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HiPhi’s high hopes face reality with parent company entering bankruptcy

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The electric vehicle industry in China, while brimming with potential and breaking sales records, is also known for its fierce competition. One of its better-known contenders, HiPhi, once lauded as one of the most exciting players on the block, now faces a bleak future as its parent company, Human Horizons, grapples with bankruptcy. The Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone… Read more…

China’s EV market reaches a tipping point – electric cars outsell ICE vehicles

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China’s automotive market witnessed a remarkable milestone in July 2024. For the first time, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids combined to outsell their gasoline-powered counterparts. This momentous occasion clearly shows the rapid pace of EV adoption in the world’s largest auto market, fueled by a mix of government incentives and a growing domestic EV industry. Data from the China Passenger… Read more…

Xiaomi denies getting help from Prodrive to develop SU7 Ultra

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Xiaomi set its sights on the high-performance electric vehicle market when it unveiled its latest creation, the SU7 Ultra. However, high pace of the development, and impressive specifications prompted rumors of outside help employed by the company. Some claimed Prodrive was heavily involved in getting the SU7 Ultra from a sketch to reality, but Xiaomi now confirmed it was developed… Read more…

Hozon Auto unveils Neta S Wagon

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Hozon Auto’s Neta brand just introduced its latest offering: the Neta S wagon. Officially dubbed the “Neta S Hunting Edition,” it adds to the busy EV landscape in the world’s largest market for these vehicles. Coming with shooting brake design, the Neta S wagon has a closed front face, hidden door handles, and panoramic heat-insulating roof. The glass roof features… Read more…

Tata Curvv EV debuts with starting price just over $20K, choice of 45 kWh and 55 kWh batteries

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Tata Motors just unveiled its latest electric vehicle designed for the Indian market – the Curvv EV. The first mass-market coupe SUV comes with a very aggressive price and a decent set of features. The Curvv EV is built on Tata’s Generation 2 EV architecture, featuring a 45 kWh battery pack in the standard variant and a larger 55 kWh… Read more…

Huawei debuts the Stelato S9, a high-tech luxury electric sedan

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Huawei has entered the luxury electric vehicle market with its first premium sedan, the Stelato S9. Developed in partnership with Beijing-based automaker BAIC Group, the Stelato S9 is designed to compete in China’s growing EV market. Available in two variants, the Max and Ultra, the Stelato S9 starts at RMB 399,800 yuan (€51,900) for the Max and RMB 449,800 (€58,300)… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz gets approval for Level 4 autonomous driving system tests in China

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Despite Tesla’s efforts to position itself as the world leader in autonomous driving, Mercedes is actually inching ahead in the last couple of years. The company became the first one to bear legal responsibility in Germany when its Drive Pilot (autonomous driving system) is engaged and it became the first automaker to offer Level 3 in the US as well.… Read more…

Voyah’s global electric SUV Zhiyin unveiled with minimalist cabin, impressive range

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Voyah, the luxury division of Chinese state-owned Dongfeng Motor Corporation and a rising star in the electric vehicle market, has just unveiled its latest creation, the Zhiyin. Designed as the brand’s first “world car,” the Zhiyin is a fully electric SUV built on Dongfeng’s Electric Smart Secure Architecture (ESSA) and promises to deliver a substantial range of up to 901… Read more…

Forge Battery starts shipping with 300 Wh/kg energy density, 10-minute charging time

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Forge Battery just announced that it started shipping its 21700 cylindrical Li-Ion battery cells with an impressive 300 Wh/kg energy density. The new battery is now being distributed to potential partners and current ones too. The 21700 battery standard offers significantly higher energy at the same volume compared to the widely used 18650 battery standard. Forge Battery achieves this by… Read more…