All over the world, novel energy vehicles have become the key solution to low-carbon transportation, but battery technology has continued to hold back the development and widespread use of electric vehicles. In recent years, graphene, a new material with excellent electrical conductivity, has become the key to breakthroughs in battery technology.
Graphene initially cost up to a few hundred dollars per gram and was therefore also known as “black gold”. At the “2020 GAC Tech Day” in July, the GAC Group unveiled its 3DG (three-dimensional graph) production technology with independent intellectual property rights and solved the problem of the high cost of graphs. The simple, stable and efficient production process reduces costs to just a tenth of the conventional process.
After low-cost, large-scale production of graphene, the GAC Group has made major breakthroughs in the downstream use of graphene. The electric vehicle industry is particularly interested in the graphene-based super-fast charging battery. This graphene-based battery has a 6C fast charge capability and, in combination with a 600A high-performance charger, can be charged to 80% capacity within 8 minutes. The battery has also passed the strictest safety test – the “Battery Shooting Test”, which certifies the highest quality and reliability.
This graph-based battery technology is industry-leading. It significantly shortens the charging time and extends the battery life considerably, which eliminates the current “problem points” of all-electric vehicles. Fortunately, battery technology has now made its way from the laboratory to real production. Aion V, the first vehicle model to feature this graphene-based battery is currently in the series testing phase.
The GAC Group’s strategic planning and proactive approach to advanced technology will also drive the global expansion and development of its own GAC MOTOR brand. It can also be predicted that with several innovative technologies, GAC MOTOR will be able to continue to provide consumers with a high quality, high-tech and enjoyable driving experience.
