Chinese EV maker Nio's new flagship electric vehicle, the ET7, features a 12.8-inch flexible AMOLED center display and 10.2-inch HDR Mini LED-backlit digital instrument cluster from Chinese OLED display giant BOE, according to display and semiconductor industry research firm CINNO Research.
The NOMI AI assistant features a 2.18-inch round flexible AMOLED display from BOE, according to CINNO Research.
At Nio Day 2020 in Chengdu on January 9, Nio unveiled the ET7, the first model to feature a 150kWh solid-state battery pack with a maximum range of more than 1,000 kilometers.
The interior design features a 12.8-inch flexible AMOLED center display for an innovative and unique look, and high resolution for brilliant picture quality, Nio said at the time.
Its 10.2-inch HDR Mini LED-backlit digital instrument cluster enables fine-grained light control in thousands of zones through zone dimming technology. This gives the screen a higher color contrast and a clearer picture of the vehicle's driving conditions, ensuring driving comfort and safety.
BOE has been cooperating with Nio. At the "BOE Innovation Day" on December 14, BOE showcased Mini LED, BD Cell, flexible display, total reflection technology, and Smart Window IoT solutions in Nio's Smart Cockpit.
BOE said at the time that these innovative display technologies bring infinite possibilities for smart cockpits and a new experience of smart travel for people.
BOE said that the in-vehicle display products equipped with its Mini LED technology can realize thousand-level zoning fine light control, and have a million-level ultra-high contrast ratio to bring a more pure and natural display effect.
Its reflective LCD display makes full use of reflected ambient light, with low power consumption characteristics while also achieving a healthy eye protection effect.
The application of flexible OLED rear lights and transparent displays also brings more imagination to vehicle interior design, BOE said.
With the gradual application of innovative technologies in the automotive field, automotive glass is increasingly changing. BOE has introduced smart dimming windows that can be used in automotive sunroofs, and side windows.
At present, BOE has launched S-shaped curved flexible AMOLED screen with a 300mm radius of curvature, which can be divided into three screens to simultaneously display the passenger's entertainment system, the central control system, and the body indication system of the driving instrument. The transparent A-pillar with the flexible screen eliminates blind spots in the view and makes the ride safer.
The AR HUD system displays vehicle status information, positioning, and maps on the front windshield, fitting navigation instructions to the road, providing users with a more intuitive and convenient AR real-world navigation experience.
In addition, BOE also launched a series of products such as instrument display products with BD Cell technology, 3D curved car display, 49-inch concave car display with 4200R curvature, 2.8mm narrow bezel car display, and 2000nit OLED rear lights.
Data from Omdia, a global market research agency, shows that BOE's in-car display shipment area has jumped to second place in the world in the first three quarters of 2020. Currently, BOE's products have been applied to almost all mainstream automotive brands in China, the US, Germany, UK, Japan, and Korea.
(Source: cnEVpost)
