On July 7, 2023, PetroChina Hainan Sales Co., Ltd. and FireBright New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'FireBright') signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Haikou, marking a substantial initiation of comprehensive collaboration between the two parties. This collaboration includes, but is not limited to, jointly advancing the new battery swapping business in Hainan.
At the 2023 China Automotive People Summit and China Automotive Golden Coconut Awards ceremony held on the same day, FireBright was honored with the 'Ecological Innovation Award in the Battery Swapping Industry'. This recognition is a strong acknowledgment of their innovative achievements and business model in the field of battery swapping. It also commends their outstanding contributions to enhancing the safety and reliability of new energy vehicles, promoting the shared use of battery swapping stations and batteries, as well as enhancing flexibility in travel.
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FireBright battery swapping ecosystem not only leads domestically but also holds significant influence and collaborative opportunities internationally. They have established strong partnerships with new energy vehicle companies and governmental institutions in multiple countries and regions, working together to explore and promote the development and application of battery swapping technology and services.
Established in 2010 in Shanghai, FireBright is a company that provides comprehensive solutions for electric vehicles, battery systems, battery swapping station equipment and construction, as well as battery swapping energy services. Their core competitive advantage lies in their business model that addresses industry pain points, supports rapid profitability, and ensures sustainability. Their business ecosystem consists of four core pillars: standardized shared battery packs, enterprise-wide vehicle compatibility for shared battery swapping, innovative flexible shared battery swapping stations, and a comprehensive operational tracking system. These four pillars complement each other, forming a complete battery swapping ecosystem. This ecosystem offers users convenient, efficient, safe, and cost-effective battery swapping services, contributing to the sustainable development of electric mobility and creating a new model.
The shared battery swapping for A00-level passenger vehicles to light-duty trucks is a significant breakthrough for FireBright in the realm of vehicle sharing. Their standardized shared battery packs are designed to match the battery pack quantity with the structure and usage requirements of different vehicle models. This approach eliminates the need for full battery packs in every vehicle, saving initial purchasing costs. Moreover, it introduces a unique cross-model, cross-brand shared technology, boasting characteristics such as high performance, safety, compatibility, and intelligence. This innovation accommodates various types and brands of new energy vehicles, achieving true standardization and sharing in a meaningful sense.
The modular battery swapping technology and the innovative multi-engine battery system developed by FireBright provide enhanced vehicle safety and reliability. In the event of a malfunction in a specific battery pack while the vehicle is in operation, the unique Super BMS (Battery Management System) automatically isolates the faulty battery pack. This isolation does not affect the functionality of the remaining battery packs, allowing the vehicle to continue its journey without the need for roadside assistance. This feature significantly improves the safety and dependability of vehicle operations, which is particularly crucial for fleet vehicles.
The innovative flexible shared battery swapping station stands as a core infrastructure component for FireBright. This station integrates charging, battery swapping, energy storage, and battery maintenance into a single unit. Each time a vehicle enters the station for a battery swap, the battery undergoes inspection and maintenance to ensure its health, thereby safeguarding the vehicle's operation. The initial construction cost of these battery swapping stations is manageable, and the construction scale can be adjusted based on market demand by adding or reducing battery cabinets. This adaptability caters to diverse scenarios, requirements, and scales of construction and operation. As market saturation increases, these stations can be flexibly expanded and rapidly replicated, facilitating the rapid establishment of a battery swapping network. This approach aligns well with market-driven and large-scale strategies.
Furthermore, FireBright's battery swapping stations are equipped with comprehensive energy capabilities. They can harness renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power to generate their own electricity, storing surplus energy for later use or transferring it to other locations. This achievement leads to optimized energy utilization and conservation. It has been reported that FireBright's inaugural distributed energy storage battery swapping station in Haikou has recently been completed.
The proprietary cloud service system developed by FireBright is another cornerstone of their core technology. This system employs techniques like panoramic tracking, real-time big data, security enhancements, and instant response to provide users with comprehensive, intelligent, and personalized services. Users can conveniently use a mobile app or WeChat mini program to access information such as battery swapping station locations, make reservations, process payments, and check battery status anytime and anywhere. Through the cloud platform, FireBright can monitor the operational status of battery swapping stations in real time, swiftly identifying and addressing malfunctions to ensure seamless operations.Furthermore, leveraging operational big data analysis, FireBright can predict users' battery swapping needs, optimize station layout and operations, and enhance the overall battery swapping experience for users.
FireBright innovative achievements and business model have gained recognition and response from the market. On May 16th of this year, under the umbrella of Huoliang, Haikou YDYX New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. held a grand ceremony titled 'YDYX · Embracing the Future' at the Lin'an International Trade City in Haikou. The event marked the delivery of a thousand battery-swapped ride-hailing vehicles. YDYX incorporates technologies and services such as standardized shared battery packs, multi-engine power systems, and modular battery swapping methods developed by FireBright. The service provides efficient, safe, economical, and convenient battery swapping for ride-hailing drivers in Hainan Province. This endeavor has garnered unanimous praise from both drivers and passengers.
FireBright expressed that receiving the 'Ecological Innovation Award in the Battery Swapping Industry' is a recognition of their relentless efforts and continuous innovation in the battery swapping field. They intend to uphold the principles of "innovation-driven" and "customer-centric," continuously refine and optimize their battery swapping ecosystem, and provide users with improved battery swapping services. This commitment aims to deliver greater environmental and economic benefits to society.
FireBright vision is to become a global leader in battery swapping solutions, offering high-quality battery swapping services to new energy vehicle users worldwide. They aspire to actively contribute to global energy transition and low-carbon development.
FireBright believes that through ongoing innovation and collaboration, battery swapping will become one of the mainstream power solutions for new energy vehicles. This advancement aims to create a more beautiful, greener, and smarter travel experience, contributing to a better and more sustainable way of life for humanity.
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