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YANCHENG, China, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Leading Chinese smart mobility and autonomous driving research company, Human

Horizons, announced that the first pre-production models of the HiPhi X super

SUV have started to roll off the factory assembly line utilizing its AVP technology.

HiPhi X was officially unveiled at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show as the world's first

autonomous driving vehicle to utilize 5G enabled vehicle-to-everything (V2X)

technologies. It combines cutting-edge technical innovation with premium class

luxury. Deliveries of HiPhi X will commence in the first half of 2021.

One of the defining features of the HiPhi X is the inbuilt Level 4 Autonomous

Valet Parking (AVP) technology which allows for smart-parking and summon in

supported areas. During production, this technology proves very useful as

finished vehicles are able to automatically drive themselves from the

production line to designated delivery areas, allowing for completely unmanned

transfer and pickup. This functionality revolutionizes traditional automotive

manufacturing, leading to a safer, cleaner, and more efficient production line.

For manufacturing of the HiPhi X, Human Horizons has developed a dynamic body

production line which provides both fully automated and flexible production.

The body of the vehicle is put joined using adaptive spot welding, flow drill

screws (FDS) and self-piercing rivets (SPR) as used in the aviation industry.

These jointing technologies combined with world class adhesives and sealers

ensure the steel and aluminum materials combine to achieve complete air and

water tightness, as well as a more stable and durable body. The production

process is fully automated and consumes significantly less energy.

In keeping with the environmentally friendly production ethos of the company,

painting of the HiPhi X is also fully automated. The HiPhi X uses

state-of-the-art automatic painting technology provided by German Dürr Group to

coat all inner and outer surfaces using robots. This creates a finish that

rivals other luxury cars such as Porsche. Within the unmanned spraying area,

the factory also adopts circulating air, dry mist, rotary adsorption,

regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTO), and other world-class technologies to

further reduce energy consumption and cut down on the emission of volatile

organic compounds (VOC's). In doing so, the HiPhi X more than meets the

requirements of even the most stringent of international standards to create a

more environmentally friendly manufacturing facility.

As smart-retail continues to develop and pressure traditional business

processes, Human Horizons has invested in a complete digital system linking

together the entire organization's online and offline processes. This covers

areas such as order placement, production scheduling, quality management, error

prevention, equipment management and supply chain management. The system

automatically relays information to relevant parties. This automatic

coordination of information greatly accelerates internal process speed and

reduces the risk of human error.

The logistics processing of parts and vehicles has also been largely automated.

Throughout the vehicle assembly process, automated guided vehicles (AGV) and

ultra-quiet EMS transportation technology create a safer work environment.

Large-scale use of the 360°AGV logistics distribution system, over-the-air

(OTA) high-speed wireless technology, and remote vehicle activation allow for

unmanned on-demand transportation of both parts and vehicles.

Through a dedication to optimizing and automating the entire production and

business process, Human Horizons is moving ever closer to realizing their goal

of a mass-produced smart super-SUV, the HiPhi X.

About the HiPhi Brand

HiPhi is a premium brand created by Human Horizons and enhanced by its users.

HiPhi X is an EV with a lightweight hybrid- aluminum construction. It also

embeds sustainability with the adoption of vegan leather and the use of

recyclable materials to further increase the sustainable nature of Human

Horizons' EV products.

About Human Horizons

Human Horizons is established for R&D in innovative and leading intelligent

mobility technologies as well as the industrialisation of future-oriented smart

vehicles. Furthermore, Human Horizons builds smart transportation technologies

and contributes to the development of smart cities, which will redefine human mobility.

Source: Human Horizons

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   Caption: Finished vehicles are able to automatically drive themselves from the

production line to designated delivery areas, allowing for completely unmanned

transfer and pickup.

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   Caption: Through a dedication to optimizing and automating the entire production and

business process, Human Horizons are moving ever closer to realizing their goal

of a mass-produced smart super-SUV, the HiPhi X.