(Last updated in May 2020)

　　[Members] 27 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

　　[Population] 440 million

　　[Area] 4.14 million square kilometers

　　[GDP] 16.44 trillion euros (in 2019, including Britain) and 13.92 trillion euros (in 2019, excluding Britain)

　　[General Department] Brussels, Belgium

　　[League Flag] A ring consisting of 12 golden five stars on a blue background

　　[League Song] The main theme of "Ode to Joy" in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

　　[Celebration Day] "Schumann Day" May 9

　　[Presidency] Croatia (first half of 2020), Germany (second half of 2020) and Portugal (first half of 2021)

　　[A Brief History of Development] On May 9, 1950, French Foreign Minister Schumann issued a statement (known as "Schumann Plan" in history), suggesting that France and Germany establish a coal and steel community. In July 1952, France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg formally established the European Coal and Steel Community. In January 1958, six countries established the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community. In July 1967, the main institutions of the three communities merged and were collectively called the European Community. In November 1993, the Treaty on European Union (also known as the Maastricht Treaty) came into effect, and the European Community evolved into the European Union (EU). In January 2002, the euro entered circulation smoothly. After the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009, the EU has the qualification as a subject of international law, and formally replaced and inherited the European Community. The Lisbon Treaty also provides for the relevant procedures for member States to withdraw from the EU for the first time.

　　The EU has experienced seven expansions: Britain, Ireland and Denmark joined in 1973; Greece joined in 1981; Spain and Portugal joined in 1986; Austria, Finland and Sweden joined in 1995; On May 1, 2004, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta joined the EU. On January 1, 2007, Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU. Croatia officially became the 28th member of the European Union on July 1st, 2013. At present, Albania, Montenegro, northern Macedonia, Turkey and Serbia are candidates for membership.

　　Britain decided to leave the EU by referendum in June 2016, and left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered a transitional period until December 31, 2020.

　　[Internal Construction] The European integration construction has made continuous positive progress in twists and turns for more than half a century. The European Union has successively established a customs union, implemented common trade policies, agricultural and fishery policies, unified the internal big market, and basically realized the free circulation of goods, people, capital and services. Established an economic and monetary union and unified the currency in the euro zone. The integration construction has gradually expanded to the fields of diplomacy, security, justice and internal affairs, and has made continuous progress. Through the Treaty of Amsterdam and the Treaty of Nice, the EU has gradually incorporated the Schengen Agreement into the EU legal framework and judicial cooperation in the civil field into the EU mechanism. After the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009, the reform of the EU mechanism started one after another. In that year, Van Rompuy, the first permanent president of the European Council, and Ashton, the first EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, were elected. In March 2010, the European Union put forward a plan for the establishment of the External Action Agency, and the appointment of the main positions and the establishment of the agency were initially completed the following year. After the outbreak of the European debt crisis, the EU further promoted relevant reforms, including actively promoting the construction of banking union, capital market union, energy union and single digital market, and strengthening cooperation in the fields of security and defense. At present, the EU is the group of countries with the highest degree of regional integration in the world.

　　[Main institution]

　　(1) the European Council, also known as the EU summit or the EU summit. The highest decision-making body of the European Union. The Council of Europe is composed of heads of state or government of member States, the President of the Council of Europe and the President of the European Commission. The Council of Europe has the post of President, with a term of two and a half years, which can be renewed for one term. The current chairman is former Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, who took office on December 1, 2019.

　　(2) The Council of the European Union, also known as the Council of Ministers, is the EU legislative and policy-making and coordinating body. The Council is composed of one ministerial representative from each member state and corresponding ministers according to different areas of discussion. Except that the Council of Ministers is chaired by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, the President of the Council is the rotating presidency, with a term of six months.

　　(3) The European Commission, referred to as the European Commission for short, is the legislative proposal and executive body of the European Union. The current Committee consists of 27 members, consisting of one representative from each member country, including one chairman and eight vice-chairmen, with a term of five years. The current chairman is Ursula von der Leyen, former German Defense Minister, who took office on December 1, 2019.

　　(4) European Parliament. EU supervisory, advisory and legislative bodies. Members are directly elected by member States for a term of five years. The current (ninth) parliament was formally established in July 2019, with 705 members and 7 party groups. The current Speaker, Sassoli (Italian), was elected and took office in July 2019 for a term of two and a half years.

　　(5) European External Action Service. Under the leadership of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (who is also the Vice-President of the European Commission), it coordinates the foreign policies of member States. The current EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, former Spanish Foreign Minister, who took office on December 1, 2019.

　　The EU is the second largest economy in the world. In 2019, the euro zone economy grew by 1.2%. The International Monetary Fund predicts that the economic growth rate of the euro zone will be -7.5% in 2020.

　　[External Relations] The EU External Action Agency is the competent department of the EU’s external relations, which consists of six general departments: Asia-Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, Americas, Africa, Middle East and North Africa and Human Rights, Global and Multilateral Affairs. The authority includes traditional foreign policy, development policy, human rights, military security, civil crisis management and other fields. EU member states make decisions through intergovernmental cooperation.

　　The EU is actively engaged in all-round diplomacy. By the end of 2019, diplomatic relations have been established with more than 160 countries, and 39 regional and international organizations have sent representative offices to the European Union. We have established strategic partnership and regular leaders’ meeting mechanism with many parties. The EU pursues effective multilateralism, advocates free trade, actively leads international cooperation in energy and climate change, and emphasizes maintaining the status and role of the United Nations. In June 2016, the EU issued a global strategy of foreign and security policy entitled "Common Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe", aiming at the four common interests of promoting peace and security, achieving prosperity, promoting democracy and establishing a rules-based international order, and taking "principled pragmatism" as the basic program of foreign action. In December 2019, the new EU institutions decided to take "pragmatism, unity and partnership" as the three major diplomatic principles and vigorously carry out "climate diplomacy".

　　Relations with Britain. During the transition period, Britain has the right to negotiate new agreements in trade and other fields with third parties when it withdraws from the EU institutions, but it must continue to abide by EU laws and rules, temporarily stay in the EU customs union and the single market, and start negotiations on the UK-EU free trade agreement.

　　Relations with the United States. Europe and the United States are allies in politics and security, and are the most important trade and investment partners in economy. In July 2018, European Commission President Juncker visited the United States, held talks with US President Trump and issued a joint statement, saying that it would open a new stage of Europe-US relations with profound friendship, trade promotion and mutual benefit. In September, the European Parliament adopted a report on European-American relations. There are differences on issues such as free trade, military expenditure sharing, climate change and the Iranian nuclear issue. In October 2019, the United States announced a new tariff of 6.7 billion euros on European products. In December, the United States once again announced the imposition of tariffs on European products, and the European Union said that member States would jointly respond to the US-Canada tariff plan.

　　Relations with Russia. EU attaches importance to its relations with Russia. Russia is the largest neighbor, the third largest trading partner and an important energy source of the European Union. At the same time, there are differences and contradictions between Europe and Russia on issues such as energy supply and European security. The Ukrainian crisis has seriously affected European-Russian relations, leading to economic sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia. In June 2019, the EU announced the extension of sanctions against Russia until June 23, 2020.

　　Relations with western Balkan countries. The EU has held many summits with five western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, northern Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) and Kosovo, mainly discussing regional economic development and the accession of western Balkan countries. In February 2018, the European Commission issued the "Western Balkan Strategy" to actively promote the accession process of the five western Balkan countries and Kosovo. In April 2019, the informal summit of the Western Balkans of the European Union was held in Berlin, attended by leaders of the five western Balkans and Kosovo. In July, the EU Western Balkan Summit was held in Poznan, Poland, focusing on cooperation in the fields of transportation and energy, digital economy, security and good-neighborly relations. At present, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia are candidates for membership.

　　Relations with "eastern partner countries" In 2009, aiming at Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine and other six countries, the European Union put forward the "Eastern Partnership" plan under the framework of peripheral policies, and devoted itself to promoting relations with the six countries at the bilateral and multilateral levels. In 2009, the first Eastern Partnership Summit was held in Prague and the Declaration on Eastern Partnership was signed. Since then, the summit has been held four times, namely Warsaw Summit (2011), Vilnius Summit (2013), Riga Summit (2015) and Brussels Summit (2017). In May 2019, the EU held a series of activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership. In October, the European Council decided that the European Commission and the EU External Action Agency should solicit opinions from all parties and submit the EU’s "Eastern Partnership" development proposal after 2020 in due course.

　　Relations with Central Asian countries. In December 2015, the EU held an EU-Central Asia ministerial meeting with Central Asian countries, and announced that it would provide 1 billion euros of development assistance to Central Asian countries by 2020 to support countries in the region to achieve sustainable natural resource management, social and economic development and regional security. In May 2019, the EU issued a new strategic policy document for Central Asia. The EU supports the early realization of peaceful reconciliation in Afghanistan, and believes that only through political dialogue can the Afghan issue be finally solved, and supports the signing of a peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban in Afghanistan.

　　Relations with African countries. The EU is Africa’s main trading partner and the most important donor. In December 2005, the EU adopted its first Africa strategy document, EU and Africa: Towards Strategic Partnership. In May 2019, Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, visited four countries in the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Kenya, Djibouti and Ethiopia). In February 2020, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy borrell visited the AU headquarters to attend the 10th EU-AU Commission meeting. In March, the EU issued a new strategic document on cooperation with Africa, focusing on green transformation and energy, digital transformation, sustainable growth and employment, peace, security and governance, migration and personnel mobility.

　　Relations with countries in the Middle East. The EU is concerned about the Middle East peace process and advocates recognizing Israel’s right to exist and the Palestinian people’s right to establish a state, and peacefully resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict through political negotiations. The EU is seriously concerned about the announcement by the United States to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the impact this will have on the prospects for peace in the Middle East. The EU is committed to safeguarding the Iranian nuclear deal, supporting the "trade settlement support mechanism" of Britain, France and Germany, and expressing concern about Iran’s reduced compliance. The EU is the largest provider of humanitarian assistance to Syria, supports Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, advocates political channels to solve the Syrian issue, and actively promotes the Syrian opposition to participate in peace talks. The EU is concerned about Libyan refugees, terrorism, arms smuggling and other issues, supports the UN-led peace process, and calls for political dialogue to solve the Libya issue.

　　Relations with other Asian countries. The EU attaches great importance to its relations with Asia and continues to increase its investment in the region. In January 2018, the 25th meeting of the EU-ASEAN Joint Cooperation Committee was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. In May, the EU Council of Foreign Ministers adopted a resolution on strengthening security cooperation with Asia, regarding maritime security, cyber security, counter-terrorism, dealing with mixed threats, conflict prevention and non-proliferation as key areas for deepening security cooperation between the two sides. In October 2019, the EU issued the policy document "Strengthening Security Cooperation with Asia", clarifying that the EU attaches great importance to security cooperation with the Asian region, and will deepen cooperation between the two sides in the fields of maritime security, cyber security, counter-terrorism, conflict prevention and mixed threats, and focus on improving the level of cooperation with ASEAN.

　　Relations with Latin American countries. EU seeks cooperation with Latin American countries. In April 2018, the EU and Mexico reached a new trade agreement to impose zero tariffs on trade in goods. In May, the first EU-Cuba Council meeting was held in Brussels. On the issue of Venezuela, the EU advocates that the crisis should be resolved by the Venezuelan people themselves through peaceful means, and that Venezuela needs to hold free and fair presidential elections and oppose external military intervention. In February 2019, the EU led the establishment of the "International Contact Group" on Venezuela. In October, the European Union, UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration held an international solidarity conference on the Venezuelan refugee and immigration crisis in Brussels.

Source: Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It is no exaggeration to say that space and comfort are important indicators for consumers to choose a car at present, because most people’s demands are to take a family trip. The late car cost is the focus of its potential consumers. As for the outstanding performance of the car, please read it together.

Let’s take a look at the appearance of Bao Junyue Plus. The front of Bao Junyue Plus is relatively calm and looks sporty. Combined with the rounded headlights, the visual impact is full. The car is equipped with LED daytime running lights, automatic opening and closing, delayed closing and so on. Coming to the side of the car, the size of the car body is 3996 mm * 1760 mm * 1726 mm. The car adopts dynamic lines, giving people a very simple feeling. With large-sized thick-walled tires, it gives people a very round feeling. Looking back, Bao Junyue also has the personality of the rear line of Plus, the taillights are very sharp, and the whole looks very dignified.

In terms of interior, the interior shape of Baojun Yueye Plus is more solid, which is consistent with the positioning of the car. The car looks very good outside the steering wheel. It is equipped with functions such as manual adjustment of the steering wheel up and down, and its practicality and face value are not bad. From the central control point of view, the car is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD central control screen, which makes the interior style impressive and gives people a clean feeling. Let Xiaobian introduce the dashboard and seats. The dashboard of this car presents a personalized design style, and the design is more fashionable and concise. The car uses leather seats, which are wide and thick, and the overall ride feels soft and comfortable.

Baojun Yueye Plus matches the gearbox, which is 75KW and 180N.m, with good power performance.

Bao Junyue also has a good performance in the space of the Plus trunk. If there are large items during the trip, you can put down the rear seats to expand the space. In addition, the car is equipped with anti-lock braking (ABS), LED daytime running lights, brake assist (EBA/BAS, etc.), braking force distribution (EBD), traction control (ASR/TCS, etc.), main driver airbag, co-pilot airbag, front side airbag and other safety configurations.

What’s your main impression of this car after reading the whole article? The car introduced today is remarkable in terms of space, configuration and power, and home travel is also a good helper.

Take advantage of the Group’s 55th anniversary brand Dongfeng, and enjoy millions of glory of luxury electric off-road!

On September 24th, Dongfeng grandly launched the Warrior 917 Dragon Armor. This is not only a luxury electric off-road vehicle, but also marks the breakthrough of China automobile industry in the high-end market. Through film co-branding and innovative technology, Dongfeng Warrior 917 shows the strength of the brand in technology and design, and becomes the focus of market attention.

Market Breakthrough of Film Co-branded Vehicles

Warrior 917 Dragon Armor, starting at 768,000 yuan. Its design is inspired by loong elements, combined with the image of the Dragon Commando in the film, and it is painted with highlight desert storm yellow, making it the focus of the city and the wilderness.

Car buyers enjoy a number of free rights, such as life-long free car pick-up and road rescue, as well as 20G cockpit entertainment traffic per month. This user-centered strategy enhances the brand appeal. In addition, Dongfeng Warrior 917 provides users with a number of car purchase privileges, including limited gifts worth up to 38,000 yuan, such as home piling, chassis armor and replacement subsidies, demonstrating its innovation in high-end customized services.

Extreme off-road performance and technological innovation

Known for its strong technical performance, Dongfeng Warrior 917 is equipped with the world’s first electric drive assembly integrating differential lock and two-speed gearbox, providing a maximum of 816 horsepower and a torque of 1050 N·m, far exceeding the traditional fuel vehicle. The electronically controlled differential lock and the central virtual differential lock ensure the vehicle’s ability to get out of trouble in complex terrain and are suitable for various off-road challenges.

The intelligent chassis design makes it extremely flexible, with the rear wheel angle of 10.6 and the minimum turning radius of only 5.1m.. The warrior all-terrain system M ATS provides a variety of off-road modes, which can automatically identify and adapt to different terrain, making it easy for drivers to cope with various road conditions. Professional equipment such as high-performance K-MAN coil spring nitrogen reduction and T-MAX professional electric winch further enhance the off-road ability and safety of vehicles.

Dongfeng Warrior 917 not only performed well in power, but also lowered the threshold of off-road driving through intelligent technology, attracting more attention of off-road enthusiasts.

The first film and television joint name, highlighting the true colors of Gao Ding.

As the first film joint car in China, Dongfeng Warrior 917 is not only an innovative attempt in the automotive field, but also a successful example of cross-border cooperation. Yu Dong, the chairman of Bona Film, became the first owner. He said that this car is a witness to the progress of China’s film and automobile industries and symbolizes the deep integration of the two industries.

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary, Dongfeng Company demonstrated its strategic layout in the field of luxury electric off-road vehicles. Warrior brand will continue to lead the trend, and strive to define the new height of cross-country in China through extreme cross-country and intelligent technology. Cao Dongjie, general manager of Dongfeng Warriors Technology, stressed that the company will take users as the center and provide users with products and services that exceed expectations through innovation.

In the future, Dongfeng Warrior will continue to expand its product matrix and meet the diverse needs of users with excellent technology and design. This not only shows the innovative ability of China automobile industry, but also injects new vitality into the luxury electric off-road vehicle market.

【 High and low judgment 】

The listing of Dongfeng Warrior 917 Jiaolong Armor marks another big step for Dongfeng Company in the high-end electric off-road vehicle market. With its unique design and excellent performance, this car not only meets the expectations of the market for luxury off-road vehicles, but also lays a solid foundation for the future development of the brand. Dongfeng Warrior will continue to be driven by innovation, promote the development of China off-road vehicle market and write a new chapter.

There are two power combinations: 2.0L self-priming and 2.5L hybrid. The driving experience and power performance of 2.5 hybrid are better, but the price is much higher. Therefore, many people pay attention to the Willanda 2.0L model. After all, the price of the 2.0L model is lower. Onion test-drove the version of Willanda 2.0L some time ago. Generally speaking, the power of 2.0L is not good, but for most people, there is no need to worry at all, and it is still brisk and heel-following when driving everyday, but its power is also insufficient.

Today, the "2023 Toyota Velanda 2.0L Two-wheel Drive Luxury PLUS Edition" model reviewed by Onion is a two-wheel drive sub-top model of Velanda, with a discount of 14,000 yuan at the terminal and a bare car price of 187,800 yuan. Deluxe PLUS is a newly added enhanced version this year. The Deluxe PLUS version has been upgraded with 12.3-inch LCD instrument, segmented panoramic sunroof, co-pilot power seat and other configurations.

[Satisfied]

Willanda and the shared platform are built, while Willanda’s body length is longer, and Willanda’s appearance looks milder. In fact, this car of Willanda is also available in Southeast Asia and some European countries, just hanging Suzuki LOGO, which proves that the design of this car is very good. After the experiencer (height 175 cm) adjusts his sitting posture, there is still more than two punches between his legs and the back of the front seat, so adults with normal body will not feel crowded; Secondly, the ride comfort is better. The rear seat cushions of the two cars are long enough and thick enough to have a certain sense of sinking. At the same time, the backrest supports multi-angle adjustment, with handrails and cup holders; In addition, it is equipped with a rear air conditioning air outlet and dual USB charging ports; Finally, the backrest of the seat supports equal proportion falling down, which can maximize the space of the trunk and has good flexibility.

[dissatisfied]

Compared with the hard-core and wild appearance, seeing the inside of Willanda’s car will make people have the illusion of going back to the past. The overall layout is regular, the functional area design is also very clear, and it is also equipped with a floating central control screen. This central control screen looks awkward, like an old LCD TV, not only thick, but also quite large. The materials used in the car can only be said to be average, and a large area of hard plastic can be seen everywhere, and the sense of grade is naturally worse; Fortunately, there are leather materials with stitching technology, chrome trim and piano paint to neutralize this roughness. Finally, there is a bulge in the center of the floor, which is not very high, but it will also have a certain impact on the passengers in the middle of the back row; Moreover, the seat in the middle position is hard, and long-term riding will inevitably induce fatigue.

[Driving experience]

The Wilanda 2.0L model has a maximum horsepower of 171 horsepower and a maximum torque of 206 Nm. The parameters are very general, but the driving performance is much better than expected. First of all, it is very light at the start, and the whole power output is also linear and heel-following. When driving in the city, there will be no feeling of insufficient power at all.

At high speed, when the speed exceeds 80km/h and then accelerates, the dynamic performance is more general. At this time, if you step on the accelerator deeply, the noise of the engine will be much more obvious than the acceleration feeling. However, as long as you don’t overtake continuously, this kind of motivation is enough.

[Chassis performance]

In the past, the suspension adjustment of Japanese cars was basically based on comfort, and it was more or less accompanied by some looseness. Willanda, on the other hand, is completely different. The chassis as a whole is tougher, with good integrity and support, and there is no loose feeling at all.

In shock filtering, after the texture of the surface layer of the road surface is smooth, the remaining bumps will be transmitted to the car with a relatively crisp feeling. However, in the event of a big bump, Willanda’s performance is relatively average. The rear stroke of the shock absorber can be said to be very hard, and the texture of the chassis seems to have returned to the level of Japanese cars.

[Fuel consumption]At present, the comprehensive fuel consumption of this car is about 9 liters per 100 kilometers, which is not much different from that of the fuel SUV of the same level. Most of the application scenarios of this car are in cities, and there is no way to reduce fuel consumption.

[Summary]

Willanda has an appearance suitable for all ages, with a well-regulated space and more than enough for home use; The seat is more comfortable, and the chassis texture is much better than that of previous Toyota cars. However, its interior materials are very general, the engine noise is too high, and the car system can achieve basic functions, but its display effect and fluency need to be improved. Generally speaking, Willanda can do it without pursuing a sense of science and technology, and pursuing comfort at home and easy driving of vehicles.

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The BMW i4 has a very dynamic design, and the front face adopts a closed kidney grille, which highlights its identity as an electric vehicle. Headlights use a unique LED light source, which is sharp in shape and creates a strong visual impact. The body lines are smooth and elegant, and the waistline on the side of the body extends from the front of the car to the rear of the car, showing a sporty posture. On the whole, BMW i4 perfectly combines modern technology and sports style, showing the unique charm of luxury electric vehicles.

The body size of the BMW i4 is 4785 * 1852 * 1455mm, the wheelbase is 2856mm, the front tread is 1601mm, and the rear tread is 1630mm. The body lines are smooth, combined with a low roof and a dynamic waistline design, showing a strong sporty atmosphere. In terms of tires, the front wheel specifications are 245/45 R18 and the rear wheel specifications are 255/45 R18. The matching rim style is sporty and fashionable, which improves the visual effect and handling performance of the whole vehicle.

The interior design of BMW i4 fully embodies the fusion of luxury and technology, creating a fashionable and comfortable driving environment. The car’s central control screen size is 14.9 inches, which supports the voice recognition control of multimedia system, navigation, telephone and air conditioning, bringing intelligent operation experience to drivers. The steering wheel is made of genuine leather, and has the function of manual adjustment up and down and back and forth to ensure that every driver can find the most suitable grip angle. In terms of seats, BMW i4 offers a variety of material choices, including imitation leather, genuine leather and leather /Alcantara mix, ensuring the comfort of riding. The main and auxiliary seats have the functions of front and back adjustment, backrest adjustment, height adjustment (4-way), leg rest adjustment and lumbar support (4-way), which further enhances the riding experience. In addition, the front seats are also equipped with heating function, which enhances the ride comfort. Bmw i4 is also equipped with wireless charging function of mobile phone and various multimedia/charging interfaces, which provides a convenient experience for drivers.

BMW i4 is equipped with a powerful motor with a maximum power of 210 kW and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, which provides excellent acceleration performance and driving pleasure for the vehicle.

The owner of car home spoke highly of the BMW i4. He said that although the configuration parameters of the I-series 3, 5 and X3 were almost the same, he still chose to spend more money on the i4, just for the unique face value and personality. He said: "The big nostrils are not mediocre at first glance. People who drive out are guessing at 600,000. I am embarrassed."

　　Recently, in order to further promote the application of biodiesel in the field of ships, the Preparatory Committee of China (Yangtze River Delta-East China) Biofuel Technology and Industry Development Alliance was formally established in Shanghai. The Preparatory Committee of the Alliance, led by the Shanghai Food Safety Federation, will jointly explore and implement the demonstration application of biodiesel in the whole process and industry chain in Shanghai, Yangtze River Delta and even East China, promote the green transformation of China’s shipping industry and open a new chapter for biodiesel’s "going to the sea".

　　■ Promote the expansion of application scenarios

　　Biodiesel is a liquid renewable fuel produced with animal and vegetable oils as the main raw materials, which has the characteristics of high cetane number and low sulfur, and is generally used after being mixed with traditional petrochemical diesel in a certain proportion. Biodiesel production in China is mainly based on "waste cooking oil" and leftover materials of oil industry, which can greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared with traditional petrochemical diesel.

　　In the Notice on Organizing the Pilot Demonstration of Biodiesel Promotion and Application, the National Energy Administration proposed to expand the application scenarios of domestic biodiesel by organizing the pilot demonstration of biodiesel promotion and application, including the promotion of vehicle biodiesel and marine biodiesel, such as "promoting the application of biodiesel (fuel oil) such as marine vessels B5 and B24 in bonded areas and free trade zones".

　　At present, Shanghai has formed a complete industrial chain system of "collection, transportation, disposal, adjustment and use" of biodiesel, which is mainly used for road traffic. By the end of 2023, Shanghai had injected 2.882 billion liters (about 2.4799 million tons) of B5 diesel into 35.95 million diesel vehicles, consumed 146,300 tons of biodiesel (BD 100), and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 350,000 tons.

　　The establishment of the Alliance Preparatory Committee will further unite relevant enterprises in the industrial chain, copy and promote Shanghai’s successful model to the shipping field, and help the green transformation of China’s shipping field.

　　"Biodiesel, as a renewable substitute for petrochemical diesel, has the characteristics of good environmental protection performance, good engine starting performance, good fuel performance, wide source of raw materials and renewable. The popularization and application of biodiesel is of great significance for optimizing China’s energy structure, ensuring energy security and reducing environmental pollution. " Hang Xingping, general manager of Shanghai China Gas Ship Fuel Co., Ltd. said.

　　■ Helping the green transformation of shipping

　　The International Maritime Organization proposes that in 2030, the total annual greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping should be reduced by at least 20% compared with 2008, and strive to reduce by 30%; By 2040, the total annual greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping should be reduced by at least 70% compared with 2008, and strive to reduce by 80%. In this context, major shipping companies are exploring green fuels. Biodiesel has become one of the most realistic choices for international shipowners in the short term because of its sustainable environmental protection and easy access.

　　"The main characteristics of the shipping industry are the complexity of technology, ship type and scene, and the large scale of fuel consumption. Under the background of’ double carbon’ target, ship refueling faces great challenges. At the important time node of the transition from traditional fuels to new fuels, how to accelerate the replacement of stocks is a difficult problem that must be overcome to achieve zero emissions. " Chen Shenjun, head of the Party Committee of Shanghai China Gas Ship Fuel Co., Ltd. said, "Biofuel oil can be directly used in the main engine and boiler of ships, and basically there is no need to transform the existing power equipment such as engines. For ships that can only choose traditional fuels, considering the cost of fuel transformation and technical maturity, bio-fuel oil is attractive. "

　　According to reports, according to the current rules of the International Maritime Organization and the European Union, biodiesel (fuel oil) that has passed international sustainable development and carbon certification (ISCC) can be used for carbon emission reduction calculation. Therefore, the relevant members of the Alliance Preparatory Committee are currently promoting the ISCC certification project for domestic biodiesel.

　　"ISCC certification is carried out for the whole process and products of meal waste oil produced by domestic oil-producing enterprises, biodiesel produced by production enterprises and B24 biodiesel produced by manufacturing and selling enterprises. Domestic and foreign ships can calculate the carbon emission reduction equally when sailing internationally or entering the EU region by filling the certified B24 diesel in China, so as to solve the urgent need for a large number of domestic ships to fill marine B24 biodiesel." Lin Dao, the project leader of Shanghai China Gas Ship Fuel Co., Ltd., told the reporter of China Energy News.

　　■ Open up the internal circulation of biodiesel.

　　The data shows that in 2023, the total output of biodiesel in China exceeded 2 million tons, of which exports accounted for nearly 90%.

　　At present, the pilot supply of marine biodiesel in China is mainly based on external circulation mode. Domestic biodiesel producers export raw materials and products for producing BD100 biodiesel to overseas manufacturers, and overseas manufacturers make BD100 biodiesel into B24 biofuel overseas, and then relevant domestic enterprises buy it and fill it on domestic ships leading to the European Union.

　　"The establishment of the Alliance Preparatory Committee will unite the upstream and downstream units of biodiesel and strive to promote and apply the external circulation mode of domestic biodiesel to the internal circulation mode at this stage." Lin Dao said that the BD100 produced by domestic enterprises will be directly modulated into B24 marine bio-fuel and injected into ocean-going vessels.

　　"The EU anti-dumping investigation has accelerated the opening of the domestic biodiesel market. Now the mandatory national standard for B5 biodiesel is in progress, and the ISCC certification for B24 biodiesel is also accelerating. I believe that the domestic biodiesel market will definitely embark on the fast track. " Song Jianguo, executive vice president and secretary general of Bioenergy Branch of China Forestry and Environment Promotion Association, pointed out that with the expansion of the market in the future, from the perspective of raw oil, it may be necessary to expand to non-edible oil and further expand the raw material market. I hope to work with the upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain to jointly promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the biodiesel industry.

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