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SHANGHAI, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Human Horizons, the leading new mobility and intelligent technology company,

has unveiled their latest innovation in partnership with internationally

renowned materials science company Dow Inc. to be used in the world's first

evolvable super SUV, HiPhi X. Through the collaboration of the two companies,

an innovative silicone leather has been developed for the tough automotive

interior environment and will be used to upholster the seats on the HiPhi X,

providing customers with a more comfortable and environment-friendly

experience.

As a global leader in silicone leather technology, Dow has found after years of

exploration and research that the unique molecular structure of silicone

matches the consumer demands for leather in terms of softness, moisture

permeability, stability and environmental friendliness. Based on the

sophisticated understanding of the silicone technology and in-depth research

into the leather market, Dow has decided to develop a revolutionary new

synthetic leather product utilizing an innovative liquid silicone rubber

technology.

Dow applies advanced liquid silicone rubber technology to provide unique

features of stain resistance, soft touch feeling and strong weatherability. The

safer materials used have no odor and low volatile organic compounds (VOC) will

guard consumers' health and contribute to sustainability. This revolutionary

silicone leather product is capable of uses in fields with more stringent

material requirements such as automotive, yachts, aviation, medical science,

furnishing and children's room.

Regarding the joint partnership, Human Horizons founder and CEO Ding Lei said,

"We realize that electrification alone is not enough; sustainability is at the

core of our business and drives our approach. Our commitment is to re-think

sustainability, and to incorporate technology-driven and cruelty-free materials

to produce better vehicles to better serve customers holistically. Future

success depends on a commitment to sustaining the environment, our users and

our communities. The partnership with Dow is based on this concept of

innovation, and as a result, we will continue to collaborate on meaningful,

technologically advanced developments to refine a new luxury that is

sustainable."

Human Horizons joined hands with Dow in 2018 with this cross-value-chain

cooperation model. Before the new silicone leather, both companies have worked

together to release 12 other products, six of which have been implemented in

the HiPhi X. Other innovations include all-new BETAFOAM™ Acoustic Foams for the

vehicle interior to ensure outstanding Noise, Vibrations & Harshness (NVH) in

the cabin and TC thermal-conductive interface material is a game-changing

solution for battery pack safety, durability, and sustainability.

"We're using our material science to innovate more sustainable solutions for

our customers and the planet," said Dr. Weiguang Yao, Asia Pacific CTO of Dow.

"The transportation industry is undergoing its most significant transformation

now that pushes vehicle safety, intelligence, health, and comfort standards to

new heights. That presents a new frontier for material science and innovation

where Dow's MobilityScience™ platform steps in – working closely with partners

like Human Horizons to bring innovative and more environmentally friendly

solutions to the transportation industry."

The world's first evolvable super SUV, the HiPhi X, is leading the industry by

integrating sophisticated technology into a premium mass-market vehicle with

its unique intelligent H-SOA electric architecture. The HiPhi X is built upon

three core principles of "design defined by scenarios, vehicle designed by

software, and value defined by co-creation". Combining the latest in technical

innovation with all the trimmings of a luxury vehicle, the HiPhi X blurs the

line between technology and luxury to create a new segment of cars, TECHLUXE®.

This theme is embodied in the new silicone leather interior, which is both

technically advanced and yet looks and feels like the lavish interior of a

luxury vehicle. After starting nationwide delivery in May this year, the HiPhi

X is already one of the best-selling luxury all-electric vehicle in the Chinese

market, second only to the Porsche Taycan, and already surpassing Mercedes-Benz

EQC.

Moving forward, Human Horizons will be offering the new silicone leather

interior in the HiPhi X from September, setting new standards for the TECHLUXE®

sensory experience.

About HiPhi

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

HiPhi X is an EV with a lightweight hybrid aluminum-steel construction and

sustainable vegan leathers and recyclable materials which add to 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 industrialization 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.

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plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking

statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could

cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any

forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Human

Horizons' strategies, future business development, and financial condition and

results of operations; Human Horizons' limited operating history; risks

associated with electric vehicles; Human Horizons' ability to develop,

manufacture, and deliver vehicles of high quality and appeal to customers on

schedule and on a large scale; Human Horizons' ability to grow manufacturing in

its joint venture plant; product defects or any other failure of vehicles to

perform as expected; Human Horizons' ability to build the Human Horizons and

HiPhi brands; Human Horizons' ability to compete successfully; Human Horizons'

ability to secure sufficient reservations of orders; changes in consumer demand

and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies;

general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions

underlying or related to any of the foregoing. All information provided in this

press release is as of the date of this press release, and Human Horizons does

not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as

required under applicable law.