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Raizen Power, BYD to build EV charging network in Brazil

Electric Cars Report

Raízen Power, Raízen’s brand dedicated to renewable electricity solutions, and Chinese biggest EV maker BYD are joining forces to accelerate sustainable electric mobility in Brazil.

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

Green Car Reports

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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Beijing show: Breakthrough Chinese LFP battery can add 600km of range in just 10 minutes

EV Central

Chinese battery-making giant CATL has launched its new Shenxing Plus battery at the Beijing motor show claiming it’s capable of adding as much as 600km of range after a short 10-minute charge and delivering a driving range of more than 1000km. READ MORE: Battery revolution!

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Li Auto to build charging stations at 'NIO pace', report says

CN EV Post

Li Auto is aiming to build about 300 super-fast charging stations this year, and NIO also plans to add 10,000 new charging piles this year, according to local media. Because these vehicles can be refueled, Li Auto has not started working on charging facilities in the past few years. LI.US | 2015.HK

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Mercedes-Benz announces strategic partnership and equity stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz has entered a far-reaching strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co., The technological focus is on significant increases in range through advances in energy density and the reduction of charging times. including taking an equity stake.

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NIO Capital invests in Chinese SiC chip maker

CN EV Post

Image credit: NIO Capital) NIO Capital has invested in a local Chinese silicon carbide (SiC) chip maker as it continues to expand its investments in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry chain. The module will help upgrade the electrical architecture of NEVs from 400V to 800V and enable NEVs to charge from 0 to 80 percent in 10 minutes.

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Audi-FAW NEV building new EV plant in China; 150k cars annually

Green Car Congress

The first buildings will be erected in Changchun when the frost period ends. By setting up the new Audi-FAW NEV Company, we will bring a fresh charge to e-mobility in China. Production areas at the plant will include a press shop, body construction, paint shop, and final assembly line in addition to an in-house battery assembly.

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