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Smart #5 unveiled in China with 638 hp and 700 km range

ArenaEV
After many sightings of camouflaged prototypes, the Smart #5, a collaboration between Geely and Mercedes-Benz, finally makes its grand entrance. Recently revealed by Chinese regulators, this all-electric SUV boasts impressive specifications, curious design and is set to make an impression in the EV space. First unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April as a concept, the Smart #5 has… Read more…

GOP Senators go after inflated EV efficiency in fleet standards

Green Car Reports
In their ongoing effort to push back against stricter emissions standards expected to lead to more EV sales, Senate Republicans have drafted a bill calling for regulators to change the way EV efficiency is calculated. Dubbed the Recalculating Electric Vehicle Efficiency for Accuracy and Legitimacy (REVEAL) Act, the bill questions the methods the… Read more…

Germany looks to keep the peace by halting or at least softening incoming tariffs on Chinese EVs

Just days after the EU Commission determined EVs imported from China have an unfair advantage due to government subsidies and responding with higher tariffs, Germany, one of the region’s largest automotive markets, has spoken against the decision, stating the imposed tariffs could hurt the success of local automakers selling vehicles in China. Read more…

Xiaomi SU7 reaches another milestone – 20,000 deliveries

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Xiaomi launched its SU7 all-electric sedan back in March and has since struggled to meet the enormous demand. In fact, according to Xiaomi, demand is five times higher than initially anticipated so deliveries are significantly delayed. Still, the company is doing all it can, rapidly ramping up production and now it announced it already completed 20,000 deliveries. With wait times… Read more…