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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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Audi and its Chinese partner companies FAW and SAIC are showing four world premieres: the brand-new Audi A6 e-tron concept vehicle and the all-round updated Audi Q5L, in addition to the Audi A7L and an SUV study, still kept beneath a cover, named Audi concept Shanghai. meter-long vehicle to be unveiled in the second half of 2021.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Baua Electric

A standard 22-kw AC onboard charger can recharge the pack in an estimated five hours, while optional DC fast charging can do the same in 90 minutes (likely less time for the more typical 80% charge). ownership, the now-defunct Chinese-funded automaker NEVS , which had been reworking some of Saab’s assets, bought Protean in 2019.

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Porsche Taycan deliveries plummet over 50% ahead of updated 2025 model, Macan EV

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With deliveries starting later this year, Porsche says demand is also building for the new Macan Electric. Porsche upgraded the electric sports car with more range, power, and faster charging. Blume explained Porsche is in a V-shaped sales cycle as Taycan deliveries continued falling.

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

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We've been told that OEMs are killing sedans because it's cheaper to build crossovers, and since crossovers are in high demand, automakers can charge more for them. However, it's not clear if unibody crossovers, many of which share platforms with current or currently dead sedans, are cheaper to build. Seems silly to me.

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Tesla’s Tom Zhu takes over North America sales, service & deliveries

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Tesla’s global vice president and CEO of the Greater China region, Tom Zhu, took over responsibilities for sales, service, and deliveries in North America, Electrek reported , citing sources familiar with the matter. Reuters reported that Zhu traveled with a team including Song Gang, Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory.

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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

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Digital technology companies often test technology on customers before it is ready for sale. Tesla, BYD and several new Chinese EV brands are offering in-vehicle displays that include gaming, videoconferencing and other advanced infotainment functions. For automakers, that has not been the norm so far.

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Honda Speaks About Near Future, EV Plans

The Truth About Cars

Honda has plans for a mid- to large-size electric vehicle to debut for sale in North America in 2025, based on a dedicated platform. An EV based on the N-ONE will go on sale in Japan in 2025, with two small EVs following in 2026. Honda is planning to dive deeper into the charging business too, using the power supply provided by EVs.

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