On March 10th, JMC released a brand-new power brand – the “Blue Flame Power Platform”. The Blue Flame Power Platform integrates Jiangling’s 40 years of technical accumulation. With three core technologies, namely the Ultra-clean Combustion Technology, the Lingxi Intelligent Control Technology, and the Shield Machine-level Durability Technology, it creates a peak benchmark power platform that is energy-efficient, powerful, and durable, redefining the boundaries of light diesel engines in the new era.
Qiu Tiangao, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of JMC Group, Zhong Junhua, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of JMC Group, Secretary of the Party Committee and First Executive Vice President of JMC Corporation Limited, attended the event. Ding Wenmin, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of Jiangling Group, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Vice President of JMC Corporation Limited, presided over the event. Lou Diming, Dean of the Nanchang Institute of Intelligent New Energy Vehicles (Tongji University), shared his insights.
Three Core Technologies: Ultra-clean, Intelligent Control, and Durability
The biggest highlights of the JMC Blue Flame Power Platform launch conference are the three core technologies: the Ultra-clean Combustion Technology, the Lingxi Intelligent Control Technology, and the Shield Machine-level Durability Technology.
- Ultra-clean Combustion Technology: Through the innovative design of the combustion system (such as the X-MIRROR high-efficiency clean combustion system and the T-CLEAN clean combustion chamber), ultra-clean and efficient combustion of fuel is achieved. The deviation of intake air uniformity among cylinders is less than 2.4%, making the mixture more sufficient and the combustion more thorough, achieving a maximum thermal efficiency of up to 45.23%. Thanks to this, the engine not only has stronger power but also lower fuel consumption and cleaner emissions. It has reached the National VII emission standard ahead of the times, greatly reducing the user’s usage cost and post-treatment maintenance cost.
- Lingxi Intelligent Control Technology: Equipped with a new generation of digital intelligent control system, it makes the engine understand your needs like having a “spiritual connection”. This technology integrates the latest ECU electronic control unit of Bosch and the seventh-generation intelligent electronically controlled turbocharger of Garrett, and fuses millions of road spectrum data through digital twin calibration technology. The result is that the power output is more intelligently adapted: the vehicle can automatically adjust according to the load, road conditions, and environment. The torque is increased by 30% within 2 seconds of starting, and the power is increased by 20% in high-altitude scenarios. Even at high altitudes or on steep slopes, it can still have surging power. At the same time, Lingxi Intelligent Control optimizes fuel consumption and supports remote OTA upgrades, providing users with intelligent power that takes into account both power and energy conservation.
- Shield Machine-level Durability Technology: Drawing on the durability concept of construction machinery like shield machines, the service life of the engine is comprehensively enhanced from materials to processes. The new Blue Flame engine uses an HT300 high-strength gray cast iron cylinder block, which has the ability to withstand an ultra-high explosion pressure of 200 Bar. Key components such as the crankshaft are made of 42CrMoA high-strength alloy steel, with a tensile strength of up to 900MPa, greatly improving the fatigue resistance life. Combined with the sub-micron cylinder bore honing process and the intelligent lubrication management system (which can dynamically adjust the oil supply according to the working conditions), the wear and ineffective energy consumption are significantly reduced. The longest designed B10 life of the entire engine can reach 1 million kilometers. For users, this means that the engine is durable and worry-free, and the long-distance operation cost is greatly reduced.
Blue Flame Power, Continuing the Legend with Innovation
JMC has a deep technical accumulation in power. From the previous legendary engine JMC 493 to the king of light diesel engines, the PUMA engine, and now the Blue Flame Power Platform, it once again promotes the traditional fuel power technology to a new development stage.
The research and development of the Blue Flame Power Platform integrates global resources. It brings together more than 1,500 Chinese and foreign engine experts and more than 300 global suppliers. After 1,086 days of careful polishing, it once again inherits the genes of being powerful, stable, and economical, creating excellent product performance. The Blue Flame series of diesel engines can cover a power output of 136 horsepower to 272 horsepower and a peak torque of 360 N·m to 600 N·m. A powerful torque of 340 N·m can be unleashed at a low speed of 1,000 revolutions, enabling faster starting and acceleration and stronger climbing ability. The vehicle can save 1.2L of fuel per 100 kilometers.
This platform has excellent adaptability in all scenarios: millions of user road spectra contribute to the intelligent software adaptation for cargo transportation, off-road, and urban scenarios. In the future, “Blue Flame” will also derive a series of products such as the twin-turbo high-performance version, the hybrid version, the overseas version, the M100 methanol fuel version, and even the hydrogen fuel version. This compatibility and expandability across diesel, hybrid power, and clean fuels are quite rare in the field of light power, reflecting JMC’s forward-looking layout for the future trend of power diversification.
Prominent Customer Value and Far-reaching Industry Significance
For the vast number of users, the value brought by JMC’s “Blue Flame” is tangible. On the one hand, the extremely high combustion efficiency and intelligent fuel-saving technology significantly reduce the fuel consumption of the entire vehicle. According to estimates, based on the average driving mileage of commercial vehicles, it can save users thousands of yuan in fuel costs every year. The cleaner operation of the engine also means a reduction in maintenance frequency and cost. On the other hand, the powerful power output and sensitive response improve the operation efficiency and driving experience. While ensuring more loading and faster running, it reduces the shifting frequency, making driving easier and smoother. In addition, the extremely long durability life makes the vehicle operation more reliable and stable, minimizing the downtime for maintenance and the resulting losses. In simple terms, the “Blue Flame” engine is more economical, more stable, and more powerful, which will help users create higher value, saving 8,000 yuan in usage fees per year.
Against the grand background of the industry and the era, the launch of the “Blue Flame Power Platform” is also of great significance. During the strategic transformation period of the “dual carbon” goal, the demand for power features both high efficiency, energy conservation, and clean emission reduction. Industry experts such as Professor Lou Diming from Tongji University pointed out that diesel vehicles have irreplaceable advantages in commercial vehicles and special scenarios. Especially in international markets such as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, the demand for Chinese diesel commercial vehicles is strong and the advantages are significant. In the future, diesel vehicles will achieve sustainable development through technological upgrades, the coexistence of oil and electricity, and diversified integration, and Jiangling’s Blue Flame is a model of this practice.
The relevant person in charge of JMC stated at the launch conference that the Blue Flame Power Platform is the crystallization of JMC’s years of technical accumulation and innovative wisdom. JMC hopes that through this globally leading power platform, it can bring users a product experience of higher value and lead the light diesel power technology to a new level. With the official release of the Blue Flame platform and the first diesel engine, JMC has taken another solid step in its dual-line strategy of traditional power upgrade and new energy layout.
