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BorgWarner supplying dual inverters and iDM220 integrated drive module to Chinese OEMs

Green Car Congress

BorgWarner will supply dual inverters for two premier Chinese OEMs. The project with the other major Chinese OEM is planned for 2023 models. A single unit can control and drive two electric motors while delivering cost and weight reductions, as well as enabling flexible packaging and easier installations.

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Geely launches Methanol Hybrid Emgrand in China market

Green Car Congress

Geely recently launched its Methanol Hybrid Emgrand ( earlier post ) in the Chinese market. The methanol hybrid is based on Geely’s fourth-generation B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand sedan. Geely also offers a non-hybrid methanol-fueled version of the Emgrand. The hybrid houses a 1.8L

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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. It’s a significant arrival for a couple of reasons. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 cockpit.

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

Green Car Congress

Geely is testing the world’s first methanol hybrid sedan in sub -40 °C (-40 ?F) F) Arctic conditions in the frigid northern Chinese province of Heilongjiang. Geely’s latest Methanol Hybrid Emgrand is based on Geely Auto’s fourth-generation B-Segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand sedan. The sedan houses a 1.8L

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EVs, influencers and riot police: Our man Iain Curry on the ground at the Beijing Motor Show

EV Central

My 2024 Beijing Motor Show gets off to an inauspicious start. The transfer bus takes three hours to move 50km, finding our entry gate adds another 60 minutes, I’m asked for my passport before being allowed near a much needed toilet, and why the hell are riot police with perspex shields at a motor show? Chinese ones.

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Stellantis production affected by cyberattack on Chinese supplier

Teslarati

Multiple car brands under Stellantis were affected by a cyberattack on Chinese supplier, Yanfeng International Automotive Co. The invested in Chinese automaker Leapmotor recently to expand its global electric vehicles (EV) sales. billion in the Chinese company. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Toyota to develop hybrid vehicles with two Chinese partners

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The Nikkei reports that Toyota plans to develop hybrid vehicles with two Chinese automakers; Toyota made the announcement at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Toyota also recently formed a joint venture in China to make batteries for hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.).

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