Author: Linda Ma

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…

NIO will launch the ET7, ET5 and ES7 for the European market at the NIO Berlin 2022 event on October 7, said Qin Lihong, co-founder and president of the company. The ET7, ET5 and ES7 are NIO’s electric vehicle models based on the second generation NT 2.0 platform. In a Reuters report Sept. 21, Qin said it would also launch other models in Europe this year, including the ET7 and ET5 sedans. William Li, founder, chairman and CEO of NIO said that construction of the company’s battery exchange station in Frankfurt is being accelerated, with eight employees working on site.…

Chery Automobile has just introduced a very interesting concept car dubbed Gene, which is designed to explore the company’s future designs. Unlike other four-wheeled vehicles, Gene takes the form of a large SUV with a futuristic exterior that combines some classic and retro touches. The front of this concept might be the element that catches your eye the most thanks to the prominent LED light bar and the illuminated Chery logo. Chery’s designers also made some bold decisions by installing three panels on the back of the SUV, especially with the thick C-pillar. In addition, the large LED taillight design…

BYD Automobile, a China-based automotive company, has announced that it will launch three electric car (EV) models in Europe on September 28. Later, the automaker will also talk about its mission and explain about the battery and vehicle platform technology it uses. Recently, BYD has struck a deal with British dealer, Pendragon, to start selling its electric cars before the end of this year. The first model to go on sale in the UK at the end of October is the Atto 3. In addition to the Atto 3, BYD will also sell Tang and Han EV models for the…

The Xpeng G9 has just been officially launched on September 21, 2022. The company claims the electric SUV is the mass production model of the fastest charging EV in the world. In addition to the G9, Xpeng so far has an electric vehicle portfolio including two sedans – the P5 and P7 – as well as the G3i compact SUV. The Xpeng G9 uses the latest 800V silicon carbide battery which allows it to be charged up to 480kW when using Xpeng’s 480kW S4 supercharger. With a 480kW charger, Xpeng G9 owners can add 124 miles in five minutes. Meanwhile,…

The Chinese manufacturer, XPeng, claims that the newly launched G9 has a charging technology of up to 800 V and is said to be a mass-produced SUV with the fastest charging in the world. This means that the steps taken by XPeng can answer the concerns of automotive lovers, regarding charging electric cars which still require quite a long time. Quoted from the Carscoops.com page, according to the manufacturer, the supercharging that is presented is 480 kW which can provide a crossover up to a distance of 124 miles (200 km) in just five minutes. That time is blazing fast…

The Chinese auto company Maxus presented a 7.5 tonne all-electric truck for the first time at IAA Transportation 2022. The Maxus Electric Light Truck has a length of 5.85 meters, a width of 2.15 meters and a height of 2.27 meters. In addition, this truck is equipped with a 128 KwH lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which allows the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) range to range from 210 kilometers to 412 kilometers. “As our ever-expanding lineup of electric vehicles demonstrates, the Maxus brand goes beyond light commercial vehicles. Our long-term goal is to be as relevant in…

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng announced that it is testing a semi-autonomous feature called City Navigation Guided Pilot (City NGP), on Monday (19/9/2022). The City NGP feature, which allows cars to accelerate, decelerate and stop without human intervention, is the latest challenge for Tesla, the giant EV manufacturer from the United States. Xpeng claims City NGP will allow vehicles to perform “a variety of driving tasks”, including changing lanes and overtaking, setting a “safe distance” from other cars, and maintaining an “appropriate speed” while the car is speeding down the road. This feature is specially designed for urban areas. Xpeng…

Recently, the Wuling Mini EV with a cabriolet shape whose roof can be opened and closed has just been launched. This mini cabriolet electric car immediately became a byword in its home country, China, which was in a fever with this mini-sized and unique electric car. Even the car that was just launched on September 1 last is selling well in the market. As reported by Carmewschina.com, because of the very high ordering interest, Wuling had to do a lottery system for the purchase of this Mini EV Cabriolet. Wuling said that every month only 100 to 200 will be…

The Maxus T90 EV is an electric version of the MG Extender. SAIC Maxus says that the Maxus T90 EV can go up to 330 kilometers on a single battery charge, can carry a load of 1 tonne, and tow objects weighing 750-1500 kilograms. The battery pack has a capacity of 88.55kWh and takes 45 minutes to charge from 20-80% at the DC charging point. 150 kw (201 HP) electric motor. SAIC Maxus has disc brakes at the front and rear, electric power steering, double wishbone front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension. For safety features, it consists of a…

Several Chinese companies are debuting at IAA Transportation 2022 to showcase their latest innovations in developing new energy commercial vehicles. Reporting from China Daily, Tuesday (20/9/2022) the IAA Transportation 2022 event held in the city of Hanover, Germany was attended by more than 1,400 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions, including about 70 from China. Shanghai-based SAIC Maxus showcased five of its newest electric vehicles, including the MIFA 9, which the company claims is the world’s first luxury electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). “As one of the most innovative and progressive electric commercial vehicle brands in Europe today, SAIC…

XPG has officially introduced its highly anticipated flagship electric SUV, the G9. The XPeng G9 was launched on September 21, 2022 in an online event, following the model’s launch last November. The XPeng G9 includes three options – 570 km, 650 km and 720 km – and is offered in six versions with a price range of RMB 309,900 – RMB 469,900. Dimensionally, this electric SUV has a length, width and height of 4,891 mm, 1,937 mm and 1,680 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2,998 mm. XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng is optimistic that the G9 will sell more than…

Baojun has released a teaser for a new electric car in the form of an SUV. The teaser for Baojun’s newest electric car was shown at the launch of the Baojun KiWi model 2023. This teaser is strongly suspected of giving the first appearance of the small electric car, the Baojun SUV, which will be shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show towards the end of the year. Unfortunately, until this news was revealed, Wuling or Baojun had not provided additional information about the electric SUV. Seeing the teaser, the Baojun SUV electric car has a body silhouette similar to a…