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The 2024 model year of the Audi e-tron GT and Audi RS e-tron GT brings an interesting boost in EPA efficiency and range. According to the recently published ratings, both versions have an EPA Combined range of 249 miles, which is several percent more than before (in 2022MY and 2023MY). 2024 Audi e-tron GT 20-inch: 249 miles[up 11 miles or 4.6% vs. 2023MY] 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT 20-inch: 249 miles[up 17 miles or 7.3% vs. 2023MY] The range increased without a change to the battery pack, which still holds 93.4 kilowatt-hours (83.7 kWh usable), according to the company’s website.…
In the first four weeks of August, China’s NEV retail penetration was 39.67 percent, while it was 33.70 percent year-to-date. (Image credit: CnEVPost) From August 1 to August 27, retail sales of passenger new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China stood at 538,000 units, up 28 percent year-on-year and up 2 percent from the same period last month, according to data released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). So far this year, retail sales of passenger NEVs in China were 4.265 million units, up 35 percent year-on-year. From August 1 to August 27, China’s wholesale sales of passenger NEVs…
The Xpeng X9 will be launched at the end of the fourth quarter and will likely make a limited contribution to this year’s deliveries, the EV maker’s management said earlier this month. A spy photo and a video circulating on Chinese social media show more details of Xpeng’s (NYSE: XPEV) new X9 model, which is set to be launched in the fourth quarter. The front of the Xpeng X9 MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) carries over the current family design of Xpeng models, featuring run-through headlights, as shown in the spy photo and video widely circulated on Weibo today. What may…
While Li Auto claims that it is offering the insurance subsidy to celebrate the milestones in the deliveries of its L-series models, it is more likely to be an effort to maintain current sales momentum. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) has begun offering customers a limited-time insurance subsidy to maintain sales momentum, even though the company is facing capacity bottlenecks in deliveries. Customers who purchase any of Li Auto’s currently on-sale models between August 30 and September 30 can receive a subsidy of RMB 10,000 yuan ($1,370) when they purchase auto insurance from one of the company’s partner…
The new generation of eco-friendly heat pump water heaters will reduce your home’s emissions while also shrinking your utility bills. Of all the appliances that compete for a homeowner’s attention, from vacuum cleaner robots to video-enabled door locks that double as security guards, the standard 50-gallon water heater is the most likely to be ignored. Hidden from view in the basement or a dark utility closet, the tall metal cylinder that heats water for our sinks and showers typically functions reliably for a decade or more with little or no maintenance. Image courtesy of Rheem. Also see: “A Heat Pump…
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Gotion’s net profit for the first half of the year reached RMB 209 million, up 223.75 percent year-on-year. Volkswagen-backed Chinese power battery giant Gotion High-tech saw its second-quarter net profit jump as it saw shipments grow and costs fall. Gotion’s net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 209 million ($28.7 million) in the first half of the year, up 223.75 percent year-on-year, according to its semiannual report released last night. Considering the company’s net profit of RMB 756.1 million in the first quarter, that means it had a net profit of RMB 133 million in the second quarter, up 311.69…
Neta has announced the closing of a RMB 7 billion Crossover round of financing, without revealing any other details about the funding. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Neta Auto, the new energy vehicle (NEV) brand of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company Hozon Auto, has closed a new round of funding, the first in the past year. Neta closed a Crossover round of funding in the amount of RMB 7 billion ($960 million), the company announced last night. Neta did not release any other details about the financing, including who the investors were. Crossover rounds are different from the common Series A, B,…
Ford Pro is a subdivision of Ford and focuses its resources primarily on the technology sector for commercial applications. The division centers on fleet management tools, telematics, and other tech services. With the relatively recent product launches of the Ford F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, Ford has a responsibility to provide reliable and accessible charging for its commercial clients. That’s where Ford Pro comes into play. Ford Pro recently introduced an updated lineup of EV chargers specifically for fleet uses. The units include an 80 amp (19.2 kilowatt) AC charger and two DC fast chargers. Ford’s 80-amp charger, dubbed the ‘Series…
The global electric bicycle market has seen remarkable growth in recent years, as more and more people embrace alternative transport, especially in the urban setting. Indeed, the technology found on some e-bikes of today was deemed unimaginable a decade or so ago, and it appears that the industry shows no signs of slowing down as the global e-bike market is expected to grow to a whopping $120 billion by 2030. A report published by Fortune Business Insights highlights huge potential for the electric bike market which was valued at $37.47 billion in 2022. As of 2023, the market has been valued…