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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…

The use of blade BYD batteries is not only for passenger vehicles, but will also be used for commercial electric vehicles. On September 19, BYD debuted the use of blade batteries on the bus chassis technology platform called the Ebus Blade platform, at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, according to the company’s press release on Monday. This platform uses a blade battery which byd is called very safe and very durable and revolutionizes battery-electric transportation. Blade Byd battery was first launched in March 2020 and was proven to work very well in passenger electric vehicles CTP (cell to cell)…

Chinese auto company BYD Automobile Co. Ltd. announced that the construction of its first electric car factory outside China will be located in Thailand. Currently, the company has officially signed a contract with WHA Corporation Public Company Limited for the purchase of land and construction of a factory in WHA Rayong 36 Industrial Estate. BYD describes Thailand as the largest car market in ASEAN and a car manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with strong EV ambitions. “Thailand has a strong base in the automotive industry with first-class manufacturing capabilities so we chose to build a factory here after careful consideration,”…

Kia Corp is expected to produce electric vehicles in the United States from 2024 to qualify for a new electric vehicle tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act, South Korean media Maeil Business Newspaper and TV channel SBS reported on Tuesday, citing an undisclosed auto industry source. named. The Inflation Reduction Act signed by US President Joe Biden last month exempts Hyundai and Kia Corp. from the federal tax credit for not having electric vehicle assembly facilities in North America. One of the highlights of the Act is the electric vehicle tax credit which makes it available for another 10…

While most manufacturers have announced their electrification targets, several mobility companies are doing the same. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wants drivers to use EVs. Companies in the process of moving towards electrification by setting a deadline of 2030 will not use vehicles with internal combustion engines. Speaking to CBS News, Khosrowshahi said he is aiming to become all-electric by the end of the decade in the US, Canada and Europe. This weekend, Uber is expanding the option of using electric vehicles for their rides. Known as Uber’s Comfort Electric option, the program will be available in 25 different cities and…

Huawei recently revealed its first electric SUV, the Aito M5, in collaboration with Chinese EV manufacturer Seres. This new model will compete with the Tesla Model Y and other electric cars in China which is the largest electric vehicle market in the world today. The all-electric Aito M5 is claimed to have a range of up to 620 kilometers, exceeding its competitors in the same segment. For example, the Tesla Model Y has a mileage of 545 km or the EVs from German manufacturers BMW and Audi offer around 550 km of mileage. Huawei says the Aito M5 performs “much…

Dongfeng Motors is introducing Mengshi (which means “warrior” in mandarin) as a new brand, with two off-road-focused EV concepts set to enter production in 2023. Some of you may have heard this name before, thanks to the Warrior M50 model, a Chinese “engineered Hummer” based on the Mengshi EQ2050 military truck. According to the official presentation, the M logo stands for Military, Man, Marvelous, Mission, and Mengshi. The first concept from Mengshi is a large five-door SUV called the M-Terrain and M-Terrain Sport, then the second is a two-door pickup. Both feature similar design proportions to the Hummer with off-road…

BYD has previously announced that it will enter the market in a number of European countries. Recent reports from German media say BYD will come with three electric vehicle models for the European market. The three electric vehicle models planned for Europe are the Tang EV electric SUV already offered in Norway, the Han EV electric sedan and the Atto 3. BYD Atto 3 is the global name for BYD Yuan Plus. This electric vehicle has also arrived for the Australian market. The BYD Atto 3 is based on BYD’s 800 volt electric car platform called e-platform 3.0. Meanwhile Tang…

The Wuling Air ev is the first electric vehicle model from SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) for the global market. This electric vehicle has these features, including Integrated Floating Widescreen with 10.25 inch meter cluster screen (7 inches for Standard Range) and the same sized head unit screen, Extended Horizon LED DRL, Electric Parking Brake, Hill Hold Control, Auto Vehicle Holding (AVH), ABS, EBD, TPMS, WIND, IoV, sound module for pedestrian warning, ISOFIX, ESC, and Smart Start System. Wuling Air ev is equipped with a single electric motor that has a maximum power of 30 kW, or the equivalent of 40 hp and…