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Chery's EV concept tunes into tuna, claims world-best aero efficiency

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Chery has designed an EV concept inspired by tuna fish. And it claims this car is the most aerodynamic in the world. First spotted by Electrek, the concept is claimed to have a coefficient of drag (cd) of just 0.168, measured during wind-tunnel testing conducted in August.

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Report: China’s Chery Considers U.S. Market Yet Again

The Truth About Cars

Chinese state-owned automaker Chery is reportedly still looking to the United States as a possible point of expansion. Chery had plans to break into our market back in 2005 and supposedly had things lined up to import a limited supply of its Exeed crossover in 2020 before the world went haywire. Today is not like before.

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Chery Automotive claims its new concept EV inspired by tuna fish is world’s most aerodynamic car

Electrek

Chinese automotive brand Chery has unveiled a new concept it claims to be the world’s most aerodynamic car, designed using AI simulation. more… The post Chery Automotive claims its new concept EV inspired by tuna fish is world’s most aerodynamic car appeared first on Electrek. What a time to be alive.

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StreetScooter to form JV with Chery for electric light utility vehicles

Green Car Congress

StreetScooter GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post and market leader for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group (Chery) establishing a joint venture between the two companies.

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Chery to launch new EXEED line; hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric

Green Car Congress

Chery Automobile Co., Chery revealed the EXEED TX—a compact SUV which will be the first model offered in Europe—in pre-production form at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show. The new design and R&D facilities in Europe will accelerate Chery’s plan for global expansion.

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Huawei says upcoming Luxeed S7 EV is ‘superior to Tesla’s Model S’

Teslarati

Smartphone maker Huawei has partnered with the China-owned Chery Automobile on the electric vehicle (EV) brand Luxeed, set to unveil its first vehicle in the coming months. These features have generally been well-received by Chinese consumers in the middle class, and the Chery-Huawei partnership could be poised for success, some analysts say.

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Valeo acquires 80% stake in the Chery Group’s lighting company in China

Green Car Congress

As part of its development strategy in high-growth countries, and particularly China, Valeo has acquired an 80% shareholding in the company Ruby (a lighting specialist) from Chery Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile. Chery Technology will retain a 20% stake in the company.

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