Earlier this year, when BYD launched its DM 5.0 technology, it got into a running battle with Geely over who had the better technology. A big line in BYD’s argument was “put up or shut up,” and finally, Geely seems to be on the verge of launching its new generation Thor system.
Geely Automobile Group CEO Gan Jiayue revealed that it will be released within the year and that the engine part of the PHEV system has a thermal efficiency of 46%, that the system offers a combined range of over 2000 km, and that the fuel consumption will be below 3.0 l/100km.
It’s believed that the new generation Thor system will debut on the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 SUV, which was listed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) earlier this month. According to MIIT information, the car comes with a BHE15-BFN 1.5-liter engine with a maximum power of 82 kW. This is more powerful than BYD’s DM 5.0 system with the naturally aspirated engine, which produces 74 kW. The car uses a lithium iron phosphate battery pack provided by either SVOLT or Sunwoda Electronic.
The Geely Galaxy Starship 7 SUV PHEV’s curb weight is either 1724 kg or 1790 kg, depending on the version. It is a mid-sized SUV with dimensions of 4740, 1905, and 1685 mm (l/w/h) and a wheelbase of 2755 mm.
Gan Jiayue commented on the new generation Thor system at the 2024 World New Energy Vehicle Conference.
Also mentioned were other Geely technologies. The company claims to have the world’s first ultra-high-performance drive motor test bench with a speed of up to 30,000r/min, covering a voltage platform from 0 to 1200V. This provides high dynamic response, low moment of inertia, and high test accuracy.
In addition, Geely has its latest generation Aegis short blade battery which are lithium iron phosphate cells.
Geely appears to be positioning itself as a leader in new energy vehicle technology, taking the fight to BYD in the process.
Source: Fast Technology
