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Chery and Huawei’s Luxeed S7 starts at just under €33,100

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Chery and Huawei have officially unveiled their latest venture into the growing world of electric vehicles, the Luxeed S7. This electric sedan, now available on pre-sales in China, is a significant leap forward in the EV space, challenging stalwarts like BYD Han EV and the Neta S. Priced starting at RMB 258,000 (approximately €33,100), the Luxeed S7 is not just a car; it’s a statement. The Luxeed S7, a joint effort between the automotive expertise of Chery and the technological prowess of Huawei, showcases an interesting fusion of industries. While Chery leads the manufacturing and… More…

This Week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle Stays in Your House

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You can be sure that each week I spend ample time snorkeling to the depths of Alibaba’s odd electric vehicle listings to find the most interesting and wackiest offerings from China. And those of you who prefer the wheeled variety will be happy to know that I’ve got a great four-wheeled monstrosity coming next week. But this week I found something that rises above anything I’ve featured before, or at least nearly everything. And while I had to stretch the limits of the term “electric vehicle” to make it happen, I think this consumer-grade Chinese home elevator is just cool enough to qualify as this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. More…

Mercedes teases the upcoming electric 2025 G-Class

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Among the most anticipated entries into the automotive landscape that is witnessing a transformative EV era, is the electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class. The yet-to-be-named EQG is a vehicle that promises to redefine luxury EVs while maintaining the iconic status of its G-Class lineage. That is a lot of lineage to live up to and Mercedes is taking its sweet time to – hopefully – ensure the end product exceeds the expectations. The company took to X (the good old Twitter) to remind us that the all-electric G-Wagon is coming soon, and in the process revealed more images. The vehicle in question,… More…

Lucid Air’s RangeXchange brings Vehicle-to-Vehicle charging

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Lucid Motors introduced RangeXchange, a new charging adapter the enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging. Lucid Air owners with the latest firmware can share their charge with other EVs, by simply hooking the two with the new cable. At its core, RangeXchange utilizes Lucid’s bi-directional charging technology, embedded in every Lucid Air through its proprietary Wunderbox system. The adapter allows energy to flow from the Lucid Air’s battery pack to another EV, effectively turning the car into a mobile charging station. Lucid Air charging Tesla The speed of RangeXchange is… More…

BMW 7 Series to get Level 3 driving assistance next spring

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Today, BMW announced that the BMW 7 Series will get Level 3 driving assistance by next spring. The feature will be available for order this December and the first cars with it will ship in March 2024. Strangely enough the eDrive50 and M70 xDrive aren’t eligible so you can only get it on the middle eDrive60 drivetrain. Right now, the company is offering Level 2 automated driving that includes features such as automatic lane change and adaptive cruise control, allowing the driver to take their hands off the wheel but you still need to pay attention to what is happening on the road. The… More…

Daimler Truck North America starts production of Freightliner eM2

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Germany-headquartered Daimler Truck has begun production of its electric Freightliner eM2 at the Portland, Oregon, manufacturing facility of its subsidiary Daimler Truck North America. The medium-duty truck, designed for pickup and delivery applications, is the tenth Daimler Truck electric model in production worldwide. The first Freightliner eM2s will be delivered in the US to Ferguson,… Read more…

Renault Korea leaps into EV production with Polestar 4

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Renault Korea Motors (RKM) is embracing the EV future with help from an unlikely partner. Starting in the second half of 2025, RKM’s Busan plant will produce and export pure electric vehicles, beginning with the much-anticipated Polestar 4. The agreement, forged between Polestar, Geely Group, and RKM, marks a significant milestone for the South Korean auto manufacturer. The partnership aims to roll out the Polestar 4, a pure electric vehicle, not just for the domestic South Korean market but also for exporting to North America. Located with direct access to major exporting ports,… More…