Geely overtakes BYD with the EM-i plug-in hybrid system
Geely officially revealed the EM-i (NordThor 2.0) plug-in hybrid system with better specs than the BYD’s DM 5.0 powertrain. It comprises an ICE with the world’s highest thermal efficiency rate and an 11-in-1 electric drive. The NordThor 2.0 offers a mixed range of 2,390 km and a fuel consumption of...
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Renault to develop EVs for Europe in China, setting R&D team in Shanghai, report says
Renault is setting up an EV research and development team in Shanghai. It aims to begin mass production of a new EV by late 2025. The new car will be manufactured and sold only in Europe, local media report. – Advertisement – Despite Renault’s strong connection with Chinese automakers, this...
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Yangwang U7 will debut with blade 2 battery claims blogger
On October 30, a Chinese blogger claimed that the Yangwang U7 sedan would feature the second-generation BYD blade battery. Since earlier this year, it has been known that a second-generation blade battery is imminent, but details about the forthcoming battery have been slim. – Advertisement – According to a Weibo...
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra launched in China for 114K USD
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra electric sedan with over 1,500 hp and a zero-to-hundred acceleration time of 2 seconds launched in China with a price tag of 814,900 yuan (114,200 USD). It will start sales in March 2025. – Advertisement – Design & Dimensions Xiaomi SU7 Ultra adopts the design language...
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