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On October 23, Continental Group held a Technology Experience Day. Through more than 10 locally developed technical demonstration vehicles, it showcased its R & D achievements in the fields of autonomous driving systems, braking systems, software-defined vehicles, and in-vehicle display technologies.

Autonomous Driving: Mapless Urban NOA

The joint venture between Continental Group and Horizon Robotics, Intelligent Driving Continental, was established in September 2021, focusing on the R & D of high-level intelligent driving software and hardware solutions. On this Technology Experience Day, Continental Group demonstrated the actual effect of the mapless and lightweight urban NOA.

This system solution is equipped with 11 intelligent cameras, 1 forward millimeter-wave radar, and an intelligent driving domain controller based on the Horizon Journey 6 solution. Compared with the mainstream solutions on the market, it adds surround-view cameras.

In terms of technical route, it does not rely on high-precision maps and supports lightweight urban NOA, high-speed NOA, memory parking, and intelligent parking, enabling L2+ full-scenario intelligent driving.  

· Mapless Urban NOA

Braking: MKC Series Brake-by-Wire Products, EMB Electronic Brake Products

Braking is one of the core modules of Continental Group. On this Technology Experience Day, Continental Group showcased the demonstration vehicle of the EMB (Electro-Mechanical Brake) electronic mechanical braking system for the first time.

This demonstration vehicle is equipped with the most cutting-edge "dry" brake-by-wire system, which has an open standard signal interface for the entire vehicle. In mass production projects, it can be controlled through the domain controller that includes this module.

The biggest difference between EMB and the traditional hydraulic braking system is that it completely eliminates the brake fluid, which has a certain degree of positive gain in safety redundancy, environmental protection, equipment cost, and the subsequent vehicle maintenance for users. Due to the use of complete electrical control, the response speed of EMB is faster, and the operation of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) during emergency braking is also more smooth.

 EMB Electronic Mechanical Brake System

Software-Defined Vehicle Solution: Chassis Cross-Domain Solution

In the vehicle's underlying architecture, Continental Group also has a layout. On the Technology Experience Day, Continental demonstrated the chassis cross-domain solution. This solution integrates the control units of the vehicle chassis and body into separate domain controllers. Through the central dynamic control software, it broadens the dynamic boundaries of the vehicle, which can not only improve the vehicle's dynamic performance but also ensure driving safety.

Central Dynamic Control Software

Cockpit Display: HUD, Ruiyin Display

Continental Group also showcased a user experience demonstration vehicle developed by the local R & D team. This demonstration vehicle showcases Continental Group's newly developed panoramic head-up display, wide-field zoom augmented reality head-up display, and Ruiyin Display (In2visible Display) technology. This cockpit display technology can replace the traditional instrument panel, center console, and co-pilot screen, bringing higher freedom to the cockpit interior design.  

In-Vehicle Entertainment Facilities

Mr. Tang En, President and CEO of Continental Group China, said, "Continental Group continues to deepen the localization strategy, continuously strengthening the R & D and implementation of forward-looking technologies and solutions in the Chinese market, to meet the growing needs of the Chinese market and customers with faster speed, better products, and better services."