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Tesla gains another Chinese competitor as Xiaomi unveils SU7 EV

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Xiaomi recently unveiled its SU7 electric vehicle (EV) and set its sights on beating Tesla in the Chinese EV market. Xiaomi released information about the SU7 electric vehicle via a live audience and broadcast at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. seconds with an EPA range estimate of 396 miles.

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Daimler launches new DENZA 500 electric vehicle for the Chinese market; 500 km range

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have launched the new DENZA 500 battery-electric vehicle from their joint venture, Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Engineered and produced in and for China, the new DENZA 500 model combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise and advanced safety engineering with BYD’s leading advantages in battery technology.

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MIIT verifies Xpeng P7 EV range of 706 km (439 miles) NEDC

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China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) has verified Xpeng’s P7 electric sports sedan’s driving range to be NEDC 706 km (439 miles). It is the longest range among electric vehicles available in China. Wind resistance coefficient is also critical to cruising range. For the P7, every 0.01

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Ipsos Auto Global Study: interest in battery electric vehicles growing in the US

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However, the study reveals there has been an increase in interest in the US and Chinese markets. After convenience, a nice-looking vehicle proved to be very important. Ipsos’ new 2020 Global Mobility Navigator Study, focusing on Electrification, found global interest remained on par with the numbers from 2019. Source: Ipsos.

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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Audi and its Chinese partner companies FAW and SAIC are showing four world premieres: the brand-new Audi A6 e-tron concept vehicle and the all-round updated Audi Q5L, in addition to the Audi A7L and an SUV study, still kept beneath a cover, named Audi concept Shanghai.

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Chinese Smartphone Company Previews First EV

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Despite years of talk that Apple would eventually start building all-electric vehicles, China’s Xiaomi looks to have beaten the American brand to the punch by previewing the first production EV designed by an established consumer technology company. The top speed is estimated to be 164 miles per hour.

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Nissan, Renault to buy CATL batteries for electric vehicles

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The Nikkei reports that Chinese automotive battery maker CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd.) CATL will produce batteries for Nissan’s Sylphy Zero Emission electric sedan ( earlier post ), scheduled to hit the Chinese market in the latter half of the year. It is expected to offer a driving range of 338 km (210 miles).

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