Author: Linda Ma

Chinese manufacturer BYD has officially enlivened the European electric car market with three new cars (28/9). BYD officially entered the European market with the announcement of the pre-sale prices of the Atto 3, Han EV, and Tang EV electric cars. Interestingly, BYD also announced that the three electric cars will premiere at the Paris Motor Show 2022 in October. “Europe is the homeland of the automotive industry and has a strong passion for innovation,” said Wang Chuanfu, Chairman of BYD “With this, we are pleased that BYD can spur the adoption of electric cars in the European market. We look…

Volvo, the Swedish automaker, plans to launch four new electric vehicle models after launching the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, its first electric vehicle for the Australian market last year. Volvo will produce all four models in all sedan and SUV categories locally by 2025. The plan will start with the launch of the small SUV C40 next month. Next up will be the EX90, which will be produced in 2023, and local sales in 2024. After that there is a compact SUV that will be released next year, followed by a new four-door large sedan model in 2024. “Every new…

China Car Custom (CCC) announced that it will enter the realm of making electric cars, moving from what was originally only a modifier so far. The company is backed by Xiaomi and Liu De, senior vice president, is one of the CCC directors. China Car Custom introduces the SC01 electric sports car, a two-door, two-seater sedan. The sports car is powered by two electric motors with a combined output of 320kW (429hp). The engine is capable of bringing this car sped from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.9 seconds. In addition to its attractive appearance and decent…

Electric car startup from China, Small Sports Car (SSC) was recently rumored to be launching a sports car that is said to be China’s “national sports car” called the SSC SC01 . SSC says the SC-01 will debut in 2023 with some pretty impressive specs. The SC01 itself measures 4,085 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width and 1,162 mm in height, which makes it roughly the same size as the Alpine A110 or Audi TT. More impressively, it only weighs 1,300 kg. This weight can be said to be lighter than most electric cars today, such as the Tesla…

Xiaomi Auto Technology has patented an electric car battery charging system to increase its competition to produce electric vehicles. The new patent has been approved by the China Intellectual Property Organization (CNIPO) and also reported by the global body, WIPO. Xiaomi has several times stated its plans to produce its first electric car by 2024. The new exclusive filling system is an end-to-end system with smart or automatic operation during use. This battery charging system can rival Tesla’s Supercharger architecture and can be integrated into any home or office network. The development of such a charging system will give Xiaomi…

In recent months electric cars have started to appear in line with rising energy prices in various countries, including fuel. The year 2023 seems to be a momentum for electric vehicles that are claimed to use environmentally friendly energy. The reason is that there is currently a transition from gasoline-fueled cars to electric cars. Car manufacturers are competing to develop electric vehicles (EV) with various innovations. It was done by giant car manufacturers including Chevrolet, Hyundai, Ford, and so on. While Tesla has already started production of electric cars. Now Tesla is the global EV master. So what electric cars…

Pony.ai, an autonomous car startup announced that it is working with the SAIC AI Lab to explore and advance driverless mobility technology. Together with the SAIC AI Lab, Pony.ai has launched a concept vehicle based on SAIC’s Marvel R and will build a fleet of autonomous vehicles with Pony.ai’s L4 driverless solution. The concept car uses 17 integrated automotive-grade sensors to create a 360-degree visual range spanning 200 meters. This capability is expected to eliminate blind spots around vehicles, according to Pony.ai. From the inside, the concept car has a next-generation smart cockpit with a foldable steering wheel that is…

Singaporeans prefer new laws to switch to electric cars according to research conducted by Polestar. There are about 42% of respondents support the banning of cars with internal combustion engines in 2030 or even sooner. Studies show that 42% of consumers support banning internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2030. This figure increases to 47% for ICE-engined cars which will be banned if pushed back to 2035. Of those surveyed, 75% believe that society needs a vehicle. electricity to preserve the climate and environment for future generations. Among the countries surveyed in the region, South Korea ranks highest with 48%…

Several Chinese government departments confirmed that the purchase tax exemption for new energy vehicles (NEV) will be extended until the end of 2023. This was revealed by China’s Ministry of Finance, State Tax Administration and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said in an announcement today. In the announcement, vehicles that can enjoy the purchase tax exemption policy include eligible pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles (including those that support remote technology), and fuel cell vehicles. The purchase tax exemption policy for NEVs was first introduced in 2014. The regulation saves NEV buyers about 10,000 yuan ($1,400) compared to…

China Car Custom, backed by Xiaomi, announced the two-seater, 2-door SC01 electric sports car powered by two electric motors with a combined output of 320kW (429hp). China Car Custom promises a low-priced electric sports car, being the latest to join the car manufacturing bandwagon. Returning to the SC01 electric sports car, this majestic looking roadster can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. This car comes with a low car weight of 1,300 kg and is driven by dual electric motors with a peak power of 320 kW. Dimensionally, this electric sports car has a length of…

Chery Gene, Chery’s newest concept car, features a futuristic exterior and looks like a RoboCop. The front of the concept might be the first element that catches the eye thanks to the prominent LED headlights and the illuminated Chery logo. Dimensionally, this concept car comes in at 5000 mm in length, 2000 mm in width and 1750 mm in height. Just above and below the light bar are glossy black accents, giving the vehicle a bit of a Robocop vibe. The front bumper also supports a dramatic aerodynamic splitter. Bold design choices made very visible on the sides. The body…

GAC Aion, the premium electric vehicle brand of China’s GAC Group presents the Hyper electric super sports vehicle and its first representative Hyper SSR. The model looks like a typical supercar with gullwing doors and a maximum output of 913 kW. The Hyper, as the name suggests, is intended as an electric hypercar. To achieve this, GAC has collaborated with the China National Space Administration and established its own research facility called the Hyper Scientific Research Laboratory. The research facility is expected to make innovations in the fields of aerodynamics, materials and AI control, according to Chinese media reports. The…