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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). decrease in wind resistance coefficient increases NEDC driving range by about 8 km (5 miles). It is the longest range among electric vehicles available in China.

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CATL cell-to-pack tech going into Indiana-built ELMS electric van, future battery swapping too

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Startup Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) this week announced two new battery partnerships. Chinese battery supplier CATL will provide its cell-to-pack technology to startup ELMS for use in its Indiana-assembled electric delivery vans. ELMS is also partnering with startup Ample to use the latter's modular battery-swapping system.

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Chinese EV company Xpeng Motors raises US$400M in Series C; Xiaomi strategic investor

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We are a strong believer that smart mobility and autonomous driving are going to transform our daily lives, and we share the same vision with Xiaomi that technology innovation is the key driver in reshaping our future transportation. —He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of Xpeng Motors, who also participated in the Series C round.

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GAC Motor officially releases all-electric SUV GE3 into the Chinese market

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China-based GAC Motor has introduced its all-electric GE3 SUV into the Chinese market; the GE3 made its international debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. miles) with electric power only; Ternary lithium battery fast charges to 80% in 30 minutes; Acceleration from 0-100 km (0-60 miles) within 9.3

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy. From Insights into Future Mobility.

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CATL launches first battery-swapping in China, aimed at those without home charging

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Chinese battery maker CATL is launching a battery-swapping service in its home country. miles from a station, CATL said in a press release. "In In the future. Called Evogo, the service launches with four stations in the city of Xiamen.

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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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