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FAW Unveils R.Flag SIGHT 531 Technological Development Strategy for Hongqi Brand

FAW Group unveiled the R.Flag SIGHT 531 strategy at its science conference in Changchun, detailing Hongqi's technology platforms across five brand genes.

Core technologies to develop

983

Electric drive max efficiency

96%

Power density

3.2 kW/kg

What Happened

FAW Group released the R.Flag SIGHT 531 Technological Development Strategy at its Fifth Science and Technology Conference in Changchun on April 18. The strategy focuses on five brand genes for Hongqi: Safety-security, Intelligence, Green, Health, and Taste. It also introduced three technology platforms: the electric platform HME, the hybrid platform HMP, and the intelligent platform HIS.

Key Milestones
  1. April 18, 2025

    R.Flag SIGHT 531 strategy announced

  2. 2025

    Active Suspension 2.0 debuts in Hongqi C801

  3. May 2025

    Ecological nano ion leather debuts in Hongqi new H9

  4. By 2026

    Full Active Suspension 3.0 to launch

  5. Within 2025

    Design results from Dunhuang Academy collaboration to be presented

Electric Drive System Efficiency

96%max efficiency

Power density reaches 3.2 kW/kg, among industry-leading levels.

Why this matters

The strategy outlines Hongqi's technology roadmap for the next five years, covering 983 core technologies and three major platforms, positioning the brand for future innovation.

Terms in This Story

Digital twin
A virtual replica of a physical system used for simulation and monitoring.
Thermal runaway
An uncontrolled temperature increase that can cause battery fires.
Active suspension
A system that adjusts damping in real time for improved ride comfort.
Hybrid platform
A vehicle architecture combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor.
Read Original: FAW Group

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