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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Vehicles require higher standards for durability and safety than a phone. “We’re changing the IT infrastructure, we’re changing actually our manufacturing line so that we can use over-the-air updates in the manufacturing lines. The transition to software-dominated cars is challenging.

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Tesla’s biggest rival in China: an in-depth look at the $4,200 Wuling HongGuang Mini EV

Teslarati

Capable of a 62 MPH top speed and only around 75 and 110 miles of range per charge, the vehicle’s base model is available for a respectable $4,200. This car, however, is far from standard and is an economical EV made for short trips, tight finances, and efficiency. They’re just not comparable. Probably not.

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Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

Teslarati

Its highly affordable price tag that starts at around $5,000 makes it one of the most popular vehicles globally despite not having standard features without additional charges. “We’re confident this product will be our best-selling product ever,” Musk said in regards to the Model Y during the Q1 2020 Earnings Call.

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Nio ES6 Gen2 won 90 pre-orders in line with pack within the first 72 hours in China

Baua Electric

Chinese language client conduct analysis company 车fans (CarFans in English) revealed a document about buyer conduct in Nio retail outlets within the first 72 hours next the origination of ES6, which is between Might 24 – 27. The pre-orders are legitimate till July 31, next which they’re mechanically refunded if unclaimed.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

EV Central

A majority of the EVcentral writing staff acknowledged the compact Chinese battery electric vehicle for one positive reason or another. The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

Green Car Congress

Until recently, the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group were: the MQB (transverse, driven by the Volkswagen brand); the MLB (longitudinal, driven by the Audi brand); the MSB (standard drive, driven by Porsche); and the NSF (New Small Family). The charging will improve. Earlier post.) —Christian Senger.

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Bangalore Based Startup to Bringdown The EV Price By 40%

Get Electric Vehicle

Compared to traditional Li-Ion batteries, which are currently dominating in the Indian market, Log9 Materials has leveraged its cell-to-pack capability to produce RapidX battery packs, which enable 9 times quicker charging, more remarkable performance, and reduced battery degradation along with more battery life. Way to Go Independent.

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