At 6 am (Beijing time) on Dec 7, an AVATR 012 luxury sedan, manufactured in Chongqing, was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong, marking the beginning of its polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station. It is the world's first NEV to set foot on the frozen continent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
An AVATR 012 luxury sedan recently embarked on a polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station, becoming the world's first new energy vehicle to set foot on the frozen continent.
At 6 am (Beijing time) on Dec 7, an AVATR 012 luxury sedan, manufactured in Chongqing, was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong, marking the beginning of its polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station. It is the world's first NEV to set foot on the frozen continent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The car was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong. It is set to undergo a series of adaptive application tests against Antarctica's extreme conditions, including severe cold, fierce snowstorms, and intense ultraviolet radiation. The data collected from these tests is expected to drive advancements in functional safety, intelligent electronic control, and thermal management for NEVs, the manufacturer said.
At 6 am (Beijing time) on Dec 7, an AVATR 012 luxury sedan, manufactured in Chongqing, was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong, marking the beginning of its polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station. It is the world's first NEV to set foot on the frozen continent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
AVATR is a premium NEV brand backed by the Chongqing-based China Chang'an Automobile Group.
At 6 am (Beijing time) on Dec 7, an AVATR 012 luxury sedan, manufactured in Chongqing, was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong, marking the beginning of its polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station. It is the world's first NEV to set foot on the frozen continent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The mission aligns with the Green Expedition Initiative, an effort launched in 2017 during the 40th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting. Spearheaded by China in partnership with Australia, Chile, France, and other countries, the initiative aims to enhance scientific research and environmental preservation in Antarctica.
At 6 am (Beijing time) on Dec 7, an AVATR 012 luxury sedan, manufactured in Chongqing, was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong, marking the beginning of its polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station. It is the world's first NEV to set foot on the frozen continent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
"Selecting AVATR for Antarctic testing underscores the commitment of State-owned enterprises to advancing China's NEV sector," said Zhang Zhiguo, chairman of CATARC (Tianjin) Automotive Engineering Research Institute. "It also symbolizes the industry's resolve to innovate and explore new frontiers."
At 6 am (Beijing time) on Dec 7, an AVATR 012 luxury sedan, manufactured in Chongqing, was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong, marking the beginning of its polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station. It is the world's first NEV to set foot on the frozen continent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
At 6 am (Beijing time) on Dec 7, an AVATR 012 luxury sedan, manufactured in Chongqing, was gently lowered onto the Antarctic ice sheet from the polar research vessel Xuelong, marking the beginning of its polar testing mission at the Antarctic Central Station. It is the world's first NEV to set foot on the frozen continent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
