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Tesla China to store vehicle data locally while giving drivers access to it

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Tesla has alleviated potential security concerns in China by announcing it will store vehicle data locally in a posting on its official Weibo page, a Chinese social media site. Earlier this year, it was reported that Tesla’s vehicle cameras and sensors were being subjected to extra scrutiny by some Chinese government officials.

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BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

EV Central

BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. “It is the best of both worlds, 100kms range on pure electric, and then switch over to the dual-motor technology. The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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Wärtsilä hits methanol milestone with first newbuild engine order

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It is made using hydrogen from renewable-sourced electricity and recaptured carbon. The benefits of methanol are that it is relatively inexpensive to produce, is widely available, and easy to store. Green methanol is among the potential and most promising future fuel candidates.

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NIO ET5 electric sedan to launch in the United Kingdom

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The NIO ET5 mid-sized electric sedan will launch in the United Kingdom (UK). NIO smart electric sedan will be debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. “We The event celebrates motorsports and car culture, making it an excellent place for the all-electric ET5’s debut. NIO’s battery leases come with unlimited free swaps.

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University of Leeds and Chinese Academy of Sciences create joint institute to develop next-generation thermal and mechanical energy storage systems

Green Car Congress

The University of Leeds (UK) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have partnered to create a joint research institute to develop next generation energy storage systems, with a focus on thermal- and mechanical-based energy storage systems. These all have several drawbacks. Batteries often are expensive and have a short life-span.

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $3,000 electric pickup truck with bed cap

Electrek

It’s no secret that I love me a fun little electric pickup truck from China. But just like my four year old nephew after a run through a candy store, time does not stand still. And neither does the pace of development in Chinese electric mini truck factories.

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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

Baua Electric

But other Chinese automakers, including state-run companies that were later entrants to the EV race, have closed the gap on sub-USD 10,000 EVs at the Beijing auto show that began Thursday. KARAOKE IN YOUR MERCEDES In a race to stand out, some Chinese brands are offering features intended to be fun, if not frivolous.

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