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XPeng at Beijing Auto Show: 2K pure vision ADAS, neural network, 1km/sec fast charging, and a new AI-driven EV sub-brand [Video]

Baua Electric

XPeng Motors kept things relatively short but sweet during its 20-minute presentation at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show earlier today, but there’s a lot to get excited about following several updates from XPeng founder, chairman, and CEO He Xiaopeng, including an “entirely new breed” of EVs under a new sub-brand.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

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After launching its most affordable EV, the EX30, last year, Volvo’s compact electric SUV is already making a significant impact on the company. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo) Volvo also began production of its first electric minivan, the EM90, for China. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Deliveries began in March.

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A new luxury EV IPO from Geely is reportedly in the works

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Geely, a Chinese auto group, is reportedly pursuing an initial public offering in the United States for its new luxury EV brand, Zeekr. For those unfamiliar, Geely is a Chinese auto group that controls many notable brands, including Volvo , Polestar, and Lotus , as well as countless Chinese brands, including Geely’s own Geely Motors.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. The survey also found that global execs expect US auto brands to increase market share over the next five years, spurred by product innovation, restructuring activities and continued improvement in product quality.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

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Amy Sinclair is the only woman presently serving on the board of the Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association (GGEVA) , and for many years she has been one of the few female members of this Electric Auto Association (EAA) Bay Area chapter. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases.

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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

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The auto market is still settling down after policy changes that came in at the start of the year. Overall auto volume was 8,976 units, down 7.7% All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market.

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May 2023 – Tesla still dominates the Norwegian EV market

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The overall auto market saw volumes of 13.342 units, up almost 16% YoY, and higher than May 2019. For plugins to get consistently above 95% share will require more diverse – and especially, more affordable – vehicle classes to be catered for. Let’s see what volumes BMW can maintain for this model, their most affordable current BEV.

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