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Chinese EV maker Xpeng teases 124 miles in 5 minutes with pivot to 800V platform

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Chinese automaker Xpeng is the latest to pivot to 800-volt charging architecture, which the company claims will add 124 miles of range in just five minutes of charging. Xpeng rolled out the new charging plans as part of its 2021 Tech Day presentation, claiming it will have the first 800-volt charging network in China.

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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

The Truth About Cars

Motor 1 pointed out that the crossover will get a 400-volt architecture instead of the 800-volt system in the EV6 and EV9, giving it slower charging times. It will likely be more affordable than the larger EVs in Kia’s catalog, which comes with a slightly less impressive electrical architecture.

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Gigantic Chinese Nio ET9 electric car guns for German limos with advanced battery tech that adds 255km in less than five minutes

EV Central

As well as its biggest new offering, the ET9 is also Nio’s most advanced car as it is based on the car-maker’s latest platform that introduces the firm’s all-new 900-volt electrical architecture that, along with a 1200-volt silicon carbide power module, allows the battery to be charged at up to 600kW.

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Chevrolet Volt to be sold in 8 cities in China

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The Chevrolet Volt electric car will go on sale at 13 Shanghai GM Chevrolet dealerships in eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. China will be among the first global markets to offer the Volt. Volt buyers will be eligible to join the V+ Club.

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Volvo 48V MHEV powertrain now available on all models

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In a broad portfolio upgrade, Volvo Cars announced that its 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain options are now available on every Volvo model, further boosting the company’s electrified offerings. First developed for the Chinese market and now rolled out globally, it allows drivers to monitor interior air quality via the centre screen.

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GM China signs MOU with CATARC for Chevrolet Volt demo fleet

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GM and CATARC will form a joint working team that will be responsible for gathering feedback from Volt demonstration fleet usage to better target discussions and actions to support new energy vehicle policy in China. China is among the initial markets to introduce the Volt following the United States. —CATARC Director Zhao Hang.

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Fisker Automotive names Tony Posawatz, former head of Volt program, as new CEO

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In addition he led GM’s initial efforts on hybrid programs and related technology development and was “employee number one” and founding member of the Chevrolet Volt program back in 2006. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of SG Automotive in China and will now pave the way for Fisker’s entry into the Chinese market later in 2012.

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