一个超过450亿元的超级大单，让成立才四年的新能源大黑马——楚能新能源，再次成为行业焦点。 很多人都听过宁德时代董事长曾毓群在办公室挂过"赌性坚强"四个字，以及他的敢赌与会赌，而楚能董事长代德明的赌性，与曾毓群比，是有过之无不 及。 既要又要还要 楚能新能源股份有限公司（下称：楚能），2021年8月成立于湖北二线城市孝感，主打新能源储能电池、动力电池以及能源管理系统的研发、生产与行 销。 对于新能源企业来说，2021的时间节点很尴尬，行业早已巨头林立，构建了很深的竞争壁垒。从万亿级市值的宁德时代到若干千亿级市值小龙头，中国新 能源电池企业长年霸榜世界，地位比新能源车企还要牢固。 但楚能却是明知山有虎，偏向虎山行，而且出手就震撼了全行业。 2022年12月，刚成立一年多的楚能，发布了储能行业首款"浸默"电池安全系统，惊艳全场，一举成名。 电化学储能向来是火灾的高发区，据中国储能网不完全统计，近年来国内外的相关火灾事故多达40余起，造成了重大财产损失和人员伤亡。 "浸默"电池安全系统则创造性地通过液态抑制剂，将有热失控风险的区域完全"浸没"，从而阻止火势扩散。它可在3秒内报警、10秒内启动灭火抑燃动 作，70秒完 ...

Group 1: Technological Innovation - Technological innovation serves as a strong engine for industrial development, with companies in Hubei showcasing significant innovation capabilities [3] - Dongfeng Motor's global innovation center has filed 6,297 invention patents, achieving breakthroughs such as a thermal efficiency of 45.18% for the Mach power engine and a 0.6-second start-up technology at -40°C [5] - The Changjiang 3D Scientific Computing Center in Xiaogan operates 12 supercomputers with 100 times the efficiency of traditional supercomputers while consuming only 1/150 of the power, significantly reducing drug development costs and time [6] Group 2: Green and Low-Carbon Development - Hubei has adopted a green development approach, enhancing ecological value while achieving high-quality economic growth [9] - The ecological transformation of Liangzi Lake illustrates Hubei's green development, with water quality improving and ecological tourism revenue increasing by 28.6% [11] - The Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park exemplifies a circular economy, achieving a resource utilization rate of 85% and reducing production costs by 20% [13] Group 3: Open Economy and Logistics - Hubei is enhancing its multi-modal transport system, establishing itself as a new inland open highland with a comprehensive transportation network [15] - The introduction of the "China-Europe (Central Asia) Railway" and the expansion of the cross-border logistics network have improved transportation efficiency and reduced costs [18] - Hubei's total import and export volume reached 402.31 billion yuan in the first half of the year, marking a year-on-year increase of 28.4%, significantly outpacing the national average [19]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the entry of Choneng New Energy into the automotive industry, highlighting its ambitious plans and the background of its founder, Dai Deming, who has a successful track record in both the home appliance and automotive sectors [2][11][26]. Group 1: Company Overview - Choneng New Energy is based in Hubei and specializes in energy storage batteries, power batteries, and energy management systems, positioning itself as a lithium-ion battery technology company [3][5]. - The automotive division of Choneng has grown to over 100 employees and is actively recruiting for various roles, indicating significant ambitions in the electric vehicle manufacturing sector [5][6]. - The first vehicle from Choneng is expected to target the market segment of range-extended SUVs, competing with models like Xiaomi's YU7 and AITO's M5 [10]. Group 2: Founder Background - Dai Deming, born in 1964, transitioned from a military career to the business world, initially in home appliances before moving into automotive sales [13][14]. - He founded Hubei Hengxin Delong Industrial Co., Ltd. in 2000, capitalizing on the booming automotive market post-China's WTO accession [20][22]. - Under his leadership, Hengxin has become the fourth-largest automotive dealer in China, with revenues reaching 78.51 billion yuan [26]. Group 3: Investment and Market Strategy - Choneng New Energy was established in August 2021, strategically entering the market just before the surge in demand for energy storage solutions [45][51]. - The company has invested 10 billion yuan in building its manufacturing base, which was completed in just 10 months [53]. - Choneng has launched a competitive pricing strategy, offering its 280Ah energy storage lithium battery at a price of no more than 0.5 yuan/Wh, a reduction of approximately 40% compared to previous prices [59]. Group 4: Market Position and Future Prospects - As of October 2023, Choneng has established partnerships with major domestic and international power groups, receiving orders from countries including Japan, the USA, and Australia [63]. - The company aims to expand its production capacity significantly, with plans for additional investments in the coming years [64]. - Choneng's entry into vehicle manufacturing is seen as an attempt to control the downstream supply chain, leveraging its existing automotive dealership network for potential success [74].