'World’s first AI full‑powertrain' launched by China's EV giant

China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) has launched the GWM One platform, described as the world’s first native AI-driven full-powertrain vehicle architecture. This next-generation platform is designed for versatility, supporting multiple powertrain types including fuel-cell electric vehicles, internal combustion engines, and fully electric setups. Key features include front- and rear-axle dual-motor layouts, modular vehicle designs, intelligent torque vectoring control, and advanced hybrid technology upgrades such as a four-speed dedicated hybrid gearbox paired with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine optimized for hybrid performance. For electric vehicles, the platform supports a 900-volt high-voltage system with high-rate battery cells, peak charging above 600 kW, and bidirectional power discharge capabilities. During the unveiling, GWM President Mu Feng criticized range-extender systems, which use internal combustion engines to generate electricity that then powers electric motors, citing significant layered energy losses that reduce efficiency by at least 13% compared to direct-drive power