Anti-Epidemic Daily丨Donations and care policies from many companies continue, and the Beijing Auto Show is postponed

Epidemic report

As of 13:00 on February 18:

There are 57,978 confirmed cases, 6,242 suspected cases, and 11,741 severe cases;

There have been a total of 72,530 confirmed cases, 1,870 deaths, and 12,682 recoveries.

Car companies during the epidemic

1. Volkswagen

Volkswagen CEO Diess opened Weibo to pay tribute to the Chinese people

February 17 On the same day, Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen Group, opened Sina Weibo and recorded a video to pay tribute to the Chinese people who are fighting on the front line of the epidemic.

Diess said: "At this special moment, I opened my personal Weibo to cheer for Wuhan and cheer for China! The Volkswagen Group will, as always, stand with the Chinese people, ***gram Difficulties. I believe that China can overcome the epidemic as soon as possible and restore normal life and production order! Thank you for all your efforts!”

In the video, Dis expressed his strong concern about the new coronavirus epidemic in China. , and called on the world to unite to overcome the current difficulties. He said: "The Volkswagen Group will always be with the Chinese people. I believe that the unity of the Chinese people can overcome the difficulties, and we have full confidence in China." In addition, Diess also expressed his gratitude to thousands of medical workers in China on behalf of the Volkswagen Group. , volunteers and others involved in the fight against the epidemic, I would like to express my high respect. "We are deeply concerned about the 100,000 employees in China. The Volkswagen Group has donated 122 million yuan to Chinese charities and will do its best to protect the health of its 100,000 employees in China."

2. Audi

Wu Jiabi sent a letter to all employees

On February 17, Audi China employees officially returned to work.

Early in the morning, employees who came to the office received a letter from Gaby-Luise Wüst, President of Audi China. In the letter, Wu Jiabi called on partners, dealers and employees to "work together" and actively assume everyone's social responsibilities to win the battle against the epidemic.

“I watch the news every day, and I am deeply moved by the Chinese people’s unity and optimism in facing severe challenges... I believe that with the excellent coping ability of the Chinese people and relying on strong With powerful anti-epidemic measures, we will soon win the battle against the epidemic." In her letter, she praised the strong response measures taken by the Chinese government and the unity and optimistic spirit displayed by the Chinese people. I believe that these will ultimately support China through the difficulties.

“I hope everyone will have the courage to use practical actions every day to make a small contribution to the fight against the epidemic. In the coming period, I hope everyone will actively assume social responsibilities and work for China and everyone. A person affected by the new coronavirus epidemic will win this battle!" She appealed to employees in the letter.

3. FAW Hongqi

Resumption of work in an orderly manner

4. Xiaopeng

Introduction of "high temperature antibacterial" function

Xpeng Motors has developed a "high-temperature antibacterial" function. This function can remotely control the G3 air conditioner through a mobile phone APP. It can purify the cabin at high temperature and suppress germs while ensuring the safety of the vehicle. In the future, after the technology is successfully developed, it will OTA push notifications are provided to G3 car owners, which can further strengthen the health protection of car owners and their families and ensure safer travel.

This function is simple and efficient to operate, requiring only three steps:

The first step is to park the vehicle and ensure that there are no living creatures (people, pets) or food in the vehicle;

The second step is to get out of the car and open the mobile APP to turn on the high-temperature antibacterial function. At this time, the air conditioner in the car will automatically heat up to 56°C, and the air conditioner will circulate high temperature and strong wind in the car for 60 minutes. Purification, the air circulates for more than a hundred times to ensure the antibacterial effect in the car;

The third step, after the function is completed, wait for 30 minutes before getting in the car; the entire purification process is expected to consume 2- 3.5 degrees (depending on the environment where the vehicle is located).

At the same time, unlike other manufacturers, this function does not require the purchase of a new car. In the future, it will be pushed to G3 owners through OTA, giving full play to the advantages of Xpeng Motors' intelligent evolution.

5. NVIDIA

Donates RMB 3 million

NVIDIA will donate RMB 3 million through the Wuhan University Education Development Foundation to support the national key projects of Wuhan University The laboratory and three affiliated hospitals (Wuhan University People's Hospital, Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital and Wuhan University Campus Hospital) are fighting against the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic. The funds are mainly used for epidemic relief and prevention and control, as well as emergency response and basic research. First, it is used for the "Wuhan University Fighting New Coronavirus Infection Pneumonia Fund" to fund the Wuhan University Affiliated Hospital to carry out epidemic treatment and prevention and control work, including the purchase of prevention and control (epidemic) drugs, equipment and materials and related expenses. Second, it is used to fund the National Key Laboratory of Wuhan University to carry out emergency and basic research on the epidemic, including the purchase of research-related instruments and equipment, reagents and consumables, and related expenses.

6. Dida Travel

Launched Dida Hitch’s new “Daily Health Check-in” function

Before each ride is taken, Dida Hitch’s owners will ask passengers to check in every time. Before placing an order to book a ride, you need to complete the "Health Check-in" on the Dida Travel App. The check-in content includes: "Do you have symptoms such as cough and fever?" and "Whether relatives and friends you have recently contacted have symptoms such as fever, cough, etc." The health check-in results will be announced to other users to facilitate fellow car owners or passengers to understand in advance. Any concealment of information may result in legal liability.

Hitch's daily health check-in function follows the "Remarks on Passengers' Health Conditions", "DidaHitch's Healthy Travel Guide", users' suspension of taking orders during the epidemic prevention and isolation period, and the special guarantee fund for new coronavirus pneumonia. , Dida Travel is another important measure to ensure the healthy travel of users during the resumption of work and production of many enterprises.

7. Beijing Auto Show

Postponed

Finally, let’s talk about the big news. The Beijing Auto Show has also been postponed.

Based on the need to prevent and control the new coronavirus epidemic, the Beijing Municipal People's Government has launched a first-level response mechanism for major public health emergencies. In order to do a good job in epidemic prevention and control and effectively protect the health and life safety of exhibitors and visitors, the 2020 (No. The 16th) Beijing International Automobile Exhibition (AUTO? CHINA? 2020) has been postponed. The specific time after the postponement will be notified separately.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.