Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. Earlier post.).
Baua Electric
JANUARY 10, 2024
According to a report from Chinese research firm CarFans , the electric SUV scored over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market. It also featured large air intakes and carbon fiber side skirts. It will likely feature four electric motors, like the U8 and U9, to reach over 1,000 hp.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In fact, the SUV made its debut in Europe at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show this week. Info from China’s MIIT revealed the U7 features over 1,300 hp (960 kW) from four electric motors. Powered by four electric motors, the U9 packs 1,287 hp (960 kW) and 1,200 lb-ft (1,680 Nm) torque for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/hr) sprint in 2.36
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 30, 2022
For example, IDTechEx expects that lithium-metal and solid-state batteries, axial flux motors, and carbon fiber materials will play an important role in eVTOL markets. Today, city trucks in China are predominantly hitting the roads as Chinese manufacturers leverage their experience in electric buses and battery production.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2011
liter SIDI intelligent direct injection turbocharged engine complemented by a pair of electric motor generators in the Envision’s dual automatic/manual eight-speed transmission. The Envision’s compact, lightweight chassis is composed of carbon fiber, magnesium and aluminum. The Envision is equipped with a 2.0-liter
Green Car Congress
APRIL 22, 2010
Earlier this month, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers LLC, the joint venture between SGL Group and BMW Group, announced it will build a carbon fibre manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. This vehicle will radically alter the motor industry as we know it. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
APRIL 3, 2015
But the Chinese market has seen the biggest growth, more than doubling its sales year on year, with almost 53,000 cars sold. OEMs should therefore focus more on alternative materials like carbon fiber reinforced plastics and aluminum. One of the main reasons for this is the strong demand from cities and local authorities.
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