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MIIT verifies Xpeng P7 EV range of 706 km (439 miles) NEDC

Green Car Congress

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) has verified Xpeng’s P7 electric sports sedan’s driving range to be NEDC 706 km (439 miles). MIIT released its 329 th batch of vehicle manufacturer and product announcements and its third recommendation catalog for new energy vehicles. kWh/100km power consumption.

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Chinese Smartphone Company Previews First EV

The Truth About Cars

Chinese automotive designs have been impressively derivative for ages , so pointing that out probably won’t change anything. While Foxconn technically became the first phone manufacturer to pivot toward EVs after getting involved with Lordstown Motor, its relationship with the brand came to an abrupt end when it declared bankruptcy.

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Watch out Tesla, smartphone builder Xiaomi’s SU7 EV offers 434 mile range for under $30k

Electrek

Apple may have bailed on its plans to build its own EV, but a Chinese competitor has completed the feat, and on paper, it has the makings to be one helluva first entry into the segment. Oh, the smartphone manufacturer released a new phone model to match the new EV as well.

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Tesla supplier CATL announces new battery with 430 miles of range

Teslarati

With the M3P battery, CATL cells could increase an electric vehicle’s range to 700 km or 430 miles. The M3P battery cell might help the Chinese battery supplier achieve its goals. . The MIC Model Y has a cruising range between 545 km (338 miles) and 660 km (410 miles), according to CLTC.

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Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

However, as usual, the Chinese are on the case. The state-owned China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco) has developed and manufactured an all-electric container ship, the Greenwater 01, which is now operating a regular service route between Shanghai and Nanjing. The vessel can accommodate additional battery boxes for longer voyages.

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Tesla files for a near 400-mile Model Y in China

Teslarati

Tesla is looking to bring a near 400-mile Model Y to the Chinese market, a battleground for EV manufacturers since early 2020. Tesla has filed for a 397-mile capable Model Y “super long-range” variant, which would make it one of the company’s longest-range vehicles in its entire lineup. Credit: Tesla.

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Chinese Joint Venture Will Begin Mass-Producing an Autonomous Electric Car

Cars That Think

In October, a startup called Jidu Automotive , backed by Chinese AI giant Baidu and Chinese carmaker Geely , officially released an autonomous electric car, the Robo-01 Lunar Edition. With Level 4, the manufacturer of the car or the operator of the “robotaxi” service using the car would be to blame.

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