European debut: Yanfeng presents innovative interior concept EVI for electric vehicles

European debut: Yanfeng presents innovative interior concept EVI for electric vehicles

Neuss, Germany – August 20, 2024. Yanfeng unveils its Electric Vehicle Interior (EVI) concept in Europe for the first time. The vision: a vehicle interior which provides unique interior experiences based on the notion of freedom, so that the cockpit area offers plenty of space for the body and relief for the mind. The company’s designers eliminated the traditional instrument panel and integrated all key functions into an innovative Smart Cabin seat modul. These include intelligent surfac...
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Chinese envoy dares EU and US to ‘catch up’ in electric vehicles to justify tariffs

Chinese envoy dares EU and US to ‘catch up’ in electric vehicles to justify tariffs

The US and European Union should step up production of affordable electric vehicles to justify their tariffs on Chinese EVs, Beijing’s top envoy in South Africa said, speaking ahead of a major China-Africa summit where green energy is expected to be high on the agenda. Chinese ambassador Wu Peng said at a climate change event in Pretoria on Thursday that China – a leader in EV technology, solar energy and other new energy products – had played a big role in cutting harmful carbon emissions...
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Fast charging gets faster in LFP batteries via electric vehicle maker Zeekr

Fast charging gets faster in LFP batteries via electric vehicle maker Zeekr

From ESS News Zeekr, an electric vehicle (EV) maker within the Geely Auto group, has integrated its self-developed fast-charging battery technology, based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry, into its latest vehicles. Zeekr introduced its so-called ‘Golden Battery’ in December, touting fast-charging capabilities made possible through a prismatic in-house design. According to the company, the 75 kWh battery pack supports ‘5.5C ultra-fast charging,’ enabling vehicles to charge from 1...
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China’s Zeekr to launch electric vehicles in Japan next year

China’s Zeekr to launch electric vehicles in Japan next year

Chinese EV maker Zeekr aims to achieve $18 billion market valuation before an IPO in the US. Credit: Zeekr Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr is planning to sell two premium EV models in Japan in 2025 and hopes to open showrooms in Tokyo and the Osaka area ahead of the launch later this year, according to vice president Chen Yu, Nikkei has reported. The news comes after the Geely-affiliated EV maker recently announced entry into some other right-hand-drive markets, including Hong Kong, Thailan...
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Number of battery-only electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary

Number of battery-only electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary

The number of battery-only electric vehicles registered in Hungary rose to close to 61,000 in July, the energy ministry said on social media on Monday. Number of electric vehicles skyrockets in Hungary The overall number of vehicles with green plates including hybrids exceeded 100,000 in June, the ministry said. Read also: New automotive investment in Hungary: groundbreaking ceremony held Hungary to implement stricter measures for hazardous vehicles and rule-breaking drivers Featured image: depo...
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BMW Is Proposing That Electric Vehicles Should Have Their Own Freeway Lane

BMW Is Proposing That Electric Vehicles Should Have Their Own Freeway Lane

The head of production at Germany’s BMW wants e-cars to outperform their petrol rivals by giving electric vehicles their own freeway lane. Milan Nedeljkovic, head of BMW production, also suggests, in an article published Saturday in the Münchner Merkur newspaper, special access to city centres and free parking for e-vehicles to boost demand. “If electric cars constantly passed you in the crowd, many would certainly think about crossing,” said Nedeljkovic. He said that such preferential tr...
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Sales of electric vehicles and hybrids in China surpassed those of internal-combustion-engine cars for the first time, despite weak overall demand.

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Audi’s New Electric Vehicle Series For Chinese Market Won’t Have Its Signature Four-ring Logo : Report

Audi’s New Electric Vehicle Series For Chinese Market Won’t Have Its Signature Four-ring Logo : Report

Audi’s new electric vehicle (EV) series for the Chinese market won’t have its signature four-ring logo, sources told Reuters. The move reflects the use of EV platform and advanced technologies from Chinese companies. Concept car for the EV series, codenamed “Purple”, will be unveiled in November, while nine models are planned by 2030. Audi Electric Vehicles currently sold in China will continue to have the German brand’s four-interlocking ring logo. Chinese-made Audis includes Q4 e-tro...
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A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn’t have to be nerve-wracking anymore

A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn’t have to be nerve-wracking anymore

Electric innovations past and present: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 that NPR took on a road trip stopped at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park in Edison, N.J., on June 11. It’s the site of the world’s second-largest light bulb (that would be the one on top of the tower, at left) in honor of Thomas Edison. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for NPR hide caption toggle caption Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for NPR Snacks, check. Playlist, check. Fully charged car — check? Electric vehicles are central to automakers...
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Tesla and BYD Are Dominating the Global Electric Vehicle Market

Tesla and BYD Are Dominating the Global Electric Vehicle Market

By ZeroHedge – Jul 28, 2024, 10:00 AM CDT Tesla’s gross margin has been declining every quarter since Q1 2022, but it still maintains the largest BEV market share globally. BYD is hot on Tesla’s heels, increasing its market share by ten percentage points between 2021 and 2023. Despite the tariff increase on Chinese-made cars, China remains the largest exporter and market for both hybrids and BEVs. In the second quarter of 2024, Tesla’s gross margin dropped to a new low af...
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