Core Insights - Geely Holding Group disclosed operational details and technological achievements of its European Innovation Center (Uni3) and Swedish R&D Center through a live broadcast, emphasizing its role in the company's globalization strategy focusing on safety technology, architecture development, hybrid systems, and intelligent driving [1] Group 1: R&D Centers - The European R&D Center consists of two bases in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Frankfurt, Germany, with the Swedish center established in 2013, housing over 2,000 engineers from more than 40 countries [1] - The Swedish R&D Center is responsible for developing Geely's safety technology system and global architecture, having created industry-leading architectures such as CMA, SEA, and GEA, with over 4 million vehicles globally utilizing the CMA architecture [1][4] Group 2: Testing and Validation - Gothenburg's complex climate and diverse terrain provide extreme environmental testing conditions for vehicles, including long winters for battery performance testing and various road types for chassis control and corrosion performance testing [4] - The Swedish R&D Center utilizes three major testing grounds and a European field testing network covering 30 countries to validate cold weather performance, durability, charging infrastructure, and cultural adaptability [4] Group 3: Safety Technology - The R&D Center has established a comprehensive safety system, adopting Volvo's safety standards and setting higher internal standards, including a "fail-safe" solution for autonomous driving that maintains vehicle operation during failures [6] - The innovative "Horizon-S" architecture introduces a "third energy absorption box" concept to reduce cabin intrusion during frontal collisions, with side impact protection improving impact resistance by 60% [6] Group 4: Hybrid Systems - The Ultra Hybrid system supports vehicle classes B to F, offering higher space efficiency compared to traditional DHT gearboxes, with the mass-produced Horizon electric hybrid system featuring a full-stack 900V architecture and a maximum power exceeding 1,000 kW [6] - The hybrid system integrates a 2.0T engine with a thermal efficiency of 46% and a 145 kW range extender, achieving a 16% reduction in fuel consumption while maintaining power during depletion [6] Group 5: Dynamic Control and Intelligent Driving - The Dynamic AI system adjusts driving modes in real-time through machine learning and terrain recognition, enhancing vehicle control and comfort with hardware like a 48V active stabilizer and closed dual-chamber air suspension [7] - The Zeekr 9X, the first model based on the Horizon-S architecture, features advanced technologies including a pure electric range of 380 km and a comprehensive range exceeding 1,000 km, with a pre-sale order exceeding 50,000 units within an hour [9]