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Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen brand released design sketches of the ID. AERO concept vehicle, a fully-electric limousine planned for the Chinese automobile market. Stylistically, it also follows the unmistakable design language of other Volkswagen electric vehicles, such as the ID.4 For example, the exterior design of the five-meter-long ID.

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Porsche chief designer admits Chinese EVs, Tesla are forcing German automakers to get bold

Electrek

As Chinese EV brands expand their European footprint, Michael Mauer, Porsche , and Volkswagens chief designer, is taking note. Mauer says with the ability to “do things completely different,” Chinese EVs are forcing German automakers to be more open-minded.

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Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedan

Green Car Reports

Unveiled at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mazda EZ-6 combines the Japanese automaker's signature design flair with powertrain tech from Changan Automobile, Mazda's Chinese partner. An electrified successor to the Mazda 6 mid-size sedan goes on sale in China later this year, but prospects for the U.S. are unclear.

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Tesla sues Chinese chip designer for tech secret infringement

Teslarati

Tesla China has sued a Chinese Chip designer for tech secret infringement and unfair competition disputes, reports out of the country’s state media said on Tuesday. ” TianYanCha, a Chinese query platform, said the dispute between Tesla and Bingling involves the “infringement of technical secrets and other aspects.”

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Tesla plans to build new design center in Beijing this year, Chinese government says

Electrek

Tesla is planning to build its new design center in Beijing later this year, according to a new document released by the Chinese government. more… The post Tesla plans to build new design center in Beijing this year, Chinese government says appeared first on Electrek.

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Harley’s electric moped stalled, so this 55 mph Chinese version ripped off the design

Electrek

That opened the door for others to try their hand at Harley’s design, and a Chinese motorbike manufacturer seems to have created a pretty decent copy of the design. more… The post Harley’s electric moped stalled, so this 55 mph Chinese version ripped off the design appeared first on Electrek.

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$25,000 Tesla: Design Boss Wants You To Lead Chinese Design Team

InsideEVs

Tesla created a cool video ad announcing it's searching for someone to lead its new Chinese design team.

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