Category: EV vehicles

April 22, 2024
BYD reveals Hiace 07 EV: Luxurious Interior at Beijing Auto Show
During the highly anticipated Beijing Auto Show, BYD revealed the latest addition to its lineup, the BYD Hiace 07 EV. This electric vehicle boasts a sleek design influenced by "marine aesthetics" and contemporary curves, merging style with practicality.
Luxurious Interior Features
The Hiace 07 EV stands out for its opulent interior, offering a selection of leather upholstery options. At the heart of the cabin is a floating central control screen, accompanied by symmetrical LCD instruments that evoke a futuristic ambiance. Drivers will find convenience in the HUD head-up display and sophistication in the crystal gear lever.
Performance and Technology
Delivering on performance, the Hiace 07 EV provides choices between rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive setups to suit different driving preferences. Featuring iTAC technology and advanced suspension systems like front double wishbones and rear five-link independent suspension, this EV ensures a smooth and agile driving experience.
Power and Safety Features
Underneath the hood, the Hiace 07 EV impresses with its power and battery configurations. Drivers can opt for two-wheel or four-wheel drive models, with motor options ranging from 160kW to 230kW. Battery selections include 80.640kWh or 71.808kWh, granting remarkable cruising ranges of up to 610km. Safety is a top priority in the Hiace 07 EV, equipped with the advanced "God’s Eye" smart driving system. This system supports intelligent driving functions such as lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, and intelligent speed limit control, ensuring a safer and more intuitive driving experience.
Introducing BYD God’s Eye
BYD’s God’s Eye stands as the pinnacle of Advanced Intelligent Driving Assistance Systems (AIDAS), globally launched by BYD Group. This system epitomizes cutting-edge vehicle safety and assistance technology, offering support and aid across diverse driving scenarios. With a core emphasis on safety, God’s Eye employs advanced electronic architecture and internally developed capabilities to deliver a comprehensive solution for intelligent driving at the vehicle system level.
Incorporating BYD’s proficiency in electronic systems and autonomous driving technology, God’s Eye establishes a new benchmark for intelligent driving assistance systems within the automotive sector. The BYD Hiace 07 EV, with its blend of innovation and stylish design, represents a significant advancement in the realm of electric vehicles, underscoring BYD’s dedication to sustainable transportation solutions.
Tags: BYD Hiace 07 EV, Intelligent Driving Assistance System, sustainable transportation
April 22, 2024
Tesla Marks 10th Anniversary in China: 1.7M+ Owners & Growing
Today is a momentous occasion for Tesla in China as the company commemorates the 10th anniversary of introducing its inaugural Model S cars to Chinese customers. Since its inception in 2014, Tesla has witnessed substantial growth within China’s electric vehicle sector.
To mark this significant milestone, Tesla Asia shared a celebratory message emphasizing the safety achievements of the Model S and the continuous dedication of the company to advancing electric vehicle technology.
Tesla’s Impact in China
With a vast community of over 1.7 million Tesla owners in China and a global network exceeding 6 million, Tesla’s influence on the automotive industry is undeniable. China’s commitment to the adoption of new energy vehicles (NEVs) is evident as NEV ownership has surpassed 20 million.
Key Moments in Tesla’s China Journey
Noteworthy milestones in Tesla’s venture in China include handing over Model S keys to the first Chinese owners, such as prominent personalities like Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, and Li Xiang, the founder of Li Auto. The establishment of the Shanghai Gigafactory in late 2019 represented a significant turning point for Tesla in China, boasting an annual capacity of over 950,000 vehicles, making it Tesla’s largest facility worldwide.
Safety Features and Market Strategy
Tesla’s Model S has gained acclaim for its safety features, achieving a maximum 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP and U.S. NHTSA across all NHTSA subcategories in 2014. The active safety system, incorporating technologies like Autopilot hardware and Lane Departure Warning, showcases Tesla’s unwavering dedication to innovation and safety.
In response to escalating competition, Tesla recently enacted a price reduction across its entire model lineup, bolstering its attractiveness in the Chinese market. The latest announcement revealed a price cut of 14,000 yuan ($1,930), rendering Tesla vehicles even more accessible to consumers.
Tags: Smart Electric Vehicles, Tesla
April 22, 2024
BYD Seal 06 DM-i: 2024 Beijing Auto Show Debut
BYD Ocean Network has unveiled a sneak peek video introducing the upcoming Seal 06 DM-i prior to its official premiere at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Judging from the glimpses provided, the vehicle appears to be quite visually striking. However, the teaser hints that there is more to come beyond just the aesthetics.
Design Features and Aesthetics
The Seal 06 DM-i will maintain its 1.5L engine, capable of reaching a top speed of 180km/h. It embraces the Ocean Net family design language, characterized by sharp headlights, a sleek fastback profile along the sides, and distinctive taillights that run across the rear.
Specifications and Dimensions
According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Seal 06 DM-i will measure 4830mm in length, 1875mm in width, and 1495mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2790mm. These dimensions are comparable to the previously mentioned Qin L model. The vehicle will feature eye-catching petal-style wheels and various sunroof options such as panoramic, standard, or compact.
Performance and Technology
Equipped with a 1498ml engine generating 74kW of power and a maximum speed of 180km/h, the Seal 06 DM-i boasts an all-electric range of 90km and a fuel efficiency rating of 3.98L/100km. The design, as seen in the images, exudes a modern and sleek appearance, complemented by the stylized BYD logo. The upcoming debut at the Beijing Auto Show promises an exciting showcase of what the company has in store for this model.
Tags: BYD, Chinese Automobile Innovation, Seal 06 DM-i
April 19, 2024
Tesla Recalls 4,000 Cybertrucks for Accelerator Pedal Issue
This time, Tesla is not sending out more Cybertrucks; rather, the company is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to a potentially significant issue with the accelerator pedal. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has highlighted that the pedal's cover might dislodge and get stuck in the floor trim, leading the vehicle to accelerate even when the driver removes their foot, posing a notable risk.
Problem Identified: Excessive Lubricant
Videos shared online reveal the root cause: an excess of lubricant on the pedal cover. This surplus lubrication enables the cover to move upwards and jam itself in place, hindering the pedal's full return to its original position. Consequently, unintended acceleration becomes a distinct possibility, creating a safety hazard.
Tesla's Response and Resolution
Tesla has assured that they will replace or repair the faulty accelerator pedals at zero cost for owners. Although official recall notifications are set to be sent out in June, concerned Cybertruck drivers can proactively reach out to Tesla immediately at +1-877-798-3752 and refer to the recall service number SB-24-33-003 to schedule a service appointment.
Recent Developments and Challenges
This recall emerges amidst a series of recent updates for Tesla Cybertruck owners. Delivery schedules have experienced setbacks, with many likely informed about the impending recall as a reason for these delays. Notably, Tesla recorded its first year-over-year drop in deliveries since 2020, witnessing a 20% decline compared to the previous quarter. The company has also initiated staff reductions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Despite facing recent hurdles, Tesla has outlined a focus on efficiency moving into 2024, with CEO Elon Musk hinting at a slower sales growth trajectory for the year.
Tags: Accelerator Pedal Recall, Tesla, Tesla Cybertruck
April 18, 2024
Samsung to Showcase Memory Solutions for Next-Gen Cars
Samsung Electronics will make their inaugural appearance at Beijing Auto Show from April 25-27, showcasing state-of-the-art memory solutions designed specifically to support future automobiles. The exhibition will include three main areas focusing on memory technology – memory for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI).
Advancements In Memory Technology
Samsung recently unveiled their next-generation 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X DRAM memory chips, providing significant 25% performance gains and 30% capacity increases over its predecessors. These advancements allow single package capacities of 32GB – perfect for AI-driven vehicle applications requiring high memory demands. Mass production will commence by the latter half of 2024 following rigorous testing processes.
Enhance in-car experiences
Samsung will showcase their UFS 3.1 flash storage technology at this event, providing storage solutions ranging from 128GB to 1TB with three times faster write speeds compared to its predecessor iteration – providing improved battery life management for electric and autonomous vehicles and seamless downloads with minimal buffering issues. UFS 3.1 can also serve 5G mobile devices such as AR/VR headsets or HD recording devices that require rapid storage solutions such as AR/VR headsets or HD recording devices.
Conclusion
Samsung’s participation at Beijing Auto Show marks an essential move toward expanding memory solutions in automotive technology. By unveiling cutting-edge LPDDR5X DRAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage products, they aim to elevate future vehicles featuring AI or other innovative technologies while improving performance, efficiency and user experience.
Tags: Automotive Memory Solutions, Future Technology, Samsung
April 16, 2024
Denza Z9GT Design: New Images Released with Electric Rear Wing
The Denza Z9GT has been officially unveiled by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. This latest luxury sedan showcases a unique "safari shape" with a family-friendly front design. The initial model's gold paint finish suggests a range of color options will be available. Setting itself apart from competitors, the Denza Z9GT sports a through-type taillight design, opting for slender split taillights for a distinctive appearance.
Specifications:
The Denza Z9GT measures 5180mm in length, 1990mm wide, and 1500mm (or 1480mm) tall. It features a wheelbase of 3125mm and can reach a top speed of 240 kilometers per hour.
Features:
Standard features of the Denza Z9GT include a panoramic sunroof and an electric rear wing. Optional offerings encompass side skirts, roof lidar, front lidar (available with or without a front lidar configuration), carbon fiber decorative parts, streaming media exterior mirrors, and air suspension.
Powertrain:
The Denza Z9GT is powered by a combination of three motors: a front-mounted AC asynchronous motor and two permanent magnet synchronous motors positioned at the rear. Each motor delivers peak power outputs of 230kW, 240kW, and 240kW, respectively.
Tags: Denza Z9GT, electric vehicle, Luxury Sedan
April 15, 2024
Geely Dragon Edition for Galaxy E8 EV Revealed
Geely recently introduced its Galaxy E8 electric vehicle’s Dragon Edition, expanding color choices to include Xizi Blue, Smoke Gray and Daybreak Black. A base model priced at 165,800 Yuan was also added omitting features like heat pump air conditioning compared to previous base models.
New Color Options and Pricing Structure Announced
The Dragon Edition offers two variants for customers to select: two-wheel drive with 550km range and four-wheel drive with 620km. Two-wheel drive starts from 165,800 yuan while four-wheel drive starts at 215,800 yuan allowing more choices based on customer preferences and budget constraints.
Geely Provides Diverse Galaxy E8 Models
Beyond its Dragon Edition, Geely has designed various Galaxy E8 models to meet various customer requirements and budget constraints. Their lineup features Longteng PRO MAX Starship voyage Starship smart driving Starship performance versions to choose from; each tailored specifically towards meeting unique requirements at various price points.
Impressive Features And Performance
The Galaxy E8, unveiled in January, features an eye-catching "Ripples of Light" grille and spacious interior featuring an unbounded 45" 8K large screen. Equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295 chip for superior performance, its intelligent cockpit system includes two-way satellite communication via an exclusive companion drone.
The electric car offers three powertrain options and different battery capacities to deliver cruising ranges between 550km, 665km or 620km depending on its configuration. Boasting high performance capabilities – top speed of 210 km/h and acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 3.49 seconds – Galaxy E8 promises an engaging driving experience.
Tags: Dragon Edition, Geely Galaxy E8
April 15, 2024
Xiaomi Rushes to Meet SU7 Demand, Offers Pre-Order Adjustments
Xiaomi is providing customers who pre-ordered a standard edition Xiaomi SU7 the opportunity to tailor its configurations – in response to overwhelming pre-order demand which exceeded production capacity.
Users have 24 hours beginning April 19th from 9:00 AM onwards to make modifications to their preorders via Xiaomi Car App and modify customization options, variant selection or other variant changes for their SU7s preorders using this window of opportunity. Should any successful modifications occur, adjustments will be made to production plans as well as estimated delivery dates will be revised as necessary.
Addressing Production Concerns
Xiaomi recently unveiled an initiative designed to address production bottlenecks. Xiaomi notes that their car factory is running at full capacity, working closely with supply chain partners for timely deliveries of existing orders as well as streamlining future ones to ensure an uninterrupted process and streamline future orders.
Rising Popularity
Since SU7’s debut, its pre-orders have exceeded 100K within days of launch with confirmed orders exceeding 40k orders placed so far. According to founder Lei Jun, these figures show unprecedented customer excitement for this model.
Initial reports suggested Xiaomi had requested suppliers increase production to 10,000 vehicles per month with particular emphasis placed on increasing high-end model production.
Original plans aimed to reach monthly production of 3,000 vehicles by March 2024; following this goal with sales exceeding expectations leading to monthly production between 4,000-5,000 in April before finally stabilizing at 6,000 by the end of the year. Unfortunately due to increased customer demands adherence would require extended delivery times.
Tags: Production Adjustments, SU7 Electric Car, Xiaomi
April 15, 2024
Redmi Turbo 3 Hits Sales Target: Win Xiaomi SU7 for 1 Year
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun recently unveiled an attractive incentive for Redmi team: If Redmi Turbo 3 hits its initial sales goal, he will present them with a Xiaomi SU7 car as a thank-you gift! Announced alongside Redmi Pad Pro tablet launch on April 10, 2016, Redmi Turbo 3 launched as part of performance-oriented Redmi Turbo series at an entry price point starting from Y=1,999 ($276); its competitive specifications quickly earned praise among reviewers and consumers.
Redmi Turbo 3 Sales Hit Milestone
Redmi Turbo 3 has achieved its initial sales milestone. Just 30 minutes after being made available for sale, the phone secured top place as the "first week sales champion" among devices within its price bracket. Wang Teng, General Manager of Redmi Brand took to Weibo in appreciation of this support received, as Wang Teng expressed gratitude. On April 23rd a lucky first sale buyer will be selected from Redmi Turbo 3 buyers as the recipient of an one-year usage right of Xiaomi SU7 Car.
Participation Criteria
Wang Teng will announce the winner on his Weibo account and Douyin platform on April 23. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old with at least two-year old driving license and hold purchase order record for Turbo 3, essential in claiming one-year usage right of an SU7 car. Furthermore, recipients must collect it directly without making changes or modifications of any sort to it.
Tags: Redmi Turbo 3, Sales Incentive, Xiaomi SU7 EV
April 13, 2024
BYD Teases “Leopard 3” Electric Off-road Car Launching April 16
BYD subsidiary Fangbao will unveil their latest electric off-road vehicle, known as Leopard 3, at their Spring Conference scheduled for April 16th. A teaser poster has been unveiled giving an indication of what can be expected with regard to this EV launch but without giving away all its key details.
Introduce of Leopard 3
The Leopard 3 is described as an all-electric "hardcore" SUV built on BYD’s DMO super hybrid off-road platform. While still boasting robust capabilities, its body size will be smaller compared to that of its larger brother the Leopard 5. Positioning this third member as part of Fang Leopard’s "583 hardcore family", suggesting there could be multiple similar rugged electric SUVs within their lineup.
Sniffer photos show that the Leopard 3 will resemble a smaller iteration of its larger sibling, the Leopard 5. Family design elements, such as sleek through-type daytime running lights are expected to remain intact while sporting black grille and striking front surround, exuding off-road charm.
Arriving Soon
Fans anticipating the official unveiling are advised to visit Gizmochina regularly in order to gain more insights into its specifications, features, and capabilities. The Fang Leopard 3 will soon be making its official debut and those eager for updates should stay tuned with Gizmochina for any announcements relating to its specifications, features and capabilities.
Tags: BYD, Compact Electric SUV, Electric off-road vehicle, Leopard 3