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BMW introduces electric 3 Series for Chinese market

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The BMW Group continues to broaden its portfolio of electrically powered vehicles with the addition of the fully electric BMW 3 Series, which will enter the Chinese market in May 2022. Fine tuning of the BMW i3 eDrive35L’s suspension systems to Chinese road conditions has been carried out by the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.

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Tesla cancels free lifetime access to standard connectivity for Chinese customers

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New Tesla vehicles ordered on and after July 21 will receive free standard connectivity for eight years from the date of first delivery, instead of the previous free lifetime access. The post Tesla cancels free lifetime access to standard connectivity for Chinese customers appeared first on CnEVPost.

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Geely subsidiary Geespace successfully launches first 9 satellites of planned 240; positioning and connectivity

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Geespace’s terrestrial base station in Korla, China has reported that they have connected the first nine GeeSAT-1 satellites and which are all functioning correctly post launch. Initially, service coverage will be provided to the Chinese market and the Asia-Pacific region with plans for expanding global coverage after 2026.

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Chinese manufacturers to ramp up production of graphene nanotube dispersions for EV batteries

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A graphene nanotube dispersion, developed by OCSiAl, allows for a substantial increase in key battery parameters and is now experiencing growing interest from Chinese battery manufacturers. Introducing OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes into anode and cathode formulations makes it possible to reach 300 Wh/kg energy density and even go beyond this.

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White House To Probe 'Risks' Of Chinese Cars With Connected Tech

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Plus, Stellantis wants to build its own EVs and Aston delays the launch of its first BEV due to "consumer demand."

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Study finds association between air pollution, coronary atherosclerosis in Chinese population

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The study was conducted on 8,867 Chinese adults aged 25 to 92. The findings, published in an open-access paper in JAMA Network Open , are significant because, while similar studies have been conducted in the US and Europe, this one is the first to investigate the connection between air pollution and coronary artery calcium in China.

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Chinese EV maker Nio might make phones—for the ecosystem, not to rival Apple or Samsung

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Chinese EV firm Nio is considering a line of smartphones in response to demand from tech-savvy customers, CEO William Li said in an interview with China-based news service Sina published Friday. Customers want a phone that connects better to Nio's vehicles, Li said.

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