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Alibaba-backed DeepRoute unveils self-driving solution that doesn't require HD maps

CN EV Post

Image credit: DeepRoute) Many automakers in China are trying to move away from reliance on high-definition maps as they develop self-driving technology. solution, which it says is a solution that eliminates the need for high-definition maps and can facilitate mass production for automakers.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV review: Is this the new Chinese medium SUV that knocks over the Toyota RAV4 hybrid?

EV Central

Firstly, it lands the Chinese maker in Australia’s biggest sales segment and, as a plug-in hybrid , it is BYD’s first ICE-powered , CO2-emitting vehicle to go on sale here following the launch of three BEVs since 2022 – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Shark. So there’s definitely a lot of work to be done here. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 cockpit.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Known as the Lightning Cat overseas, the sleek five-door from Chinese maker GWM is yet to be definitively confirmed for Australia. The Chinese-owned British brand made a big EV impact in 2023 with the excellent MG4. GWM Ora Sport GWM Ora Sport. If is does make it, expect some high-performance excitement around the $60K mark.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

And he assured me that Oben is not taking the Chinese assembler route to market. We shall definitely visit your hotel again. For me it turned out to be a good tech demonstrator for what makes BYD the king of Chinese roads. But it is a spacious car - and I would definitely pay more money than I would pay for an Innova hire.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

So it’s definitely not a simple as choosing the Tesla sedan over the Volt. in chinese ?, But more importantly, Tesla is having trouble getting the Roadster to customers who have already paid a deposit–they are far behind schedule. — Jeff Wishart 14. April 17, 2009 9:12 pm Link Re “@ James.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

“It very definitely opens a window of opportunity for us,” Lutz said of Toyota’s potential delay. 1 competitor has some problems with their technology, and I do think that it very definitely opens a window of opportunity for us to be first to market with a genuine plug-in hybrid.".Lutz I think that our No.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Posted by: GSP | Apr 14, 2009 9:07:50 AM Funny, BYD (chinese) already came out with their version of the volt this year. GM cant do it but a 15 year old chinese car company can.now thats funny!

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