Geely unveils Galaxy Starship SUV prototype at Auto China 2024

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On April 25th, Geely Auto showcased its cutting-edge technologies at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing. Among the highlights were the self-developed GEA (global intelligent new energy architecture), the Galaxy 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive system, and the AI digital chassis. Alongside these innovations, Geely premiered its latest flagship SUV prototype, the "Galaxy Starship."

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The GEA represents a holistic AI-driven framework integrating hardware, systems, ecosystem, and AI, breaking barriers in spatial design, intelligent energy, all-domain safety, and driving performance. Notably, it accommodates various energy forms such as pure electric, hybrid, extended range, and green methanol. Moreover, the GEA 3.0 electronic/electrical architecture enables seamless integration of new energy vehicles into the "AI intelligent ecosystem," incorporating advanced technologies like multimodal AIGC, AI digital chassis, and AI-enabled intelligent driving.

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Geely's proprietary AI digital chassis merges AI big data models with digital chassis technology, helping the carmaker pioneer the unmanned drifting technologies. With a remarkable response time of just 4 milliseconds—25 times faster than the human limit—it enables "automatic vehicle control for evasion" even under extreme conditions.

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In addition, Geely unveiled a range of achievements including the Galaxy 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive system, the next-generation NordThor hybrid-dedicated system, silicon carbide hybrid-drive integration technology, and the Aegis short-blade battery. To be specific, the new-generation NordThor system boasts the thermal efficiency of 46%, enabling a range exceeding 2,000 km on full fuel tank and battery capacity and resulting in a fuel consumption of around 2L per 100 km. Meanwhile, the Galaxy 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive system achieves an outstanding efficiency of 90.04% under the CLTC conditions. Geely said using its silicon carbide hybrid drive integration technology, the silicon carbide usage can be reduced by over 75% while overall efficiency also being enhanced.

Furthermore, Geely has achieved full-stack in-house R&D and production from battery cell raw materials, battery packs, CTB (cell-to-body) technology, to electric drive and control systems. Especially noteworthy is Geely's self-developed Aegis short-blade battery, which are developed and manufactured in-house from battery cells to packs, achieving technological innovation in safety, experience, and cost aspects.

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The Galaxy Starship is Geely's latest flagship SUV prototype that rides on the GEA and also marks Geely's inaugural full-sized SUV prototype.

Retaining the design legacy of the Galaxy series, the Galaxy Starship stays true to the original concept of "Ripple of Light." It incorporates such cutting-edge technologies as the next-generation NordThor hybrid dedicated system, the Galaxy 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive system, AI-enabled audio system, AI-powered intelligent seats, the Galaxy AI digital assistant, and AI digital chassis.

The Xingrui AI large model developed by Geely's Xingrui Intelligent Computing Center  powers various domains comprehensively, from AI surround sound system and AI digital chassis to the GEA. AI capabilities not only facilitate development and design processes, virtual simulations, tuning, and training but also seamlessly integrates into the new 3.0 electronic/electrical architecture, vehicle-grade chips, and operating systems.

In the realm of intelligent ecosystems, Geely has mastered a multitude of cutting-edge technologies spanning intelligent safety, spatial optimization, intuitive interaction, and advanced driving assistance. Among these, the Galaxy AI digital assistant stands out, integrating multimodal AIGC for seamless interaction through language, text, images, and videos. It supports holographic projection and customizable avatars and is set to debut on the Galaxy E8 model via OTA updates.

In addition to these advancements, Geely also showcased a plethora of technologies in intelligent mobility and AI-driven interaction at this year's auto show, including high-speed and urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot), self-developed chipsets, satellite communications, MYVU AR glasses, AI smartphones, and smart rings.