LI AUTO(US:LI) Qi Lu Wan Bao·2025-08-01 08:41Group 1 - The Li Auto i8 was recently launched, showcasing a crash test video involving a heavy truck, which demonstrated significant impact forces during a head-on collision [1] - The Li Auto i8 electric version comes in three configurations with 90 kWh batteries and one with a 97 kWh battery, featuring a weight of approximately 2.6 tons and a tire width of 265 mm, with ranges of 670 km and 720 km [4] - The vehicle underwent two crash tests, with the first involving a head-on collision with an approximately 8-ton truck generating over 100 tons of instantaneous impact force, and the second a side collision producing over 80 tons of force, with no deformation to critical structural components [4] Group 2 - Chaozhou Automobile, the manufacturer of the truck involved in the test, criticized the portrayal of the crash, suggesting that it was staged and questioning the authenticity of the demonstration [6] - Chaozhou Automobile is a subsidiary of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd., which has a long history since its establishment in 1954 and produces both commercial and passenger vehicles [10] - The company has a production capacity of 100,000 commercial vehicles and 400,000 passenger vehicles annually, serving major clients in logistics and cold chain industries [10]