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First wearable Formula 1 trophy revealed ahead of the upcoming Chinese GP

Baua Electric

It also gets dragon elements to symbolise the ‘Year of the Dragon’ in China The Chinese Grand Prix returns to the Formula 1 calendar this weekend after a hiatus of five years and making things special is the first-ever wearable trophy, which will be awarded to the winners in Shanghai. billion Euros.

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Pininfarina's Italian design may be good Karma for plug-in carmaker

Green Car Reports

Now that venture, renamed Karma after is primary product, following the company's revival at the hands of Chinese investors, has hired a new design firm. Henrik Fisker, the brand's namesake was a designer at BMW before forming his own company.

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Hybrid Kinetic electric luxury car, with turbine range extender, to be built in China

Green Car Reports

Several Chinese or Chinese-backed automotive startups are currently trying to replicate the success of Tesla by designing and selling their own luxury electric cars. Started by the founder of Chinese automaker Brilliance, the company made headlines in 2010, when it announced plans to build hybrid.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

China’s Geely is providing its SPA electric vehicle architecture and Italian design house Pininfarina (these days owned by India’s Mahindra) is providing the exterior and interior design for three EVs – an SUV, a hatchback and estate.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Avatar E11 – a new brand with big dreams, Avatar has input from Huawei and CATL and is the product of Chinese car maker Changan. BYD – Chinese car maker (the name means Build Your Dreams) has huge plans for Australia, including a range of SUVs and a sports sedan. It’ll be on sale in 2025, possibly as the A9 e-Tron.