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Deepal delivered 15,513 vehicles in October, taking January-October deliveries to 102,417 vehicles. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Deepal, the new energy vehicle (NEV) unit of Changan Automobile, has revealed aggressive 2024 sales targets and has begun efforts to enter international markets. Deepal aims to sell 450,000 units globally in 2024, the brand’s CEO Deng Chenghao said on Weibo today. The brand plans to launch two new models next year, Deng added. Deepal currently sells the SL03 range of sedans, and the S7 range of SUVs, and both are available in extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) variants. Deepal delivered…
If you look at the Bolt EUV, you might just think it’s a modified Bolt EV. To some extent this is true, but that’s nowhere near the whole story. The original Bolt EV came from GM’s Korea division, which in turn grew out of Daewoo, a Korean company GM purchased years earlier. But, after the success of the Bolt EV, the platform was further developed in China to satisfy the appetite for EVs there. An improved design that found success there (the Chevrolet Menlo) became the Bolt EUV and is now sold in the United States. The EUV’s platform is…
The Zeekr 007 will be officially launched and begin deliveries in early January 2024 with a pre-sale starting price of RMB 229,900 yuan. (Image credit: Zeekr) Zeekr has updated the performance of its first sedan model, Zeekr 007, in pre-sales to showcase the popularity of the model. The Zeekr 007 received pre-orders for over 25,000 units in nine days after the start of pre-sales, the company announced today. The model will officially go on sale and begin deliveries in early January 2024, and customers who currently pay RMB 1,000 ($140) to reserve the model will receive a RMB 5,000 discount…
Which legendary sports car brand might be making in-wheel motors? Which automaker cut a hybrid from its consumer lineup to make more police-duty hybrids? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending November 25, 2023. In a 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron review, we found this big, performance-oriented luxury SUV to flex the advantages of its tri-motor layout with perhaps the best handling of any SUV, gasoline or not—without sacrificing its class-leading comfort and quiet. 2024 Cadillac Optiq GM’s Cadillac luxury brand confirmed that its 2025 Optiq electric SUV will be…
The United Arab Emirates is in the spotlight this week as some 70,000 premiers, potentates, and poseurs descend on Dubai to attend the COP 28 climate conference, from which much is hoped but little is expected. Not far away, 35 kilometers outside of Abu Dhabi City, the Al Dhafra Solar Facility was switched on just days before the climate summit is scheduled to begin. The timing is not a coincidence. It is meant to send a signal to the world that while the UAE remains one of the largest producers of oil and methane gas in the world, it recognizes…
The Kia EV6 is one of the most popular electric car models in the U.S. For the 2024 model year, the EV6 has eight versions. In today’s post, we will take a closer look at the current offer. The South Korean manufacturer has maintained the 2023 model year prices, while adding a more affordable Long Range trim. The lineup starts with the entry-level Kia EV6 Light (rear-wheel drive) with a 58.0-kilowatt-hour battery, priced at $42,600 (plus a $1,325 destination charge). This version has a 125-kilowatt electric motor and an EPA Combined range of 232 miles. The two new options, are…
Huawei will set up a company engaged in the R&D and production of smart driving systems and components, in which Changan plans to acquire no more than a 40 percent stake. (Image credit: Changan) Chongqing Changan Automobile said it will invest in a new company to be set up by Huawei, days after renewed rumors of a partnership between the two circulated. Changan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei on November 25 in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, to jointly support the latter’s establishment of a company that will provide automotive smart system and component solutions, according to an exchange…
Cyber Monday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering all of the most notable markdowns on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. Down below, you’ll find only the best of the best as part of our curated Cyber Monday Green Deals hub for the week, which will be constantly updated with all of the latest offers in one central location. Cyber Monday launches at every major retailer As expected, nearly every major player in the game has unveiled…
Let’s face it: the weekend after thanksgiving can be kind of slow for news. Looking through press releases to see if there’s anything interesting left, I saw that Sur Ron, a manufacturer of electric dirtbikes, had some deals going on in England. Normally that wouldn’t be front page news, but then I thought about what such a bike might be like as a daily driver. Why This Matters (A LOT) The big thing holding many people back from owning an EV is price. When grocery prices are through the roof, it’s tough to find anything but a McJob, and everyone’s…
The topic of Tesla’s potential investment in India returns like a boomerang every couple of months. It’s clear that Tesla would like to enter India but there are business obstacles that first must be removed to make the investment viable. On the other hand, India’s government tries to protect its market from highly competitive foreign products. According to Economic Times (via Reuters), Tesla is willing to invest up to $2 billion to build a factory in India, but the decision depends on the import duties for electric cars. Currently, buying an imported EV in India is expensive, because the import…