The Development of Upgraded Technologies for Vehicle Central control Glass in EV

On November 14th, China's annual output of new energy vehicles surpassed 10 million units for the very first time. It is projected that the annual production and sales volume will exceed 12 million units this year. Remarkably, within a span of merely 6 years, the industry has achieved a quantum leap from one million to ten million units, signifying a crucial milestone in China's transformation journey from being a major automobile-producing nation to an automotive powerhouse.

The automobile industry serves as a significant barometer of a country's manufacturing prowess. In the wake of the rapid ascendancy of new energy vehicles, technological innovation has emerged as the linchpin. Notably, continuous research efforts and breakthroughs in vehicle display technology have played a vital role in this upward trajectory.

Functioning as a pivotal interface for "human-vehicle interaction" within the intelligent cockpit, vehicle display panels are tasked with fulfilling multiple requirements. They must not only align with the overarching design philosophy of automobiles but also exhibit excellent scratch and wear resistance, be amenable to processing, and enable the realization of curved or even folding screen designs, all while delivering enhanced visual performance. These panels have now become the focal point for major automakers striving to create personalized and differentiated products, as well as a new frontier for domestic substitution and upstream industrial development.

The "Hundred-Screen Battle" in Vehicle Displays: Embracing Large Sizes and Diversification

In the era of traditional fuel vehicles, speedometers and tachometers predominantly adopted pointer-based designs, with glass primarily serving an isolating function. However, with the burgeoning growth of intelligent and connected vehicles, glass has evolved into a central information-bearing medium, giving rise to conspicuous trends of larger screen sizes, multi-screen configurations, and greater diversification.

Larger Central cover Glass Screen Sizes:

The dimensions of vehicle display panels have been on a continuous upward trajectory, affording ample space for information presentation. For instance, the display screen of the Xiaomi SU7, which measures 16.1 inches.

Multi-Touch Screen Glass Configurations:

The integration of multiple and larger screens within a single vehicle has become the prevailing norm. A prime example is the Leapmotor C11, whose 3 touch screens combined boast a total size of 35.1 inches.

Diversification of the cover glass screen

 The market has witnessed a proliferation of innovative screen types, including privacy screens, transparent displays, and foldable or curling flexible screens. Concurrently, display technology has been undergoing a progressive upgrade, transitioning from LCD to more advanced variants such as LTPS, LCD, OLED, Mini LED, and Micro LED.

From the ubiquity of large-size liquid crystal instrument panels to the advent of high-definition entertainment screens for both the driver and front passenger, and from the widespread adoption of HUD (Head-Up Display) to the diversification of screen categories, vehicle display technology has entered a phase of differentiation, spawning a vibrant landscape of "a hundred flowers blooming" and what can aptly be termed the "Hundred-Screen Battle".