Seek the truth at Mount Qingcheng, and worship the waters of Dujiangyan. 2,300 years ago, the Dujiangyan system, through scientific water management, transformed the Chengdu Plain into a vast, fertile land known as "Land of Abundance." Today, Great Wall Motors has cleverly integrated the Dujiangyan system's water management philosophy of "taking advantage of the situation, adapting to both drought and flood, following the flow, and achieving harmonious coexistence" into its exploration of new energy and intelligent technologies in the automotive industry, paying tribute to the millennia-long legacy of Chinese wisdom.
On August 27, CCTV News' "Number One" program visited Dujiangyan. Bashu culture expert Zhao Wenqiao and Great Wall Motors Chairman Wei Jianjun served as guests and engaged in a dialogue with CCTV host Wang Ning, conveying the Chinese wisdom that Great Wall Hi4 intelligent four-wheel drive hybrid technology and Dujiangyan's water management philosophy share the same origin.
The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is the world's oldest and only surviving large-scale water conservancy project featuring damless water diversion. It exemplifies the wisdom of Chinese civilization, adapting to local conditions and adapting to the changing circumstances. It is hailed as "the pinnacle of ancient systems engineering." Wei Jianjun, Chairman of Great Wall Motors, paid tribute to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System with a tribute to technological heritage and innovation. He stated that the greatness of the ancient wisdom lies in its commitment to long-term benefits for the people. As a sustainable water control system, the Dujiangyan Irrigation System continues to benefit the local community after 2,300 years. Great Wall Motors will also continue to develop reliable technologies that protect user interests and create social value.
Facing user pain points in the new energy era, Great Wall Motors has consistently prioritized the people, leveraging the Chinese wisdom of capitalizing on and adapting to changing circumstances in its technological research and development. This has resulted in the development of the world's first Great Wall Hi4 intelligent four-wheel drive hybrid technology system. This technology, oriented towards benefiting the people, allows users to enjoy the experience of four-wheel drive at the price of two-wheel drive, resulting in safer driving and greater power. For example, the Hi4-Z system installed in the all-new Tank 500 utilizes a power-split architecture, consistent with the Dujiangyan "4:6 water-division" design. This allows the vehicle to generate and store power from a separate power source while driving. This allows users to enjoy powerful power on demand during acceleration, climbing, and other scenarios, while maintaining efficient engine operation, saving both fuel and electricity.
The millennial legacy of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System lies not only in its impeccable engineering system, but also in its embodied ecological perspective and long-term values, which respect the laws of nature. Great Wall Motors, firmly committed to this long-term approach, is determined to make the Great Wall Hi4 the "Dujiangyan" of Chinese automotive technology. For 35 years, Great Wall Motors has consistently pursued a pragmatic approach, adhering to the value of "serving the people." In the future, it will continue to prioritize technological innovation and provide high-value, highly reliable technologies and products to the global market.
