BYD has launched its new professional personalised sub-brand, Fangchengbao, and its technology, the Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) Super Hybrid Platform. The first model of the new brand - BAO 5, a super hybrid off-road SUV harnessing the DMO technology was launched, as well as a concept car, BAO 8 and BAO 3.
A press release from BYD noted that the brand name Fangchengbao symbolises a blend of precision ('Fangchend' for 'formula') and agility ('bao' for “leopard'), introducing a series of specialised technologies, including the DMO Super Hybrid Off-Road Platform, which is also inaugurated at the event.
Fangchengbao envisions the confluence of new energy technologies and diverse user preferences will unlock new user experiences such as journeying through the wilderness, speeding on racetracks, navigating through bustling cityscapes or cruising on highways.
To meet this end, Fangchengbao will integrate BYD's apex technologies, forward-looking design ethos, and a vertically integrated supply chain system to enrich every vehicle with distinctive tailor-made possibilities.
The DMO Super Hybrid Off-Road Platform powers the Fangchengbao vehicles, and the DMO combines BYD's Non-Load-Bearing Frame Designed for Hybrids with a specialised off-road hybrid architecture.
The integration taps into BYD's expertise in high-performance chassis, intelligent electric four-wheel drive, and off-road powertrains.
Instead of traditional modifications that add weight and increase rollover risks, the DMO fuses the Blade Battery and high-strength steel frame, evolving to the Cell to Chassis (CTC) technology.
The platform also boasts features like the longitudinal EHS electric hybrid system, an industry-first off-road rear-drive powertrain, and the Xiaoyun longitudinal high-performance engine, delivering a formidable system power of more than 500kW and a traction of 32,000N.
Moreover, DMO vehicles utilise intelligent torque control technology to minimise the turning radius to just 3.4 meters. Also, due to its powerful drive and precise electronic control, users can navigate through swampy terrains, rugged mountains, gravelly slopes, and many other extreme terrains. It also comes equipped with three differential locks, with low-speed gear designed for off-road scenarios.
DMO incorporates a double-wishbone independent suspension at both ends, which, when paired with DiSus-P Hydraulic Body Control System, assures SUV-like comfort even in challenging terrains. The platform achieves 35% fuel savings compared to gasoline-powered off-road vehicles.
Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President, BYD, noted that Fangchengbao aspires to redefine vehicular experience by offering an unparalleled blend of professionalism and personalisation to global users, driving a profound 'revolution' in the NEV landscape, transforming cars into unique, tailor-made assets for every individual. It is set to venture into domains such as off-road SUVs and sports cars, where traditional gasoline vehicles predominate, starting from models with the DMO platform.
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