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2024 LDV Chinese electric ute to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux with big power, style and tech

EV Central

A world apart from the largely underwhelming eT60 that’s sold in small numbers, the yet-to-be-named newcomer is expected to leverage the latest electric tech that debuted on the eDeliver 7 and eDeliver 9 vans. LDV plans to shake up the ute market with its upcoming all-electric dual-cab that hits Australian roads late in 2024 or early 2025.

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Cell-to-pack tech from battery maker CATL could be used in EVs from Hyundai, Kia, Genesis

Green Car Reports

Chinese battery supplier CATL and Hyundai Mobis on Wednesday announced a partnership and license agreement for CATL's cell-to-pack technology. Cell-to-pack refers to the direct integration of cells into a battery pack, without the modules used in most current pack designs.

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Gigantic Chinese Nio ET9 electric car guns for German limos with advanced battery tech that adds 255km in less than five minutes

EV Central

Other new tech introduced includes small more power dense motors and a new wiring harness that is claimed to save weight and improve interior packaging. The post Gigantic Chinese Nio ET9 electric car guns for German limos with advanced battery tech that adds 255km in less than five minutes appeared first on EV Central.

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CALB unveils new battery tech, boasting significant performance gains over traditional cylindrical cells

CN EV Post

As CATL's Qilin Battery begins mass production, CALB, another Chinese battery manufacturer, has also rolled out its battery innovation. As background, C refers to the battery's charge multiplier, and 6C means that the battery could theoretically be fully charged in one-sixth of an hour -- 10 minutes. "We

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Volkswagen deepens partnership with Gotion to industrialize battery cell production in Germany

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Group and Gotion High-Tech Co., Based on a substantial shareholding agreement in May 2020, Volkswagen Group entered a strategic cooperation framework with the major Chinese battery producer headquartered at Hefei. VCIC) and Hefei Gotion High-Tech Power Energy Co., are deepening their partnership.

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Chinese automakers hit by production issues with Huawei computing unit, sources say – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Some Chinese automakers have had to delay deliveries of flagship models due to production issues with a computing unit made by tech giant Huawei , five people with knowledge of the matter said. Changan referred the request to its Avatr division, which did not respond. 1, according to the company.

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Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off

Baua Electric

A big part of Nissan’s strategy includes advanced battery tech. Nissan believes the new tech will be a “game-changer for EVs,” with the potential to offer twice the energy density of traditional lithium-ion batteries at a lower cost. Nissan doesn’t refer to it as an electric GT-R, but you can see the blurred-out logo up front.

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