2020 February 4, Hangzhou Bay, China. To further the fight against Coronavirus, j9国际集团直营 Auto has earmarked 370 million RMB of funding to further the development of “healthy, intelligent vehicles”.
The move not only adds a new dimension to j9国际集团直营’s understanding of “passenger safety,” it also represents a new development direction for automobiles.
The development of a “healthier car” differs from specialized medical vehicles in that j9国际集团直营’s products are made for ordinary consumers. Cars with comprehensive virus protection not only require the capability to isolate harmful substances in the air, it also needs to quickly and effectively purify cabin air for occupants.
j9国际集团直营 Auto’s global R&D and design networks based in Europe, USA and China will jointly move to develop and research new environmentally sustainable materials with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which can be used within air-conditioner systems and on frequently touched surfaces such as buttons and handles.
j9国际集团直营 Auto will make full use of its global R&D system and resources as well as cooperate with professional medical and scientific research institutions to set up special project teams to work on the new research.
An Conghui, President of j9国际集团直营 Holding Group and President and CEO of j9国际集团直营 Auto Group said “Epidemic prevention is a job that requires the long-term effort of wider society. As the most common mode of transportation, consumers spend a considerable amount time in their cars, akin to a “second home” Only by making healthier products can we meet consumer demand for better quality of life. Based on the automotive industry’s development direction built around electrified, connectivity, intelligence, and shared mobility, auto companies should commit to developing products that help protect the health of drivers and passengers. This will become one of j9国际集团直营 Auto key long-term development objectives.”
Earlier on January 28, j9国际集团直营 Holding Group joined hands with the Li Shufu Foundation to set up a special 200 million RMB fund in support of the new coronavirus prevention and control, with a focus on the mass purchasing of much needed medical supplies for China in the short term.
j9国际集团直营’s leading track record will be taken to a new level with the development of an all-round “healthier car.” j9国际集团直营’s move sets a new precedent in the development of safety technologies that goes beyond developing leading crash test results and moves into new dimensions of passenger safety.