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China challenges Toyota, Ford and Honda with 2.0 flexible metal engine that promises record efficiency; automaker responsible for technology will invest R$5,5 billion in Brazil

Written by Alisson Ficher
Published 27/08/2024 às 20:13

Chinese giant GAC launches Quark Electric Drive 2.0, an electric motor with record efficiency and flexible metal technology, challenging Toyota, Ford and other renowned brands. The company will soon arrive in Brazil with investments of R$5,5 billion.

While brands like Toyota, Ford and Honda lead the market, a Chinese giant, GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group), emerges with an innovation that could completely change the game.

The manufacturer, known for its rapid production capacity, is now about to launch an electric motor that promises not only record efficiency, but also a new era in electric mobility.

The engine that promises to break all records

O Quark Electric Drive 2.0, the name given to the new engine developed by GAC, is generating expectations that go beyond China's borders.

With an efficiency of 98,5%, this engine redefines the concept of performance in electric vehicles, surpassing models from Toyota, Ford and Honda.

As revealed by the company, the engine's power density reaches an impressive 13 kW/kg, a mark that puts it ahead of many competitors.

But it’s not just the efficiency that’s impressive. Quark Electric Drive 2.0 can achieve 30.000 rpm (revolutions per minute), a number that sets a new standard for electric motors.

Furthermore, the most intriguing innovation is the material used to manufacture the engine: a flexible metal called an “amorphous soft magnet” (amorphous soft magnet).

This material, with permeability up to 100 times greater than that of a common steel sheet, has a thickness comparable to a quarter of a sheet of A4 paper.

(Image: Disclosure/GAC)

More autonomy and performance

According to the portal carnewschina, one of the most significant benefits of Quark Electric Drive 2.0 is the ability to increase the range of electric vehicles by up to 50 km.

For plug-in hybrids, this margin can reach additional 150 km, a considerable advance that reinforces GAC's potential in the sector, placing it as a serious competitor to established brands, such as Tesla, Nissan and Volkswagen.

It is no surprise that GAC is standing out in the race for the energy transition. The company had already surprised by presenting a new generation of smarter chassis, focused on providing a safer and more dynamic driving experience.

Now, with the Quark Electric Drive 2.0, the automaker reinforces its commitment to innovation, showing that it is ready to compete in an increasingly demanding global market.

GAC invests heavily in Brazil

Meanwhile, Brazil is preparing to receive one of the biggest investments of GAC outside of China. During a recent meeting in Beijing, between the president of GAC, Feng Xingya, and the vice-president of Brazil, Geraldo Alckmin, the automaker confirmed a significant contribution to the country.

US$1 billion (around R$5,5 billion) will be invested over the next five years, with the aim of expanding its operations and bringing this cutting-edge technology to the national territory.

GAC's arrival in Brazil is not only a milestone in the local automotive industry, but also an opportunity for the country to position itself at the forefront of innovation in electric mobility.

With this investment, GAC intends not only to install production units, but also to create a research and development center focused on adapting its technologies to the needs of the Brazilian market.

(Image: Disclosure/GAC)

What to expect in the future

With With so many innovations in sight, the global auto industry is about to undergo a significant transformation.

GAC, with its Quark Electric Drive 2.0, positions itself as one of the leaders of this new era, challenging traditional brands such as Toyota, Ford, Tesla and Volkswagen, promising to redefine the standards of efficiency and performance in electric vehicles.

Now, the question remains: is Brazil ready to receive this technological revolution? Comment below and share your expectations about the impact of this innovation on the national market.

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Alisson Ficher

Journalist graduated in 2017 and working in the field since 2015, with six years of experience in print magazines and over 12 thousand online publications. Specialist in politics, jobs, economics, courses, among other topics. If you have any questions, want to report an error or suggest a topic on the topics covered on the site, please contact us by email: alisson.hficher@outlook.com. We do not accept resumes!

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