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Audi has introduced the Audi Urbansphere concept electric car technology virtually (19/4). The Audi Urbansphere is the third electric concept car in the Sphere lineup alongside the Skysphere and Grandsphere. Well, different from the Skysphere and Grandsphere, the Urbansphere is designed as a candidate for an electric MPV specifically for the Chinese market. “To meet the demands of our customers in China, Audi design studios in Beijing and Ingolstadt are collaborating to develop the Audi Urbansphere,” said Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board Management Audi AG. Urbansphere is designed as a luxury MPV for China’s large urban areas known for…

Giga Shanghai officially resumed production after experiencing closure since March 28 due to the Lockdown policy in Shanghai. In production after the lockdown there were 8,000 employees back at work, according to a report by Kankanews. Production of batteries and motors at the Shanghai Giga has started at full speed, and vehicle assembly is starting in stages In Phase II vehicle workshops, 1,600 production and logistics personnel have carried out production activities. Tesla said its stock of vehicle parts was sufficient for one week of production. On the other hand, Tesla is also encouraging more than 100 suppliers to resume…

Chinese automaker Caofen has launched the F80 enduro motorcycle for the European market. As for what is interesting, this two-wheeled vehicle flaunts a minimalist look and gets an LCD instrument cluster and all-LED lights. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain and is claimed to be capable of providing a range of 150 km on a single charge. The Caofen F80 has a solid design, featuring wide handlebars, a high flat-type single seat, a number plate holder mounted around the rear tire, and black paint with sporty graphics. This motorbike carries a digital instrument console, all-LED lights, and uses…

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched an EMF scooter in Taiwan. As for what is interesting, this two-wheeled vehicle has a futuristic design and offers an NFC-enabled smart key and all-LED lights. The name EMF stands for Electro Motive Fighter, which was developed from 3 main concepts: “Exciting”, “Strength” and “Beyond” which were then translated into the overall design. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain with a removable battery and can go from 0-50 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. EMF is the product of a collaboration between Yamaha and the world’s largest battery exchange network, Gogoro. Yamaha EMF is…

BYD Seal is all-electric four-door sedan is a follow-up to last year’s Ocean-X concept and is based on BYD’s new architecture called e-platform 3.0. Seal continues the ocean-themed nomenclature in the BYD lineup, where names are used for EVs like Dolphin and warship names for PHEVs like Destroyer. In terms of appearance, the Seal is an evolution of the futuristic concept with similar dynamic lines and slightly refined features including LED light units and conventional wheels. Overall this model is a testament to a significant improvement in the design standards of Chinese automakers. According to leaked documents, the BYD Seal…

The Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV Gameboy Edition can be purchased by pre-order since March 9. 30,000 units have been ordered until mid-April 2022. Previously, since it was first launched in July 2020, the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV has become the electric car with the most sales, with 600,000 units in China. According to this Chinese car manufacturer, the Gameboy special edition is a continuation of the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV Macaron which is targeted at female consumers. As for the Gameboy special edition, it is more towards male consumers. It seems that the Wuling Hong Guang Mini…

WM Motor has just introduced the 2022 version of the E.5 smart electric sedan. WM Motor is an electric vehicle startup based in China. The recently launched 2022 E.5 comes in two models priced (after subsidies) of $28,251 and $29,820. Dimensionally the 2022 E.5 uses a longer wheelbase measuring 2810mm and a 1.91 panoramic awning. Inside the vehicle is a dual 12.3-inch display and a Living Mate smart console system. 2022 E.5 has an intelligent sound system that can control multimedia, vehicles, entertainment and other parts of the vehicle. The L2-level Living Pilot 3.5 Base intelligent drive system gives the…

NIO recently opened five new battery swap stations bringing the company to a total of 900 battery swap stations, according to information released by the company today. The 900th battery swap station is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu province in eastern China. NIO itself targets to have more than 1,300 battery swap station facilities by the end of 2022. Total NIO battery swap stations have served more than 8 million users, with 9 users using the service more than 1,000 times. NIO’s battery swap stations span China’s 31 provincial-level administrative regions, including 194 cities. Out of 59.4 percent of users use…

The Kymco Like 125 EV boasts a retro-inspired style and offers all-LED headlights and a digital instrument cluster. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain and promises a range of 199 km on a single charge. The Kymco Like 125 EV is an electric scooter that’s affordable and delivers decent coverage. This definitely makes this bike attractive to customers in the global market. The Kymco Like 125 EV features a front apron with chrome elements and blue stripes, flat footrests, one-piece seats with pillion handle rails and round mirrors. This scooter carries all-LED lights, a digital instrument cluster with…

Chinese automaker Zeeho, which is owned by CFMoto, has launched the AE8 scooter in its home country. This bike is offered in two versions: standard and S+. In terms of excellence, this two-wheeled vehicle has a futuristic appearance and offers adaptive headlights and an LCD instrument cluster. The bike runs on an electric powertrain and promises a range of up to 190 km on a single charge. The Zeeho AE8 offers the perfect combination of stunning looks and outstanding performance. This bike is sure to attract a lot of buyers in China. This maxi-style electric scooter is also expected to…

Tesla is preparing to resume production at Shanghai’s Giga on Monday after receiving the green light from local authorities, two people familiar with the matter said. Giga Shanghai from March 28 suspended production after the city began a lockdown to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases. The plan to resume production at the Shanghai Giga has the blessing of local authorities but is subject to change depending on the Covid-19 situation in Shanghai, said the source, who declined to be named as the matter is personal. One person said Tesla plans to start production at the Shanghai Giga with one…

Automakers in China may have to suspend production in May if suppliers in Shanghai and beyond are unable to resume work, said electric carmaker Xpeng chief executive He Xiaopeng. Widespread lockdowns to stop the spread of Covid-19 in China are “clogging” roads and ports and closing many factories. Quoted from Reuters on Saturday (4/16/2022), several Chinese authorities are trying to resolve the situation, He said on his personal Wechat feed seen by Reuters. He said he hoped more government departments would provide support. His comments were echoed by Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu who also warned of the…

Despite the semiconductor supply chain disruption, Volkswagen Group electric vehicle sales saw a 65 percent increase in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same quarter last year. In total the Volkswagen Group sold 99,100 EVs globally in the first quarter of this year. ID.4 contributed the most sales of electric vehicles with a total of 30,300 units. This means that ID.4 accounts for 30.5 percent of electricity sales for all major automaker brands. VW ID.3, sold a total of 13,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter followed by ; Audi Q4 e-tron 10,700 units; Audi e-tron with 10,300…

The new Genesis reveals the Genesis X Speedium Coupe Concept, an electric vehicle concept that hints at the look of the company’s future vehicles. The concept car is said to represent the company’s Athletic Elegance design philosophy, but in a “more progressive way.” The thing to underline is that the Genesis X Speedium Coupe Concept is not touted as a preview of the upcoming sporty EV model. The Genesis X Speedium Coupe has an enclosed grille, with the Genesis shield framed by LEDs. Comes with Two Lines lighting and a minimalist design approach for the whole vehicle. The name Speedium…

The shutdown of NIO production activity seems very short term. A Nio insider who did not want to be named told the Economic Observer that NIO’s Hefei plant is preparing to gradually resume production. The shutdown of Nio’s production activity doesn’t look like Tesla’s that lasted from late last month and there’s still no sign of a restart. “The production of NIO vehicles was stopped last Saturday due to supply chain impacts. Currently, the supply chain is recovering slightly and the Hefei production base is gradually resuming production,” the source said. “As for future production plans, it depends on how…

Voyah Dreamer, finally paved and one of the things that became his allure is its performance that is not kidding. This premium MPV wrapped in various luxuries has an acceleration that can be considered fast. From a standstill to 100 kph, the Voyah Dreamer can cover it in just 5.9 seconds. Not only in terms of performance, but also in terms of aesthetics, Voyah has developed this premium MPV with an impressive model. One of them is the use of a large grille at the front which carries a chrome feel. In addition, the use of lights is also made…

As the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world, Tesla continues to score brilliant sales figures. One of the achievements of the company from the United States is that they have almost doubled their electric car sales in China. This is based on sales data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) based on the period March 2022. Of the total sales of electric cars, they recorded results that were beyond expectations. The Tesla factory in Shanghai has indeed been focused on meeting the needs of domestic consumers. However, they also continue to serve export needs even in small…

Honda has announced that it will produce 30 electric cars to realize Honda’s 2030 vision. Two of the dozens of electric cars that will be produced by the Japanese manufacturer will be sports cars, or maybe supercars. Yesterday, Honda released a teaser photo of the two sports cars in question, but they were still covered by cloth. There is no other information in the shared teaser, only the word “electrified” (electric). There are a number of parties who mention the possibility of the car being a hybrid powered sports car or a plug-in hybrid. But the closest observation is that…

Honda Motor Co. announced their plan to be able to produce as many as 30 new electric car or electric vehicle (EV) models by 2030, at a live company briefing event, Monday night (11/4). Not only from the large number of models, the plan is that the 30 new electric cars will have a significant impact on the production of Honda’s four-wheeled vehicles, because they will be presented in a production volume of up to 2 million vehicles per year. This number is targeted, with the aim that their electric car production can reach 40% of the total production of…

New energy vehicles registered in China jumped 138.2 percent year on year (YoY) in the first quarter (Q1) 2022. This is based on data released by the China Automobile Manufacturers Association (CAAM), as quoted from Xinhua, Saturday (9/4/2022). Around 1.11 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) were registered in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 644,000 units from last year. At the end of March, China’s registered new energy vehicles totaled 8.915 million units, accounting for 2.9 percent of registered new cars. And, more than 400 million motor vehicles had been registered in the country by the end of…