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Smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils first EV, aims to rival Tesla and Porsche

Electrek

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi officially unveiled its first electric car yesterday at a launch event in Beijing, while declaring its big ambitions to rival Tesla and Porsche and become a top automaker within the next two decades.

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

Electrek

Oh, the smartphone manufacturer released a new phone model to match the new EV as well. Today, Xiaomi officially launched its first-ever EV, the SU7 – decked out with advanced battery tech, lightning-fast charging, and a mouth-watering range – all for starting MSRPs that will turn some heads.

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Polestar is Cooking Up a Smartphone for the Chinese Market

The Truth About Cars

It has developed a new smartphone that it plans to sell with its debut SUV in the country, the Polestar 4.& Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter. & [Image: Polestar] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Polestar Forum Users Are Not Keen on Buying the Company's Smartphone

The Truth About Cars

Polestar recently announced that it would sell smartphones in China, home of its parent company, Geely. & Regardless of the manufacturer, smartphones are increasingly important for new vehicle buyers. Automotive smartphone partnerships aren’t a big thing here in the States, likely because Apple rules the market here.

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Non-bike bike gear reviewed: Linka Lasso smartphone-controlled chain lock

Electrek

This time, we’re checking out a fascinating smartphone-controlled keyless e-bike lock called the Linka Lasso. In this regular column, I take a deep dive into some of the coolest and most interesting gadgets and pieces of kit that make it possible to swap a car for an e-bike on a daily basis.

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This major smartphone OEM wants Mercedes and Audi to use its software

Electrek

Huawei, a major smartphone OEM, telecom supplier, and (formerly) silicon designer, is engaging German carmakers Mercedes and Audi over a potential stake in its vehicle software business. more… The post This major smartphone OEM wants Mercedes and Audi to use its software appeared first on Electrek.

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Smartphone builder Xiaomi’s first EV coming in Q2 and looks to capitalize on 20M current users

Electrek

Less than three years after establishing its own automotive arm to develop and build EVs, Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi sits on the cusp of bringing its flagship model, the SU7, to market.

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