, significantly increasing computing power.
- CPU architecture: 32-core design provides powerful parallel computing capabilities.
- Deep integration: Seamlessly collaborates with NIO's SkyOS Tianshu system to meet the complex needs of intelligent driving and in-vehicle entertainment.
The launch of the Shenji NX9031 not only consolidates NIO's technological advantages in the field of intelligent driving, but also marks a major breakthrough for Chinese companies in the development of high-performance automotive-grade chips, providing a new choice for the global market.
Pictured: NIO Shenji NX9031 intelligent driving chip
Ⅳ SkyOS: An AI-driven global operating system
The SkyOS Tianshu system launched by NIO is the first AI-optimized vehicle global operating system in China. The system architecture is based on the "1+4+N" technology cluster:
- "1": The intelligent central control platform of the whole vehicle.
- "4": Covers intelligent driving, vehicle control, in-cabin experience, and mobile Internet.
- "N": Expand the ecosystem, including the ability to connect with smart home and cloud data.
The highlight of the Tianshu system is its AI-driven intelligence capability, which can optimize resource allocation in real time, improve the efficiency of vehicle collaboration, and provide users with a more intelligent and personalized interactive experience. This system has pushed NIO to the forefront of global smart car operating system development.
Ⅴ Praise and industry influence of central enterprises
NIO's technological progress has not only been recognized by the market, but also won high praise from many state-owned enterprises and institutions. Large state-owned enterprises have publicly affirmed NIO's innovation capabilities in the field of intelligent driving and new energy vehicles. This support not only symbolizes trust in NIO's technology, but also reflects China's strategic importance to local technology companies in global competition.
At the same time, NIO's technological innovation has also had a profound impact on the industry. Taking 1550nm lidar and steer-by-wire technology as examples, their application not only raises the technical threshold of the industry, but also drives the development of related industrial chains, including lidar sensor manufacturing, chip design and intelligent software development.
Ⅵ Editor's point of view
In the view of the editor of China Exportsemi, NIO has achieved a number of key technological breakthroughs in a short period of time, which undoubtedly shows its potential as a leading enterprise of new energy vehicles in China. At the heart of its success lies in two things:
1. Equal emphasis on independent R&D and collaborative innovation: NIO not only relies on its own R&D capabilities, but also actively cooperates with global technology suppliers to jointly develop cutting-edge technologies.
2. Focus on user experience: By building intelligent systems such as SkyOS, NIO transforms complex technological achievements into a tangible driving experience for users.
It is foreseeable that with the continuous iteration of technology and the continuous optimization of the policy environment, NIO will occupy a more important position in the global new energy vehicle field.
Conclusion
NIO's technological breakthroughs, including steer-by-wire technology, 1550nm LiDAR, Shenji NX9031 chip, and SkyOS operating system, have not only won widespread praise from state-owned enterprises and the market, but also created a new technological milestone for China's new energy vehicle industry. In the future, NIO is expected to further enhance its global influence through technology accumulation and industry synergy.
With the acceleration of the trend of intelligence and new energy, NIO will become a key force in promoting industry change, driving the upgrading of related technologies and industrial chains, and ultimately injecting more vitality and possibilities into the global smart electric vehicle market.
