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Beijing show: Aussie-bound Leapmotor shows off C16 three-row electric family SUV

EV Central

Stellantis-backed Aussie-bound Chinese electrified car brand Leapmotor has revealed the three-row C16 SUV at the Beijing auto show. Stellantis is backing Leapmotor’s international expansion as a shorthand way of lowering its own CO2 emissions and avoiding significant fines. 2025 Leapmotor C16 interior. The kerb weight is 2065kg-2095kg.

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Here comes another one! China’s Leapmotor plans Aussie attack with BYD-busting prices

EV Central

That’s the goal of little known Chinese electric car specialist Leapmotor, which could launch in Australia as soon as late 2024. In Australia it will help bolster the local dealer group, which recently lost moribund Chrysler. Target BYD! 2024 Leapmotor C10. Stellantis has invested in Leapmotor to shore up its global transition to EVs.

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Forget the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora, buy a $40k Mazda MX-30 EV instead | Opinion

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But you can now buy an ex-dealer demo one, typically with just a few thousand kilometres on the clock, from $40,000 drive-away. A challenge to Chinese cheapies Head to carsales.com.au and, at time of writing, a Queensland dealer has a 2021 MX-30 Electric with 8300km showing for $39,990 drive-away. Ergo, very few sold.

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Polestar’s plan to survive and thrive: How an idiosyncratic EV start-up will carve its place in the electric space

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The Chinese-owned brand that has its headquarters in Sweden is effectively the performance – and design-focussed – spin-off of Volvo, part of the giant Geely Group. Volvo has been here for decades of course, while the other two Chinese newcomers are on the way. READ MORE: Battery breakthrough! Blame it on competition.

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Electric bus market and trends 

Electric Vehicles India

Transport sector is responsible for 23% of CO2 emissions. The transport sector is responsible for approximately 23 % of total energy-related CO2 emissions in the world. For the Chinese bus manufacturer, this electric bus order is the largest from to date Israel. Also, read the related article: Electric bus revolution.

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it 

Electric Vehicles India

The batteries for electric vehicles and for other appliances cells are assembled in modules and packs which depends on what materials these are made of and how they are manufactured, also affect the battery’s CO2 footprint and climate impact. If the same battery would produce in Europe the CO2 impact would likely have been smaller.

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Electric vehicles trends in India

Electric Vehicles India

Electric vehicles have attracted the attention of India’s policy makers as clean technology alternatives due to their multiple advantages like higher efficiency and lower air pollution in short to medium term and reduced CO2 emissions. Read the complete article to know more about electric vehicles trends in India. . Market overview.

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