In its effort to check the coronavirus pandemic, Geely Automotive said it is set to develop healthy cars by investing $USD54m to fund the initiative.
In a statement, the automobile group said the move not only adds a new dimension to Geely’s understanding of “passenger safety but also represents a new development direction for automobiles.
According to the statement, development of a “healthier car” differs from specialized medical vehicles in that Geely’s products are made for ordinary consumers.
The statement explains that cars with comprehensive virus protection not only require the capability to isolate harmful substances in the air but will also need to quickly and effectively purify cabin air for occupants
It further explained that ”Geely Auto’s global R&D and design networks based in Europe, USA and China will jointly move to develop and research new environmentally sustainable materials with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which can be used within air-conditioner systems and on frequently touched surfaces such as buttons and handles.”
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Commenting on the development, President of Geely Holding Group/CEO of Geely Auto Group, A N Conghui stated that Geely Auto will make full use of its global R&D system and resources as well as cooperate with professional medical and scientific research institutions to set up special project teams to work on the new research.
He said, “Epidemic prevention is a job that requires the long-term effort of wider society. As the most common mode of transportation, consumers spend a considerable amount time in their cars, akin to a “second home”
Only by making healthier products can we meet consumer demand for better quality of life.
Based on the automotive industry’s development direction built around electrified, connectivity, intelligence, and shared mobility, auto companies should commit to developing products that help protect the health of drivers and passengers.
This will become one of Geely Auto key long-term development objectives.
