Project Overview:

The L380, the first luxury all-electric MPV from Geely LEVC Yizhen, officially launched in July 2024.

As a flagship all-electric MPV designed for the high-end business travel market, the L380 positions safety, comfort, and intelligent features as its core competitive advantages, with a commitment to creating a new generation of premium mobile travel spaces.

To further enhance the vehicle’s safe driving capabilities at night and in complex weather conditions, the L380 is equipped with the NVS Beyond-Line-of-Sight Intelligent Infrared Night Vision System developed by VEHIR.

Based on advanced infrared thermal imaging technology, this system provides drivers with a broader and more stable view of the road through long-range target detection and all-weather environmental awareness.

Additionally, the L380 is the first in the premium MPV sector to achieve deep integration between the infrared night vision system and the AR-HUD head-up display system. It innovatively projects night vision imagery and A-pillar blind spot monitoring information directly into the driver’s optimal field of view, further enhancing driving safety and the human-machine interaction experience.

Project Background and Challenges:

High-end MPV users have higher expectations regarding vehicle safety.

Typical usage scenarios include:

· Business hospitality

· Long-distance highway travel

· Nighttime driving

· Driving in rain or snow

· Airport and intercity transfers

· Family trips with multiple passengers

In these scenarios, drivers often face the following challenges:

Insufficient Nighttime Visibility:

Traditional headlights have a limited range.

When driving at high speeds:

· Insufficient time to spot pedestrians

· Limited vehicle detection range

· Delayed obstacle detection

Effects of Adverse Weather Conditions

Including:

· Heavy fog

· Snow and wind

· Dust and sand

Traditional visual systems are susceptible to environmental interference.

Interference from Bright Light and Glare:

Typical scenarios:

· Oncoming traffic at night

· High beams on the highway

· Tunnel entrances and exits

These conditions impair the driver’s ability to see clearly.

The A-pillar Blind Spot Issue:

Due to the structural characteristics of MPVs:

The A-pillar area is prone to creating blind spots.

This poses safety hazards during maneuvers such as turning and changing lanes.

Solution:

To meet the application requirements of the L380 high-end MPV, VEHIR offers the NVS Beyond-Line-of-Sight Intelligent Infrared Night Vision System solution.

The system utilizes infrared thermal imaging technology to generate real-time thermal images by detecting thermal radiation from targets.

Leveraging the advantages of infrared sensing, it provides all-weather environmental awareness.

Combined with an AR-HUD display system, it seamlessly integrates sensory information with the driver’s field of view.

Core System Features:

Extreme-Range Detection

The NVS system is capable of detecting targets at long ranges.

Known Capabilities:

Imaging Range

300 meters

Helps drivers detect potential hazards in advance.

All-Weather Environmental Awareness:

The system is capable of operating in:

· Foggy conditions

· Snow and wind

· Dust storms

· Nighttime environments with no light

Ensuring stable operation in all weather conditions

Resistant to Strong Light Interference:

The system does not rely on visible light.

Effectively handles:

· High-beam interference

· Environments with intense glare

· Sudden changes in light conditions

Hot Target Detection:

The system can detect:

· Pedestrians

· Vehicles

· Animals

Road obstacles

AR-HUD Integrated Display Solution:

Industry Innovation Highlights

The L380 is the first production model in the premium MPV segment to feature:

an infrared night vision system + AR-HUD integrated display.

Night Vision Information Display on the Windshield:

Infrared thermal imaging is displayed directly in the AR-HUD area.

Drivers no longer need to look down frequently at the instrument panel or center display.

A-Pillar Blind Spot Monitoring Integration:

Innovative system integration:

· A-pillar blind spot monitoring

· Infrared night vision display

Enhances the driver’s situational awareness

Optimizing Driver Visibility:

Features:

· Forward-facing display of information

· Reduced need to shift gaze

· Enhanced driver attention

Improves safe driving efficiency.

System Integration Highlights:

Infrared Sensing System

Responsibilities:

· Environmental sensing

· Thermal imaging generation

· Detection of high-risk targets

AR-HUD System:

Responsibilities:

· Projection of information

· Alerts for potential hazards

· Display of driver assistance information

Project Value:

For Automakers

· Build differentiated competitive advantages in the premium MPV segment

· Enhance active safety features

· Strengthen innovation capabilities in smart cockpits

For End Users:

·Improved safety during nighttime driving

·Enhanced performance in adverse weather conditions

·Reduced risk of blind spots caused by the A-pillars

·Enhanced driving comfort

Project Achievements:

The L380 has successfully achieved:

·Mass production and application of the NVS beyond-line-of-sight intelligent infrared night vision system

·Thermal imaging capability at ultra-long ranges of 300 meters

·All-weather environmental awareness capabilities

·Deep integration of infrared night vision and AR-HUD

·Integration of A-pillar blind spot monitoring with night vision display

Further advancing the commercial application of infrared thermal imaging technology in the high-end new energy MPV sector.

Project Highlights Summary:

Luxury All-Electric MPV Mass Production Project

Geely LEVC Yizhen L380.

NVS Beyond-Line-of-Sight Intelligent Infrared Night Vision System

300-meter ultra-long-range thermal imaging capability.

All-Weather Environmental Awareness

Adaptable to complex weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and sandstorms.

AR-HUD Integrated Display

Industry-leading display and interaction solution.

Integrated A-Pillar Blind Spot Monitoring

Enhances driving safety.

Safety Upgrades for High-End Business Travel

Creating a mobile safety fortress.