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BASF and GAC R&D Center co-develop 3 electric concept cars; debut at Auto Guangzhou 2018

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GAC R&D Center) introduced three co-developed electric concept cars at Auto Guangzhou 2018, featuring futuristic designs that address the diverse needs of China’s drivers. Additionally, the needs and individual style preferences of Chinese drivers have become more diverse due to an increasing number of female drivers and senior drivers.

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New fka and Roland Berger E-Mobility Index finds China best prepared for electric mobility among all automotive nations

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Due to lower vehicle weights, this results in an increase in range/battery capacity ratio and thus an improvement in terms of the vehicles compared. Chinese vehicles are improving significantly and becoming safer and more efficient. Compared to the previous period (2018), Chinese sales are growing at approximately 160%.

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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018. In late December 2018, Jinan Transportation Brain, a partnership between DiDi and Jinan city’s transportation authorities, went into full operation.

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Efficient Drivetrains receives 30-unit PHEV bus order for City of Kunming, China

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Forecasts indicate that Chinese bus markets will see more than 200,000 PHEV and EV buses by 2020, with full electrification by 2027. Emissions are also reduced by 40-50%, and significant reductions in fleet maintenance expenses are also being realized.

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Ford outlines China expansion strategy; SUVs, EVs and connected vehicles; 50+ new Fords and Lincolns by 2025

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In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. Ford plans to open 100 new outlets next year.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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Development work on these continues; Audi, for example, is refining MLB evo—the second-generation of MLB and the foundation for the battery-electric e-tron quattro SUV due out in 2018. There is no more range anxiety, the cost point is down, we will be able to serve the new customer demand. Earlier post.) —Christian Senger.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” The Long Range puts-out 421 hp and 546 lb.-ft.

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