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Do you remember,On April 18, 2023, an Ideal L7 was involved in a serious traffic accident in Handan City, Hebei ProvinceAs a result, the driver died on the spot, the AB pillar of the vehicle broke, and the body was severely deformed?
The accident has raised questions and concerns about the safety of the ideal L7, and some even believeThe Ideal L7 is a "ticking time bomb" that is not suitable for driving on Chinese roads.
The Li L7 is a high-end smart electric sedan under Li Auto, which was launched in December 2022 and is positioned as "a new benchmark for future mobility."
The Ideal L7 is equipped with the world's leading autonomous driving technology, with ultra-high performance and comfort, as well as a long cruising range. The Ideal L7 is priced at $49Starting at 80,000 yuan, it is one of the most competitive smart electric cars on the market
So,How safe is the Ideal L7? Whether it really has a design flaw or a quality issue？Will it be able to meet China's traffic regulations and safety standards? These questions are the subject of our efforts today.
First, let's take a look at the security configuration and test results of the Ideal L7。In terms of safety, Ideal L7 adopts a number of advanced technologies and measures, including:
High-strength body structureThe body of the Ideal L7 is made of a high proportion of ultra-high-strength steel and aluminum alloy materials, which meet the highest international safety standards. The body stiffness of the Ideal L7 is as high as 36 kN°, far exceeding other models in the same classIt can effectively absorb and disperse the impact force of the collision and protect the safety of the occupants in the car.
Abundant active and passive safety systems: The Ideal L7 is equipped with 6 airbags, including dual front airbags, front side airbags, and front and rear head curtains
The Ideal L7 is also equipped with ABS anti-lock braking system, EBD electronic brake-force distribution system, ESP body stability control system, TCS traction control system, HDC hill descent system, HSA hill assist system and other active and passive safety systemsIt can provide effective assistance and protection in a variety of complex road conditions and emergency situations.
Leading autonomous driving technologyThe Ideal L7 is equipped with the world's leading autonomous driving technology, including L4 autonomous driving system, full-scene perception system, intelligent interaction system, etc
The ideal L7 autonomous driving system is capable ofOn highways, city roads, parking lotsand other scenarios to realize the function of automatic drivingIt greatly improves the convenience and safety of driving
The all-scene perception system of the ideal L7 is capable of:Through a variety of sensors such as lidar, millimeter-wave radar, and high-definition camerasto perceive the surrounding environment and objects in real timeAchieve 360° monitoring without dead ends, and detect and avoid potential dangers in time
Ideal L7's intelligent interaction system,Able to use voice, touch, gestures and other waysto communicate and interact naturally with drivers and occupants, providing personalized service and entertainment.
According to the official data of Li Auto, the Ideal L7 has passed a number of strict tests and certifications in terms of safetyCertificates, including:
C-NCAP crash testThe Li L7 underwent a C-NCAP crash test at the China Automotive Technology and Research Center and received the highest five-star rating, becoming the first smart electric sedan to receive this rating
Ideal L7In frontal collisions, side impacts, offset collisions, pedestrian protectionand other projects, all of which have shown excellent safety performance, which has been highly praised by experts and **
E-NCAP crash test: The Ideal L7 has undergone an E-NCAP crash test at the European Automotive Safety Assessment Agency and has also received the highest rating of five starsIt became the first smart electric sedan to receive both C-NCAP and e-NCAP five-star ratings
Ideal L7 in**Protection, child protection, pedestrian protection, safety assistanceand other projects, all of which have reached the highest international safety standards and shown strong competitiveness.
U.S. IIHS Crash Test: The Ideal L7 has undergone IIHS crash tests with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and has also received the highest ratingIt became the first smart electric sedan to receive the highest ratings from C-NCAP, e-NCAP and IIHS at the same time
Ideal L7 inSmall overlap frontal impact, medium overlap frontal collision, side impact, roof strength, seat headrestsand other projects, all of which have demonstrated excellent safety performance and won the recognition and respect of the industry.
To sum up, the ideal L7 is in terms of security,With very complete and advanced configuration and test results, it can be said to be one of the safest smart electric cars on the market today.
Well, since the ideal L7 is so safeWhy did that fatal traffic accident happen? ThisWhat are the causes and responsibilities of the accident?
Based on the investigation and analysis of the accident scene, as well as the data playback of the accident vehicle,We can draw the following conclusions:
The cause of the accident: The cause of the accident is when the driver is driving at high speedsSuddenly, a wrong-way vehicle was encountered, and in order to avoid a head-on collision, the driver swerved sharply, causing the vehicle to lose control, crashed into a roadside guardrail, causing serious body damage and the death of the motorist.
At the time of the accident,The ideal L7 has a speed of 96 km/hFar exceeded the speed limit sign for that section, which also exceeds the operating range of the ideal L7's autonomous driving system. At the time of the accident,The Ideal L7's autopilot system has been turned off, and the driver is in full control of the vehicle.
Liability for accidentsThe responsibility for the accident lies primarily with the driver and the driver of the wrong-way vehicle。Motorists at high speedsdid not pay attention to the road conditions ahead, did not slow down and brake in time, and did not turn on the automatic driving system according to the prompts of the ideal L7, but chose manual driving, which led to the accident
The driver of the wrong-way vehicle, who clearly violates the traffic rules and endangers the safety of himself and others, is the direct cause of the accident
In terms of Li Auto, although there is no direct responsibility, it should also learn lessons from the accident and strengthen the optimization and improvement of the safety performance of the Li L7Improve safety education and guidance for drivers to avoid similar accidents from happening again.
3. How to improve and guarantee the security of Ideal L7.
Finally, let's take a look at how the security of the Ideal L7 can be improved and guaranteed. Although the Ideal L7 is already a very safe smart electric sedan, there are still some things that can be improved and perfected, including:
Add safety tips and warningsIdeal L7 should give more clear and timely prompts and warnings when the driver turns on or off the automatic driving system, so that the driver can clearly know the working status and driving mode of the vehicle, and avoid misoperation or mistakes.
The Ideal L7 should also be used when the driver is speeding or driving illegally, give stronger and more urgent prompts and warnings, so that drivers can adjust their speed and direction in time, obey traffic rules, and ensure safety.
Optimize autonomous driving systemsThe Ideal L7 should continue to optimize the performance and stability of the autonomous driving system, expand the working range and scenarios of the autonomous driving system, and improve the response ability and flexibility of the autonomous driving systemIt allows autonomous driving systems to replace human driving in more situations and reduce the risk of accidents.
Ideal L7 should also strengthen the data collection and analysis of the autonomous driving system, and update the software and algorithms of the autonomous driving system in a timely manner, so that the autonomous driving system can continue to learn and improve, and adapt to different environments and needs.
Strengthen safety testing and certification: Ideal L7 shouldRegular safety testing and certification are carried out to ensure that the safety configuration and systems of the vehicle meet the highest standards and requirements at home and abroad, and there are no defects or problems
Ideal L7 should also carry out safety testing and certification in time in case of any accident or failure, eliminate and repair all hidden dangers and damages, and restore the normal and safe working condition of the vehicle.
Epilogue. The Ideal L7 is an innovative and leading smart electric sedan, which has reached a very high level in terms of safetyBut there are still some things that can be improved and perfected.
We hope that Li Auto can continue to optimize and improve the safety performance of the Ideal L7 and make the Ideal L7 a real one."A new benchmark for the future of mobilitySo that the driver and occupants can enjoy a safer, more comfortable and more convenient travel experience.
Dear readers, what are your thoughts and suggestions on the security of the ideal L7? Feel free to leave a message in the comment section to communicate with us, we look forward to hearing from you. February** Dynamic Incentive Program