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Qiyuan’s product matrix will include the A-series, Q-series, and E0-series, with four models to be released within this year, including the A05, A06, A07, and Q05. (Image credit: Changan) Chinese automotive giant Changan Automobile has launched its new electric vehicle (EV) brand Qiyuan and announced ambitious sales targets. Changan officially launched Qiyuan at a n event on August 27, hoping to create intelligent electric vehicles that can continue to evolve. Qiyuan’s logo blends “square” and “circle” from Eastern philosophy, and its design is based on 0 and 1, which means infinite possibilities, the company said. Qiyuan’s product matrix will include…
The driver of a white Tesla Model Y was involved in a police chase this last weekend in Orange County, California, that ended with at least two tires of his EV being shredded to pieces, wrecked rims, and a blow to his ego. As you can see in the video embedded above, which was streamed live on ABC7’s official YouTube channel, the pursuit happened after sunset on California State Route 91. According to the broadcast commenters, the driver allegedly failed to pull over after the Highway Patrol noticed a carpool lane violation, so they started following the white EV down…
The Nio phone will be officially launched in late September and will be a flagship Android-powered phone that is very recognizable from the back, according to local media. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Nio’s first phone model is finally not far away from its launch, with the device having previously completed the necessary regulatory processes in China. The Nio phone will be officially released in late September, and customers will be able to use a small portion of the Nio Credits they have for its purchase, a report from local media outlet Yiche said today. Nio Credits are a form of Nio’s…
A recent video at Out of Spec Reviews shows us something really cool Kyle found at Overland Expo Mountain West. Unlike many of the vehicles out there, it’s made to not burn a single drop of gasoline, despite being a fully functional RV! It’s the result of a partnership between GMC and EarthCruiser, a prominent builder of overlanding campers and RVs. Here’s the embedded video, but be sure to scroll down for a summary and some commentary: One of the things that makes this overlanding RV so unusual is that it was built by GMC and EarthCruiser, but it’s not…
BMW Group’s EV influence has been rapidly increasing in the past few years. With a $1.7 billion investment in its South Carolina manufacturing paired with the launch of a new lineup of electric options, BMW is on track to becoming a massive player in the EV industry. Now, the Bavarian automaker is expanding its electrification strategy further with a recent investment in its homeland. At BMW’s Leipzig manufacturing campus, the luxury automaker has recently broke ground on an upcoming battery logistics facility. This new battery facility will play an instrumental role in manufacturing the all-new Mini Countryman. “Leipzig continues to…
After a year of preparations, XPeng is ready to start deliveries of its vehicles in Europe. Initially, there was a careful start in Norway with the XPeng P7 sedan and the XPeng G9 SUV. Now, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg are next. The rest of Europe will follow, but in each country, a sales and service infrastructure must be organized. To prepare the launch, a number of journalists from these countries were invited to Amsterdam, the European centre of XPeng logistics, to get acquainted with the models for the European markets. XPeng is starting with its top models,…
Tesla users in Taiwan recently discovered a very interesting and unique item at some of the Supercharging stations. According to ddcar.com, at a few sites, Tesla installed a stand-alone display, which shows charging details. More specifically, they display the energy used for each individual stall. One might ask why Tesla would install such a thing if all the necessary info was always available in the car’s infotainment system and on the Tesla app. Well, according to the article, it might be related to the new requirements, introduced by the Bureau of Standards, Inspection and Quarantine of the Ministry of Economic…
In China, Ascott currently owns and manages over 200 properties in 42 cities. (Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) has entered into a partnership agreement with a new company to jointly advance the construction of power-up facilities. Nio Power, Nio’s energy business unit, signed an agreement on August 27 with the Chinese arm of Singapore-based hospitality operator The Ascott Limited to work together on building charging and battery swap infrastructure and enhancing user experience for both companies, according to a post the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker posted on its mobile app today. Ascott is a wholly owned lodging business…
Tesla officially launched the first V4 Supercharging site in the United Kingdom, which is also the seventh European station with the new dispensers. The V4 Superchargers were installed at the company’s Tottenham Service Centre in Tottenham, about which we heard earlier this month. The deployment of new dispensers is one thing, but even more interesting is the addition of a card payment method, which is already available and was demonstrated by EVA England (@EVAEOfficial / X) in a short video below. As we can see, the user can charge a non-Tesla electric car simply by connecting it (CCS2 charging connector) and…
Students around the US are now heading back to college, but there’s one thing many of them won’t be able to bring with them: electric bikes and e-scooters. Several campuses are joining a growing movement in higher education, banning these efficient transportation alternatives. Electric bicycles, which are similar to pedal bicycles with an additional small battery and motor, have proven to be an incredibly popular choice for university students navigating campuses and college towns. They’re easier to ride than a pedal bicycle, don’t require arriving to class sweaty, and are also much less expensive than owning a car. Other advantages…