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KIT, Tongji cooperating on distributed validation of fuel cell vehicle electric drive systems

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The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Tongji University in Shanghai are researching standardizable methods for joint technology development in dispersed locations. The problem of CO 2 , for example, concerns us all and we have to find global solutions that can be adapted regionally. — Dr. med.

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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

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Now safely, and very suddenly, ensconced within the sales top 10, it has sent its MG 4 XPower hot hatch off to undergo some localisation treatment, scoring new wheels and springs, a new body kit and spoilers, and a generally tougher, more menacing look. READ MORE: First look! And it could be the beginning of a broader tuning program.

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Volkswagen Group China building first factory specifically for MEB production; 300K unit capacity; 1st model a new VW e-SUV in 2020

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Volkswagen Group China is beginning construction in Anting of the Group’s first factory specifically designed for the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) platform. The first model that will be produced in the factory of SAIC Volkswagen will be an electric Volkswagen brand SUV in 2020.

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Red Hell! 1139kW Xiaomi SU7 Ultra targets Porsche, Rimac and VW electric Nurburgring lap records

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Chinese smart phone-maker and electronics giant Xiaomi has unleashed almost certainly the fastest-ever four-door sedan to turn a wheel. Enhancing performance further the Chinese hyper-sedan features a carbon-fibre body that ensures it weighs just 1900kg. of recovery. 2025 Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. 6min 5sec). The post Red Hell!

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2025 Hyundai Inster review: the $40k city SUV challenge to the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin

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Hopefully they’ll squeeze it in for less to properly challenge the Chinese cheapies, who this year have been busy price war squabbling. 2025 Hyundai Inster EV (Casper Electric in Korea) is pint-sized but with impressive cabin space. 2025 Hyundai Inster EV (Casper Electric in Korea) is pint-sized but with impressive cabin space.

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2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 4×4 is a rapid plug-in Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol rival

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This Chinese luxury 4×4 weighs in at a morbidly obese 3110kg, is longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, and, thanks to its twin-turbo V6 petrol/electric motor combo, delivers a beastly 386kW and 800Nm. Feeding the electric motor is a 37.1kWh battery – a unit almost the same size as a Nissan Leaf’s.

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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review: plus-sized plug-in dual cab on Aussie soil

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This has all the luxury cabin fruit, plus bush-ready off-road gear. Think all-terrain tyres, underbody bash plates, steel bumper with winch, giant snorkel and – important bit this – more sophisticated coil rear suspension rather than cart-springs for a better on-road ride. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. It’s backed by a 12.3-inch

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