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Hongqi shows 3 concepts at 2024 Beijing Auto Show

FAW owned Hongqi showed three concepts for future cars at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Production versions likely soon.

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Hongqi could almost be seen on home turf at the Beijing Auto Show despite actually hailing from Changchun. Such is the traditional government association with the brand Beijing is like a second home to FAW owned Hongqi. So it’s probably little surprise that three concepts appeared on the stand.

Hongqi announced that cars will divide into three categories golden sunflower, energy saving and Hongqi New Energy. The company announced pretty much the same thing at last year’s Shanghai Show as well! Golden sunflower is the name given to the most expensive range often exclusive to the government or well connected people.
The largest of the three concepts is the E702. It is expected to preview the latest design style of the Hongqi energy-saving car series despite the green number plate. At the front is a large fan grille and the distinctive Hongqi red light bar on the hood. With all that, such slender lights look completely lost. The side profile is fairly similar to the H9 and also the new L1. From what can be seen of the inside it looks luxurious and decked out in white. The E702 may well end up being the second generation H9.

Hongqi E702 concept at 2024 Beijing Auto Show
Staying with sedans the E009 caries the badge of Hongqi New Energy and so likely previews a new sedan for this brand. The badge itself is a bit different to the one currently used and is now split. Size wise it looks as if it might be a smaller sedan than the EH7 and looks like it is very close to being ready for production. The front has a sculpted hood and boomerang like light clusters. At the rear the lights are like a Y on its side and the lower bumper has a diffuser.
Hongqi New Energy E009 concept
The final concept shows another new car for Hongqi New Energy, this time an SUV. Styling wise the E007 caries on many of the ideas of the E009 although at the front is has a much deeper grille area due to it being an SUV. Both the E007 and its sedan sibling have distinctive triangular shapes on the wheels and currently it’s believed these will make it to production. Like with the 009 the 007 seems quite close to production and far closer than the E001 and E202 concepts appeared at last year’s Shanghai Show. This means that both might go on sale before the end of the year.
Hongqi New Energy E007 concept
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CATL announces Shenxing Plus battery – 600 km in 10 minutes

CATL announces Shenxing Plus battery with 205 Wh/kg energy density and can add 600 km range in 10 minutes and give 1000 km total range.

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CATL announces Shenxing Plus battery – 600 km in 10 minutes​

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April 25, 2024


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With NEVs, the term China uses for EVs and PHEVs, now accounting for over half of all car sales batteries are becoming increasingly important. While not as sexy as the latest car launches what powers them is equally newswothy and battery giant CATL got in on the action with its new Shenxing Plus battery. Using cheaper more stable lithium iron phosphate it achieves 4C charging and can add 600 kilometers in as little as 10 minutes.

Key statistic for the Shenxing Plus is the energy density of 205 Wh/kg. Car companies have tended to use lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP) for cheaper vehicles for two reasons firstly the batteries cost less and secondly they are safer. Where they could not compete with NCM chemistry batteries was for energy density. This meant that to give longer range while keeping battery weight down more expensive NCM was the only option despite (LFP) being supposedly safer. An energy density of 205 Wh/kg is comparable to many NCM batteries.
CATL has applied a self-developed 3D honeycomb material to improve the energy density of the anode and control expansion of the charging and discharging volume. Also aiding the space utilization is CTB 3.0 (cell to body) technology which gives the battery an integrated shell structure, volume efficiency is increased by 7%.

CATL claim the new battery can enable cars to have a 1000 km range (CLTC). The Shenxing Plus is a 4C battery meaning that the charging multiplier is four times. A ten minute charge can add 600 km range and 1 km can be added in a second. The current Shenxing battery can add 400 km in ten minutes and so the Plus version is a significant improvement.
Shenxing Plus can give a car 1000 km range and add 600 km range in 10 minutes
Features such as an ultra-high cooling efficiency high-voltage box, and AI intelligent battery management system algorithm help ensure the safety of the battery.
Battery management system (BMS) for the Shenxing Plus battery
CATL can produce a battery cell in one second in the company’s lighthouse factories.

Also announced at the press conference was the launch of the Shenxing supercharging network. Working with Huawei, Star Charging, Shudao New Energy, and Cloud Fast Charging it aims to build the largest supercharging service platform in China.

Editor’s note:​

The Shenxing Plus is a big breakthrough for CATL and means that it is currently at the forefront of LFP batteries. It also gives a lot of pressure to BYD to really come up with something revolutionary for its second generation blade battery. Currently the expectation is for only around 190 Wh/kg.
Source: Fast Technology

 

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Two new Toyota EVs shown at 2024 Beijing Auto Show

bZ3C and bZ3X shown by Toyota at 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Two new EVs will launch in the next year made by FAW and GAC.

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Toyota unveiled two new forthcoming EVs today at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. The bZ3C and bZ3X should begin sales within the next year.

If you thought the bZ3 name sounded familiar you would be right. The bZ3 started life as a sedan with a powertrain jointly developed between BYD and Toyota. It seems that the name is now given over to a new line, all with jointly developed powertrains.
The bZ3C is the production version of the bZ Sport Crossover Concept shown at last year’s Shanghai Auto Show. Remarkably little appears to have changed bar the side view cameras being swapped for more conventional mirrors and the lower lip at the front having a much less sharp angle. The front face has linked C shaped light clusters and the design of the bumper is very similar to the new Prius.

It is a crossover and is like an electrified C-HR. Notably the car has Lidar and concealed door handles. Low drag wheels and a smooth tail line add to the youthful look. At the back is a quite prominent spoiler lip and brake lights sweep across the tailgate.
Inside the display car has a racy red interior. There’s a floating center console and infotainment screen. Notably the instrument panel seems set back very far down the dashboard toward the windshield. The bZ3C will be produced by FAW Toyota and will likely go on sale in the second half of the year.
GAC Toyota on the other hand gets the bZ3X which less obviously derives from last year’s bZ FlexSpace Concept. The design seems more reserved than the bZ3C and it has the lights split between what seem to be running lights across the front and lower mounted headlights. Also the car had a Lidar mounted at the top of the windshield.

Like its sibling the bZ3X gets a two tone body design with everything above the window line blacked out. Inside the car has a floating center screen and a small instrument display. The overall look is more subdued than with the bZ3C although that might equally mean it is closer to production. Artwork for the car shows a large panoramic roof.
Toyota didn’t make any announcement about the powertrain. However, we can presume that powering them are blade batteries from BYD subsidiary FinDreams.
Source: Autohome

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Chery Jaecoo J7 for international market debuts at Beijing Auto Show

Jaecoo J7 is the PHEV version of the Chery Tansuo 06. Market launch in the UK is expected to be June this year.

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Chery Jaecoo J7 for international market debuts at Beijing Auto Show​

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Jaecoo, Chery’s sub-brand specially built for the overseas markets, is expected to enter the British market in the summer of 2024. Its first model, Jaecoo J7 – a rebadged PHEV version of the Chery Tansuo 06, recently debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. The new car might launch in the UK in June 2024 with an approximate starting price of 40,000 British pounds (50,000 USD/354,000 yuan).

It is worth pointing out that earlier this month, Jaecoo announced that its J7 will start accepting reservations in Malaysia in April, available in front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive for consumers to choose from. The first batch is expected to be delivered to Malaysian customers in the third quarter of this year.
The appearance of the Jaecoo J7 is the same as that of the Chery Tansuo 06. The major difference is the Chery letter logo on the front grille has been replaced with the “JAECOO” logo.

For reference, the 2024 Chery Tansuo 06 measures 4538/1898/1680 mm with a 2672 mm wheelbase. The Jaecoo J7 is expected to carry the same size. From the side, the new car adopts a suspended roof design, paired with hidden door handles and five-spoke rims. A panoramic sunroof is also present.
Power comes from a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.6T engine and dual electric motors. The engine has a maximum power of 194 hp and a peak torque of 290 Nm. It takes 8 seconds to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h. Seven terrain driving modes are supported. Furthermore, its comprehensive cruising range is 1,200 km while its pure electric cruising range is roughly 100 km. At this time, Chery has not officially confirmed the powertrain spec.
The interior remains consistent with the Chery Tansuo 06. There is a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 14.8-inch vertical central control screen, and a D-shaped steering wheel. A level 2 advanced driving assistance system is also not absent, featuring adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and blind spot detection. In addition, other configurations include seat heating, seat ventilation, and a refrigeration function in the center console.

In 2023, Chery exported 937,148 vehicles annually, a year-on-year increase of 101.1%.
Source: DongCheDi, AutoHome, Auto Business Review, DongCheDi

 

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Chery Jetour Shanhai L7 debuts at 2024 Beijing Auto Show

Chery launched the Jetour Shanhai L7 SUV at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. A PHEV it comes in both 5 and 7 seat versions.

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Today Chery at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show debuted the Jetour Shanhai L7. It’s a mid-sized plugin hybrid SUV available as both a five and seven seater. It comes with an interesting three screen setup inside.

The Shanhai series was launched by Jetour last year with the L9 and is a new energy vehicle series for Jetour which is a Chery brand. The new L7 has a completely enclosed front face with daytime running lights and a thin strip where the hood meets the rest or the car. The lights are in cutouts in the front bumper and the lower bumper has a black trimmed air intake with chrome accent.

There is a slight size difference between the 5 and 7 seat versions with the 5-seater 4760 mm in length and the 7-seater 4785 mm. This difference extends to the wheelbases which are 2720 and 2745 mm respectively. Width and height are exactly the same for the two versions at 1900 and 1720 mm respectively. At the back there are through taillights and the car caries the Shanhai name as part of the badge together with a C-DM badge.

C-DM of course stands for Chery’s Kunpeng plugin hybrid system. This uses a 1.5T four cylinder engine good for 115 kW of power along with an electric motor. Currently the specifications or the electric motor and the capacity of the Gotion battery pack are unknown. Top speed is 180 km/h.
Inside the L7 displayed at the show had a white and blue interior with lattice embroidery. There is a large dual screen setup with an equally sized instrument screen and infotainment unit flowing into each other. Underneath is a screen for climate control which seems to integrate a couple of dials in a rather novel approach.
Source: Autohome

 

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Jiyue 07 backed by Geely & Baidu unveiled at Beijing Auto Show

Jiyue 07's drag coefficient is as low as 0.198Cd. Jiyue is a JV between Geely and Baidu.

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Jiyue 07 backed by Geely & Baidu unveiled at Beijing Auto Show​

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On April 25, the Jiyue 07 was unveiled at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, officially positioned as an AI intelligent pure electric sedan. Its launch is scheduled to be in the second half of this year. The 07 is Jiyue’s second mass-produced model after the Jiyue 01.

Jiyue was first established in 2021 as Jidu, a joint venture (JV) between Baidu and Geely. However, due to Jidu unable to secure a mass-production license, the JV was restructured to become Jiyue. Under the new name, Geely holds 65% of the JV responsible for the manufacturing while Baidu is responsible for the software, ADAS, and connectivity.

Overall, the Jiyue 07 adopts a fastback design with a smooth contour, including handleless electric induction doors, giving it a drag coefficient of 0.198Cd. Its closed front face signifies its EV identity, coupled with the Y-shaped intelligent interactive headlight group.

In the rear, the slender Y-shaped through-type taillights echo the headlights and the wing can be raised or lowered automatically.
In addition, there are various sensors including radars and cameras placed throughout the car, implying advanced driving assistance capabilities.
Inside, the cockpit is expected to be equipped with the same 35.6-inch 6K resolution 3D integrated large screen as the Jiyue 01 that comes with a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip as well as a half-moon steering wheel and ambient lightings.

Furthermore, at the Beijing Auto Show, Jiyue announced that it will cooperate with NVIDIA to create the next generation of smart cars. Starting in 2026, Jiyue plans to mass-produce models equipped with NVIDIA’s next-generation centralized in-vehicle computing platform – NVIDIA DRIVE™Thor, for autonomous driving capabilities.
It is also worth pointing out that so far, Jiyue has access to a total of 350,000 charging piles, across 330 Chinese cities. Jiyue has also reached cooperation with NIO and Zeekr to expand its charging infrastructure.
At this time, Jiyue 07’s official powertrain spec has not been revealed. We’ll watch closely for more details.
Source: AutoHome, DongCheDi

 

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Buick Electra-L and Electra-LT concepts at Beijing Show

General Motors shows Buick Electra-L and Electra-LT concepts for EVs at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Production versions likely.

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Today at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show GM brand Buick displayed a couple of EV concepts which ride on the Ultium platform. The Electra-L and the Electra-LT possibly preview a new EV for China.

There’s no denying that General Motors is not doing so well these days in China. Where once the Buick brand particularly seemed to sell by the truck load the company is now largely dependent on the SAIC-Wuling joint venture for sales with Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac no longer appealing to consumers in the more developed cities due to the switch over to NEVs. So far GM has failed to come up with anything electric that has gained much traction.
Enter the Electra concepts. Designed by the SAIC-GM Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center with support from GM’s global resources the design gives a new direction to future electric Buick models.

The Electra-L has a length of 5036 mm and a wheelbase of 3000 mm and has a fastback sedan shape. It looks the closest to production of the pair. It is possible a production version will launch at next year’s Shanghai show at the latest. Currently the car features side view cameras, frameless doors and a minimalist interior. The eConnect intelligent cabin system is powered by AI and supports 7-screen linkage. Also powered by AI is the voice assistant and fragrance dispenser!
Electra-L concept
Meanwhile, the Electra-LT is a shooting brake complete with roof box. While obviously related to the Electra-L, the Electra-LT seems more removed from production. Up to around the C-pillar the two cars seem near identical with both having the same hood contours, side view camera and kinked running board leading into distinctive rear wheel arches. Although there are no pictures of the interior for the LT it allegedly has zero gravity seats, floating tea tables and a light sensing panoramic canopy.
Electra-LT concept
Decked out in blast yellow the car has all-wheel drive. A real interior can be seen through the darkened out windows and so this along with the Electra-L may become a production car. These days shooting brakes seem to be quite popular as Chinese EVs and so a production version of the LT would be a good move for Buick to try to stem the decline in sales.

Source: Autohome

 

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Stelato, the premium brand backed by Huawei and BAIC, showcases its first car

The Stelato S9 adopts design language from its smaller cousin, the Luxeed S7. Also backed by Huawei

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The Stelato S9 sedan made its debut at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Stelato is a collaboration between Huawei and BAIC BluePark (a subsidiary of BAIC Auto). S9 is Stelato’s first vehicle. It aims to challenge premium competitors like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series.


The large fully electric sedan measures 5160/1987/1486 mm, has a wheelbase of 3050 mm and has a curb weight of 2216/ 2246/ 2366 kg. As supplied by Huawei, the S9 will be offered in single-motor or dual-motor versions. The single-motor version delivers 227 kW, while the dual-motor variant combines a 227 kW rear motor with an additional 158 kW front motor. The Stelato S9 will use batteries from CATL.
The Stelato S9’s design language is adopted from its smaller cousin, the Luxeed S7 (backed by Huawei and Chery). It uses digital rear mirrors and hidden door handles for better aerodynamics. It has 21-inch multi-spoke wheels. The car will be offered in black, white, red, and gold.

Luxeed S7 measures 4971/1963/1474 mm with a wheelbase of 2950 mm
As found in the Luxeed S7, the Stelato S9 is anticipated to adopt Huawei’s xPixel headlight system, Lidar sensors, a large central control screen running HarmonyOS 4, a dual 50W wireless charging pad, and luxurious leather finishes.
The Stelato S9 is expected to go on sale in July-August. The price range will likely be 300,000 to 500,000 yuan (41,400 to 69,000 USD). Despite Stelato’s aim to challenge premium competitors like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series, at this price range, the S9 will enter a highly competitive Chinese market segment that will directly compete with rivals such as Nio ET7, Geely’s Zeekr 001 and the Changan’s Avatr 12, which also uses Huawei’s technology.

Source: IT-Home

 

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Chery Jetour Shanhai T1 & T5 are new off-road SUVs for China

Jetour continues to roll out off-road SUVs after the Traveller and Shanhai T2.

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On April 25, at the Beijing Auto Show, Chery’s Jetour brand officially unveiled its Shanhai T1 and Shanhai T5 off-road SUVs. The T1 will launch in the fourth quarter of this year while the T5 will launch in 2025 or 2026.

According to Jetour’s product roadmap, the brand’s models fall into three major categories: urban SUV, light off-road vehicle, and hardcore off-road vehicle. Currently, among the urban SUV series models, the X70, X90, and Dasheng have been launched. Among the light off-road series models, the Traveller (T-1) ICE version and Shanhai T2 (Traveller plug-in hybrid version) have also been launched.

Shanhai T1​

The Shanhai T1 is positioned as a compact SUV, adopting the classic square shape as an off-road vehicle, and has a body length of about 4.7 meters and a wheelbase of about 2.8 meters. The car also runs on 19-inch two-color five-spoke petal-shaped rims paired with all-terrain tires.

When lit up, the front face is highly recognizable with the four-point headlight group.
The powertrain may be based on Chery’s Kunpeng Super Performance Electric Hybrid C-DM system, equipped with Chery’s fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI hybrid engine. Official data shows that the car has a combined maximum power of 450 kW and comes with an XWD four-wheel drive system.

Shanhai T5​

The Shanhai T5 belongs to the hardcore off-road series. Again, since it is a hard-core off-road model, it retains the iconic square box shape, thick bumpers, rugged roof racks, all-terrain tires, and a rear external spare tire.

The Shanhai T5 has a size of 5403/2050/1936 mm, and the wheelbase is 3100 mm, positioned as a medium-to-large SUV. The powertrain will be equipped with a 2.0T engine and dual electric motors. The total system power and torque will be 560 kW and 795 Nm, respectively; and the official comprehensive range is 1,400 km on a full tank and full battery.
Source: DongCheDi, Sohu

 

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Geely Galaxy Starship concept unveiled at 2024 Beijing Auto Show

Geely unveils Galaxy Starship concept at 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Concept previews a new flagship PHEV SUV and showcases new technologies.

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Geely Galaxy Starship concept unveiled at 2024 Beijing Auto Show

Geely previewed its new PHEV flagship SUV at the Beijing Auto Show. The concept called Galaxy Starship gives an idea of what the new model will look like when it goes on sale next year.
By the time the Galaxy Starship goes on sale it is likely to be called the Geely Galaxy L9. When the Galaxy brand was unveiled last year it was stated that there would be four PHEV models over the following two years consisting of the L5, L6, L7 and L9.

A large SUV at over 5 meters long the concept is very distinctive thanks to HiPhi like doors which combine elements of both suicide and gull wing – the lower parts open like suicide doors while the glazed areas open upwards like gull wing. This feature will almost certainly not be making it to production. However, other design features may well be seen on the L9.
The front face of the Galaxy Starship is enclosed and has a dot matrix design similar to that seen on the Galaxy E8. On the side the lines on the body are straight very much in the style of some of the Chinese EV startups. There are concealed door handles but also very noticeably triangular wheels. These are meant to be low drag but it seems a pinch to believe that they would actually make it to production. At the back the car has twin shark fins on the roof along with a through light bar. Interestingly this is dual layer with the top U shaped element broken by the Geely logo while the lower element serves to underline the logo.
Inside the cabin things get rather sci-fi with things like a seat that not only can recline flat but also drive out of the car as final mile transportation! There’s also an AI ecosystem with things like holographic projection and custom image. Some of the more realizable elements such as picture and video interaction are likely in an OTA on the Galaxy E8 later this year. Powering the cockpit is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip driving the Geely self-developed operating system. There should be integration for things such as AI phones, drones and smart glasses.

Also debuted by the concept are a number of technological elements that should start making their way to production Galaxy cars soon. Firstly the Galaxy Starship rides on the new GEA (Geely Electric Architecture) platform which is derived from Geely’s SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) platform which has been used to underpin a variety of Geely group products since 2021. GEA is able to be used for pure electric, range extended, and plug-in powertrains.
The Starship concept is a PHEV using Geely’s next generation Thor (NordThor) system. This uses an engine with the world’s highest thermal efficiency of 46% and is claimed can deliver a combined range of over 2000 km CLTC with fuel consumption under 3.0 l/100 km.
Geely’s GEA platform unlocks an AI digital ecosystem for new energy vehicles and is an AI digital chassis. Self-developed by Geely it integrates technologies such as steer-by-wire, intelligent driving, and individual wheel drive. Response time is 4 ms meaning vehicles can undertake automatic control and risk avoidance under extreme conditions. Apparently it can also achieve driverless drifting as demonstrated by a Geely E8 prototype!
Also new on the Galaxy Starship was an 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive system. Geely say it’s the lightest, smallest and most efficient intelligent electric drive in the industry. Not only does this make the electric drive smaller and lighter but it improves energy efficiency and power performance translating into a car that can go further and faster. Motor efficiency is claimed to be 90.04% under CLTC conditions and it weighs 79.8 kg. Equally operating at 78 dB it is relatively quiet.
Geely additionally claim to have mastered silicon carbide hybrid drive integration technology meaning that the amount of silicon carbide needed is reduced by 75% for the 800V architecture platform.
Sources: Geely, Fast Technology

 

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GAC debuts global 2nd Gen Aion V at Beijing Show

Second generation GAC Aion V debuts at 2024 Beijing Auto Show. It will go on sale in July 2024 and is designed as a global car.

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The second generation GAC Aion V debuted at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show and should launch sales in July 2024. It has been designed as a global model and marks the brands ambition to expand overseas.

The new car comes in quite a bit larger than the first generation Aion V which launched back in 2020 and it now measures in at 4605 mm long with a wheelbase of 2775 mm. It rides on the new self-developed AEP pure electric digital platform. GAC are making a lot of noise about how they have maximized interior space claiming the utilization rate is up by 20% and that rear space exceed that of a BMW X5.
Partly this has been achieved through the use of an industry first fully liquid-cooled all-in-one deeply integrated electric drive which helps optimize the layout of the front cabin. Efficiency of the drive is claimed to be a world leading 90.5% with the highest drive speed in its class of 20,000 rpm.

Inspiration for the design came from the Tyrannosaurus Rex and the dinosaur featured in teaser posters for the car put out just before the show. Also on the stand was a mechanical T-rex. Supposedly the design language of the new Aion V embodies strength, technology and emotion.
Inside, the front seats can be flattened at the touch of a button forming a 2 meter bed. Also inside is a small refrigerator and a nine-speaker sound system. It has a self-evolving AI cockpit using the ADiGO Sense AI model. This meets the needs of each occupant and evolves through interaction with them. It also incorporates iFlytek’s in-vehicle education system. The Aion V has V2L function meaning that it can be used to power things.
GAC claim the second generation Aion V integrates 23 breakthrough technologies and has 8 core user values. These include elements such as the Aion V having a 750 km (CLTC) range and being ready for extreme temperatures. It has a stable operating temperature in external conditions of between -30°C to 55°C, along with achieving a 50% reduction in air conditioning energy consumption.

Interestingly the platform is 400V but applies silicon carbide to it for the first time. Using new technology it has shortened charging times by 60% meaning it can take on the equivalent of 370 km range in 15 minutes. Aion claims users can find chargers in its network within 5 km in urban areas and 10 km on main roads in China. GAC say also that it is possible to drive the second generation Aion V from China into Southeast Asia without having a charging problem.
Introduced on the second generation GAC Aion V is ADiGO Pilot an intelligent driving system powered by an Orin X chip and using a Lidar unit, 5 millimeter wavelength radars and 11 cameras. Without the need for high-precision mapping it can provide driving assistance (NDA) in urban areas as well as on highways.
Last year the Aion brand sold 484,000 cars making GAC one of the few SOE to have much in the way of its own brand NEV sales. Furthermore the brand in 2023 launched in some Southeast Asian markets and Hong Kong. The company intends to push further in these markets with a Thai factory due to commence operating in June and one under construction in Indonesia. GAC will also push the Aion brand into other markets and the Aion V being designed as a global car will be one of the key models.
The Aion V was previously known by the AY5 codename and it is believed there is also an AY5-T variant which will be sold as a Toyota, most likely only in China.
Sources: Auto iFeng, Automotive Business Review, China Development Network

 

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All-electric Lynk & Co Zero tested in mountain range, official spy shots released

"Trust us, the champion of multiple WTCR titles, to deliver a performance-tuned Lynk & Co Zero," Deputy General Manager of Lynk & Co, Flynn Chen said.

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High anticipation surrounding Geely’s Lynk & Co Zero sedan, codename E371, has been building up in the past month. When asked about its official debut during the Beijing Auto Show, Deputy General Manager of Lynk & Co, Flynn Chen, answered by posting on Weibo. “Lynk & Co Zero is being tested extensively in Huangshan. Trust us, the champion of multiple WTCR titles, to deliver a performance-tuned Lynk & Co Zero.” Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) is a majestic mountain range located in the Anhui Province in China, which consists of many peaks, some more than 1,000 meters high.

Instead of using the codename E371, Flynn Chen confirmed the name Lynk & Co “Zero” in his Weibo posts, as we had expected the car to be named. He also posted official spy shots of the new car in red and black.
From these photos, this new car features the latest Lynk & Co family-style design on the front face, using the iconic separate daytime running lights. It also has concealed door handles and a continuous taillight design. The car’s overall appearance reminds us of the Lotus Emeya, which Geely also owns.

The new car is a high-performance electric sedan that shares the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) and 800V platforms with the Zeekr 001. On this note, the Zero may house a powertrain found on its Zeekr counterpart. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive will have a combined power of 580 kW and a range of up to 656 km. At the same time, a performance model may also be in the works. The Zeekr 001 FR with quad-motors has 1,247 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.07 seconds. The Lynk & Co. Zero+ is potentially similar.
Flynn Chen also shared renderings of the new Lynk & Co Zero on his Weibo account.
Previous rumors suggest that the new car will exceed 5 meters in length, with a width of 2 meters and a wheelbase of 3 meters, similar to Zeekr 001’s dimensions of 4977/ 1999/ 1545 mm and a wheelbase of 3005mm.

The sedan will likely use Geely’s AI Digital Chassis, which is integrated with proprietary technology. This will enable autonomous driving, intelligent safety assistance, and cloud-based features for a mobility experience. The highest trim level of the upcoming Zero is rumored to be equipped with quad motors featuring four-wheel steering.
Flynn Chen confirmed that the Lynk & Co Zero will debut during the first half of 2024. We expect it to be revealed next month in Gothenburg, Sweden. The is price range is likely to be 200,000 to 300,000 yuan (27,600 to 41,400 USD).

 

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Leapmotor C16 received more than 11,950 orders after 24 hrs of pre-sales

Leapmotor positioned the C16 as an "MPSUV" - multi-purpose sport utility vehicle.

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Leapmotor C16 received more than 11,950 orders after 24 hrs of pre-sales​

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On April 26, Leapmotor announced that its C16 model received more than 11,950 pre-sale orders after only 24 hours. Positioned as a medium-to-large SUV, the C16 is expected to sell for less than 200,000 yuan (27,600 USD). The official launch will be in June this year.

The size of the Leapmotor C16 is 4915/1905/1770 mm and the wheelbase is 2825 mm, based on the LEAP 3.0 architecture, making it the largest model of Leapmotor to date. Consumers can choose from six exterior colors: Star Silver, Star Purple, Sky Gray, Pearl White, Metallic Black, and Glazed Emerald.
The Leapmotor C16’s front face adopts a closed design paired with through-type headlights. Other notable design elements include hidden door handles, through-type taillights, a panoramic sunroof, and an electric tailgate.

Additionally, there is a roof lidar and cameras to realize advanced driving assistance functionalities. The car runs on either 20-inch or 21-inch rim.
The Leapmotor C16 is available in both EV and EREV versions. The EV version is equipped with a 215 kW electric motor and a 67 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The top speed is 160 km/h and the CLTC cruising range is 520 km. The EV version also comes standard with an 800V high-voltage silicon carbide platform, in which it takes 15 minutes to replenish from 30% to 80%.
The EREV version is powered by a 70 kW 1.5L four-cylinder range-extender engine, a 170 kW electric motor, and a 28 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The top speed is 170 km/h and the pure electric range is 230 km, according to Chinese media ITHome.

Coming to the cockpit, it has a 14.6-inch central control screen powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, a 21-speaker audio system, and double-layer laminated glass. The vehicle operating system comes from the LEAP OS.
A rear ceiling 15.6-inch entertainment screen is also not absent.
Furthermore, Leapmotor defines the C16 as an “MPSUV” – multi-purpose sport utility vehicle, with a 2+2+2 seat layout, meaning retaining the space of an MPV and the styling of an SUV. The first two rows of seats support functions such as electric adjustment, heating, and ventilation.
Source: Leapmotor, d1ev, ITHome

 

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Great Wall Motor’s 2024 Ora 3 launched for 14,600 USD in China

In the near future, the Ora 3 (Good Cat) will enter 92 more countries.

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Great Wall Motor’s 2024 Ora 3 launched for 14,600 USD in China​

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Great Wall Motor launched its 2024 Ora 3 under the Ora brand, also known as the Good Cat, at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, available in five different trims:

• 401km Comfort Trim: 105,800 yuan (14,600 USD)
• 401km Premium Trim: 115,800 yuan (16,000 USD)
• 401km Luxury Trim: 125,800 yuan (17,300 USD)
• 501km Comfort Trim: 125,800 yuan (17,300 USD)
• 501km Luxury Trim: 135,800 yuan (18,700 USD)

As an annual facelift model, the 2024 Ora 3 continues the interior and exterior design of the old model, adds two new exterior colors of Ragdoll White and Smoke Gray, and optimizes several vehicle configurations. For reference, the price range of the old Ora 3 is 129,800 – 165,800 yuan (17,900 – 22,800 USD).
The size remains the same as the old model: 4235/1825/1596 mm, with a 2650 mm wheelbase. The entire series comes standard with blackened rims and V2L (vehicle-to-load) charging function.

Furthermore, the cockpit remains unchanged. There is a double-spoke steering wheel, a dual-screen consisting of a 7-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 10.25-inch central control screen, and a wireless charging panel on the center console.
Additionally, the premium trim comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, while the luxury trim comes standard with L2 advanced driving assistance features.
Moreover, the car’s L2 advanced driving assistance functions have also been upgraded to include voice-activated autonomous parking, AI autonomous parking, and mobile phone remote parking. Other functions such as integrated cruise assist and traffic jam assist are available.

Power comes from a single front permanent magnet synchronous motor that outputs a maximum power of 135 kW and a peak torque of 232 Nm. Two cruising ranges are offered: 401 km and 501 km. The battery spec has not been officially revealed at this time.
So far, the Ora 3 has entered markets in Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Thailand, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico. Its cumulative sales have exceeded 220,000 units. In the near future, Great Wall Motor plans to further launch the Ora 3 to 92 more countries across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, North Africa, South Africa, Australia, Eurasia, and ASEAN region.
Source: Ora, Sohu, qctt

 

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Hongqi Guoya is a luxury sedan over 5.3m long, opened for global reservation

The Guoya is one of four models under the new Hongqi Golden Sunflower brand, reserved for Hongqi's most expensive and luxurious models.

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Hongqi Guoya is a luxury sedan over 5.3m long, opened for global reservation​

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At the opening of the Beijing Auto Show, Hongqi opened its Guoya (国雅) luxury executive sedan for reservations from users around the world under its new Hongqi Golden Sunflower brand. The model was previously known as the Hongqi L1. 国(guo) means nation, 雅(ya) means elegance.

Besides the Guoya, three other models, namely, Guoyao (国耀), Guoli (国礼), and Guoyue (国悦) make up the Golden Sunflower fleet under the brand. Golden Sunflower is the name representative of Hongqi’s most expensive and luxurious models.
The Hongqi Guoya draws on the L-Concept car design language. Its front face adopts a large straight waterfall grille decorated by chrome material while the round headlights on both sides give a retro feel. The Hongqi logo at the center is retractable.

It is worth mentioning that the headlights ultilize DLP (digital light processing) technology, enabling the headlights to maximize light on the road and display crisp symbols to realize functions such as highlighting when pedestrians are crossing the street and dimming the road signs.
At the same time, Hongqi claims that the taillight design is derived from the “palace lantern” shape, and the decorative strip shape is taken from the eaves of ancient Chinese palaces.
The Hongqi Guoya measures 5353/1998/1511 mm, and the wheelbase is 3260 mm. It is available in 4-seat and 5-seat models; and runs on 19-inch or 20-inch rims. From the side, the car has a low ground clearance, coupled with a white-red dual-color body and dense-spoke rims.

Consumers can choose from two power options, namely a 3.0T plug-in hybrid system and a 4.0T plug-in hybrid system, both mated to an 8AT. The 3.0T engine has a maximum power of 290 kW; the 4.0T engine has a maximum power of 360 kW. Both systems are paired with ternary lithium battery packs, but the specific capacity and range have not been officially announced by Hongqi at this time.
Coming to the interior, the cockpit has a symmetrical layout, equipped with a full LCD instrument panel and a large suspended central control screen. The steering wheel is embedded with Hongqi’s iconic Golden Sunflower logo. The interior is also decorated with a large number of wood veneers, supplemented by soft leather covering and metallic materials.
From the 4-seater display car at the Beijing Auto Show, there are two independent seats in the back row with an armrest and cup holders in the center. In addition, there is a touch screen at the front of the armrest to control in-car functions such as seat heating, massage, and air-conditioning temperature. Other configurations include an AR-HUD, face/voice/gesture multi-mode interaction mode, and intelligent ambient light adjustment.
The price tag has not been announced at this time. How much do you think the car will cost?
Source: Hongqi, DongCheDi, ITHome