Author: Linda Ma
Linda Ma has been reporting on the global electric vehicle industry for EVMagz.com since becoming a reporter in 2021, focusing on EV technology, battery innovation, charging infrastructure, and clean mobility trends across major markets. With a background in digital journalism and media communications, she brings a clear and engaging approach to complex industry developments. Outside of work, Linda enjoys watercolor sketching, early-morning yoga, and exploring independent coffee roasters.
BYD ATTO 3 is the first SUV to use the company’s all-electric e-platform 3.0 and its first model built for the global market. In the Chinese market, this model is named Yuan Plus. BYD said that the Yuan Plus is the first global passenger car to strategically target the global market. In Australia this model is sold under the name ATTO 3 at the same time as its launch in China. Dimensionally, the ATTO 3, has a wheelbase of 2,720mm, allowing the driver to enjoy the extra space. the model has a length, width and height of 4,455 mm, 1,875…
AITO M7 is the company’s second brand after AITO M5. It is another competitive Product launched in China’s new energy SUV market. The AITO M7 is a large new energy SUV that uses the same long-range technology as that used by Li Auto in its models. The AITO M7 is battery-powered, although it has a smaller capacity than most electric models. The AITO M7 is equipped with a low displacement engine to provide longer range when the battery is depleted. Although the AITO brand was created by Huawei and Seres, the tech giant took the lead in design and marketing,…
BYD said in a release that it sold a record 134,036 new energy vehicles (NEV) in June. The month was up 224.02 percent from 41,366 units in the same month last year and 16.61 percent from 114,943 units in May. BYD halted production and sales of internal combustion engine vehicles in March to focus on producing new energy vehicles (NEVs) such as battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). Of the 134,036 vehicles sold in June, 133,762 were passenger vehicles including 69,544 BEVs and 64,218 PHEVs. Meanwhile, sales of new energy commercial vehicles were 274 units. In the…
Mini cars are currently being developed by several car manufacturers. Despite its small size, this vehicle has an electric engine combined with advanced technology. One of the automotive companies that developed this type of car is BAW. The Chinese company launched a model called Yuanbao, which is designed to compete with other brands such as Wuling with the HongGuang Mini EV model. Reporting from Carscoops, Sunday, July 3, 2022, this new vehicle is designed with the proportions of two boxes combined with a simple style. The appearance also looks like a robot on the front which is pinned with two…
CATL, the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant, has launched the Qilin, the third generation of its cell-to-pack (CTP) battery technology which it claims can provide a range of 1,000 km. Qilin, which CATL claims has a volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg. This figure represents the highest integration rate worldwide so far. The Qilin, named after a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, offers breakthroughs in core processes, algorithms, and materials and is claimed to have a range of 1,000 kilometers d. Qilin incorporates liquid cooling to increase the heat transfer area fourfold,…
The MG4 Electric is prepared as a new electric car in the C or compact segment to fight the Volkswagen ID.3 and Nissan LEAF. Interestingly, the MG4 Electric will be the first MG electric car in Europe to be developed using the Modular Scalable Platform (MSP). Developed by SAIC Motor, MG said the MSP platform can be developed into various cars in different segments. This platform has an adjustable design and is suitable for cars with wheelbase dimensions from 2,650 mm to 3,100 mm. Although not yet mentioning the wheelbase of the MG4 Electric, MG has revealed that it has…
NIO today announced deliveries of electric vehicles they manufacture in June and second quarter 2022 results. During June 2022, NIO delivered 12,961 electric vehicles to their customers. The number rose 60.3% over the same month last year. The ES6 electric SUV became the most delivered electric vehicle in June with 5,100 units. Followed by 4,349 ET7, 1,828 EC6 and 1,684 ES8 In the second quarter of 2022, NIO delivered 25,059 electric vehicles. The number is up 14.4% compared to the second quarter of last year. In total for this half year, the cumulative shipments of NIO vehicles reached 217,897. On…
German logistics service provider DB Schenker has taken over the entire shipping fleet on the Swedish island of Gotland using four Scania P25 electric trucks and two Scania PHEV trucks. This is a target Gotland has set its goal of transitioning to fossil-free transport by 2040. The target is five years ahead of Sweden’s national target. This subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn DB now manages all distribution transportation on the island on a fossil-free Scania model. The four electric Scania P25 trucks and two Scania PHEV hybrid trucks are part of DB Schenker’s ambition to make Gotland the world’s top island…
Patent images of Sany’s first electric pickup truck leaked in various media about two months ago. Here comes another patent image of the upcoming Sany electric pickup truck. Sany is a Chinese manufacturer of trucks and construction equipment, although best known for making cranes, trucks and excavators, Sany looks set to enter the world of electric cars. The red pickup pictured in this image is luxurious. The front end looks aggressive and stylish with the illuminated display, small headlights, and LED daytime running lights that look a bit like eyebrows. The front of the truck has two large towing hooks…
Various ways continue to be done by automotive manufacturers to attract consumers. Not only attracting with electrification technology, however, they also present a specially made edition to anesthetize consumers. In order to attract a wider segment, now the Chinese car manufacturer, Chery, has also released a new edition of their electric car but with a special touch for female consumers. In this case, Chery, has designed one of their electric cars, Ant Charme, with a more feminine essence. In this launch, Chery Ant Charme is offered in two variants, namely Ant Charme Romance and Ant Charme Rococo. The election, it…
Traffic police in China are reportedly going to use electric motorbikes as their official vehicles. As the largest electric vehicle market in the world, it would not be wrong if law enforcement officers there began to try out electric motors. Reporting from Paultan (23/6/2022), city police in China will use electric motorcycles, especially the CFMoto 300GT-E. In addition to pursuing savings that are realized from reduced fuel consumption and simpler routine maintenance for the police. Fuel-engined motorcycles are currently banned or restricted in their use in big cities in China, such as Beijing and Shanghai. Meanwhile, the 300GT-E platform will…
China considers extending a purchase tax exemption for new-energy vehicles (NEV) to boost consumption
The Chinese government will continue to exempt the new energy vehicle (NEV) purchase tax to increase consumption. Reporting from the Global Times on Wednesday (22/06/22), the government also said it would increase the used car market. The measures are expected to increase vehicle and automotive consumption by about 200 billion yuan by 2022, China Media Group reported, citing a reading of a meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang. See also: 2022 Kia EV6 pricing revealed, starts at $33,400 China’s NEV market size is expected to exceed 5.22 million units this year, up 47.2 percent year-on-year, according to data from global…