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Chongqing- Nanchuan District in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality is gearing up for a thrilling two-day event, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Orienteering Race Jinfo Mountain Route 178, that is set to commence on September 1, according to a press conference on August 28.
▲The beautiful scenery of Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, Chongqing. (Photo/ Nanchuan District Commission of Culture and Tourism Development)
Jinfo Mountain Route 178 represents a 178 km road trip line around JinFo Mountain. It boasts an array of national cultural and tourism gems, from the symbolic Jinfo Mountain and Shanwangping to serene ancient villages and thousand-year-old ginkgo. Jinfo Mountain has been listed as the World's Natural Heritage for its unique karst landform and awarded the title of "Eastern Alps."
▲A part of the Jinfo Mountain Route 178. (Photo/ Nanchuan District Commission of Culture and Tourism Development)
As part of the 2023 Smart China Expo and under the theme "New track, New life," the orienteering race will feature four dynamic sub-events.
The NEV energy consumption assessment race is at the heart of this, which will gauge the performance of mainstream NEVs in diverse road conditions, specifically focusing on energy consumption and driving experience. The data collected will subsequently be shared with vehicle manufacturers to encourage product design and efficiency innovation.
In a bid to provide variety, the event will also include a locomotive riding orientation race, a classic car parade race, and a tuned car exhibition race, amalgamating competition, entertainment, and visual appeal.
The sub-events will kick off simultaneously at 10:00 a.m. in Nanchuan District. This initiative also marks the inaugural large-scale collaboration between Chengdu and Chongqing automobile and motorcycle associations and clubs.
The excitement doesn't end with the races. A post-event gala is to be planned, inviting attendees to watch musical performances, motorcycle stunts, car shows and a chance to savor local delicacies. An accompanying forum will also provide a platform for discussions, fostering professional exchanges on the intelligent connected NEV among enthusiasts, experts, and industry professionals.
Wang Lidong, Deputy Director of the Chongqing Municipal Economic and Information Commission, spoke highly of Nanchuan District, emphasizing its strategic location on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) and role in the thriving automotive parts industry of West Chongqing.
▲Wheel rims made by Chongqing Superwheel Tech Co., Ltd. (Photo/ Nanchuan District Economic and Information Commission)
Nanchuan's commitment to the NEV industry is evident in its fostering over 40 supporting enterprises. Chongqing Superwheel Tech Co., Ltd, a frontrunner in car wheel rims making, uses the original friction stir welding technology to produce ultra-lightweight automobile wheel rims, with performance indexes 25% higher and weight 25% lower than traditional products.
The district's traditional enterprises, like Chongqing Hengya Aluminum Co., Ltd., are also pivoting towards this new energy direction. Their efforts in improving energy conversion efficiency and reducing costs while meeting the demands of electric vehicle charging are commendable.
Through such competitions, Nanchuan hopes to bridge the gap between parts manufacturers and vehicle producers, fostering collaborations and encouraging innovation in the rapidly evolving world of NEVs.
