Launch of Geely Galaxy models – Galaxy Light concept EV, Galaxy L7 PHEV SUV; seven models due in 2 years
Geely Auto has unveiled the Geely Galaxy, its premium electrified lineup starting with the Geely Galaxy Light EV concept – previously appeared in a teaser last month – and the Galaxy L7 rechargeable hybrid SUV. These models will use a dedicated electrified architecture, along with E-CMA for long-range hybrid models.
Seven new models in the Galaxy lineup are scheduled to launch over the next two years, four of which will be long-range hybrids like the Galaxy L7 SUV and Galaxy L6 sedan, which will begin shipping in the second quarter. and next year. third quarter of 2023, respectively.
Meanwhile, the phones run completely in the Galaxy E series, the first model to appear will be the Galaxy E8 in the fourth quarter of this year. The company also unveiled a new battery safety system, along with an operating system, satellite network integration, and passive safety innovation; more on these as we go along.
Geely says the Aegis battery safety system will be available on Galaxy models, increasing vehicle occupant protection and providing peace of mind for users throughout the life of the battery pack.
Geely claims industry-first electromagnetic radiation protection for vehicle occupants from battery systems in three areas; the first is by creating design standards for electromagnetic radiation protection at the cellular level, while the second is the company’s structural safety development system that spans different stages of development , from simulation testing to actual vehicle verification.
The battery protection structure in this battery safety system involves passing two impact tests; bottom crash test at 30 km/h and full length bottom rake test at 20 km/h. Geely Auto Group CEO Jerry Gan said to be successful the car would need to emerge undamaged.
Geely has also solidified its battery design from purely flame-retardant to flame- and explosion-proof, with high puncture resistance and low failure rate, he continued.
Completing the trio of battery safety systems in the Aegis suite is the Wise Star cloud-connected central computing system, capable of up to 81,000 trillion calculations per second, allowing the Aegis system to accurately predict and prevent heat loss and other situations. Thus, says Geely, increasing battery life by 20%.
Joining the launch of the Geely Galaxy duo is Geely’s latest generation of hybrid powertrains, called the NordThor 8848 which has achieved peak thermal efficiency of 44.26%. Geely says this is made possible thanks to a predictive energy management system – an industry first – that improves fuel efficiency by 15%.
Hybrid engine paired with NordThor three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), which Geely claims offers the best balance between performance and economy. Specified in the upcoming Galaxy L7, this will propel the PHEV SUV from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 km/h, according to Geely.
In terms of fuel economy, the plug-in hybrid SUV was tested to achieve a fuel consumption of 5.23 liters per 100 km according to the WLTC test protocol and reached a range of up to 1,370 km.
Also introduced at the launch event was the Galaxy N operating system, which was developed with a strong focus on self-developed chips and operating systems, cloud computing, and satellite networks.
Through Geely Holding Group’s broader network of satellites, this network will allow Geely Galaxy vehicles to access centimeter-accurate positioning and facilitate maps with precision, Geely said. high accuracy to support intelligent driving functions.
Gan said Geely Holding Group expects to complete the launch of 72 satellites in its network by 2025 to provide global coverage for Geely Galaxy vehicles, thus providing navigation capabilities. “There are no blind spots anywhere in the world.”
The Galaxy N operating system is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which enables the fastest system boot time compared to similar products, Geely said, requiring only 0.5 seconds for the system to operate. According to CEO Gan, its user interface will resemble that of a smartphone, where app icons can be dragged and dropped just like on a mobile device.
As for interior space in the Galaxy L7, the SUV boasts a measured wheelbase of 2,785 mm, allowing for a maximum legroom of 630 mm. Here, Gan also revealed that the Galaxy L7 will have a top-mounted airbag that deploys from the top edge of the windshield. In addition to crash protection, deploying a roof-mounted airbag will also provide occupants with additional protection in the event of a broken windshield, Gan added.
In short, these new technologies will be deployed at the start of deliveries to customers of the Galaxy L7 SUV and Galaxy L6 sedan, which will take place in the second and third quarters of this year, respectively. Next up is the all-electric Galaxy E8, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023.
