🔥The BYD Seal U has been launched in China with a price starting at $18,040 for the hybrid version and $20,800 for the electric version.
💰 Price: $18,040 (hybrid), $20,800 (electric)
🔋 71.8/87 kWh LFP battery
🛣️ 520/605 km range
⚡ 204/218 HP motor options
🔌 90/140 kW DC, 11 kW AC charging support
📐 4,785 mm length, 2,765 mm wheelbase, heat pump thermal management system
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has opened orders for the Seal U model. For the 2024 model year, there is a significant reduction in prices, almost $3,000.
Having surpassed the 800,000 sales mark in three years, the Seal U will initially come to our country only with the plug-in hybrid version. This motor option stands out with a starting price of $18,000.
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The BYD Seal U Has Been Launched in China with a Price Starting at $18,040

⚡#BYD has revamped its popular electric sedan Han, which sold 220,000 units last year. The 2024 version of the car has been launched in China with a starting price of $25,000.
🟢The 5-meter sedan features a base model with a 150 kW motor, a 60.48 kWh LFP battery, and 110 kW DC charging support. All models come equipped with the new Level 2+ intelligent driving system, DiPilot 100, which has been in development for over 1,000 days. Additionally, the new generation intelligent suspension system, DiSus-C, has been integrated into the 2024 model to enhance Han&#8217;s comfort.
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🔋The 2024 BYD Han boasts a range of 506 km (CLTC), which extends up to 715 kilometers in the version with an 85.44 kWh battery. During today&#8217;s event, it was emphasized for the first time that the car features a silicon carbide chip inverter and an 800V architecture. However, the charging speed of the largest battery being limited to 155 kW indicates that the entire high-voltage system is not yet ready for 800V.
🚗In the performance version of the car, a dual-motor powertrain capable of producing 517 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque is used, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds.
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Zeekr

⚡ Chinese ZEEKR极氪 announced a major update to its first car, the 001, by replacing over 2,000 components.
🔋 The 2024 Zeekr 001, available with 95 and 100 kWh battery options, now features an 800V architecture. This not only boosts charging speeds up to 350 kW but also significantly enhances the vehicle’s efficiency.
🟢 Transitioning to the new-generation thermal management system called PTM 2.0 along with the battery, the 4.9-meter electric crossover can operate efficiently in both high and low temperatures.
💨 The new 001 offers a single-motor option producing 310 kW (422 HP) and a dual-motor option capable of generating 560 kW (762 HP). Hence, it’s expected to have a starting price around $40,000.
🚗 Equipped with LiDAR sensor-based autonomous driving mode, a new infotainment system powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset, and numerous interior design changes, the exact price of the 001 will be revealed upon its release on February 27th.
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Audi

💰Starting price: €74,700
🔋94.9 kWh battery, 625 km range
🔌270 kW DC charging, 10-80%: 21 minutes!
⚡388/517 HP motor options (Q6 e-tron quattro vs SQ6 e-tron)
🟢PPE platform, 800V electrical architecture
📐Length: 4,771 mm, Rear trunk: 526 liters, Front trunk: 64 liters, Wheelbase: 2,899 mm
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#Audi has introduced its first car developed on the all-electric PPE platform, the Q6 e-tron.
The Q6 e-tron, which is priced 10% cheaper than its sibling model, the Porsche Macan EV, developed on the same platform, stands out with both more compact and lightweight electric motors and a large prismatic cell-based massive battery.
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Audi, using NCM811 cathode cells produced by Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) in Germany, states that the larger cell form facilitates battery production. Additionally, it emphasizes that the newly developed smart thermal management system enhances battery life by continuously conditioning the battery and reduces charging time.
Regarding the engine, the company claims a 50% increase in efficiency compared to the first-generation electric Audis and states that it can produce more power with smaller motors by increasing power density by 62%. It should be noted that the Q6 e-tron uses an asynchronous ASM motor at the front and a permanent magnet synchronous PSM motor at the rear, differentiating it from the electric #Macan.
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HiPhi

🟢Announcing that it will convert diesel mining trucks to electric in 2021 together with #ABB, #Hitachi shared that the first vehicle has been produced.
⛏️The giant truck started to be used in a copper-gold mine in Zambia. It climbs with an electrical connection that feeds the battery, similar to a trolleybus, while going to pick up load. When turning downhill while loaded, it recharges its battery thanks to regenerative braking.
🔋In this way, ABB and Hitachi completed the transformation with a smaller one instead of a megawatt-hour battery. They made this possible thanks to the regenerative braking ability of the huge electric motors seen in the prototype photo.
🔌Mining truck&#8217;s previously had a giant internal combustion engine with 16 cylinders and 2,534 horsepower. It will relatively reduce the impact of mining on the environment by ending diesel consumption and zeroing out emissions after the conversion to electric.
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Renault

Verkor will increase its activities with a huge investment of 2 billion euros.
French battery startup Verkor has managed to raise a significant investment of 2 billion euros for its first facility. The investment amount in question includes the state contribution of 650 million euros, as well as the contributions of private companies such as Macquarie Asset Management. This amount collected will be used mainly to build a factory in France&#8217;s northern port city of Dunkirk.
Company officials state that the presence of government support in the investment share helps attract investors from private companies. In addition to Macquarie Asset Management, the company&#8217;s investors include the famous car manufacturer Renault, with whom it has signed a supply agreement, platinum producer Sibanye-Stillwater, and infrastructure specialist Meridiam companies. In addition to these investors, the 600 million euro loan received from the European Investment Bank within the financing also draws attention.
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It was stated that before choosing the location in Dunkirk, Verkor decision-makers examined 40 different locations in the Western European region. However, the reasons for choosing the region included the availability of local resources such as low-carbon nuclear energy.
It is also among the information conveyed that Verkor aims to reuse the &#8220;heat waste&#8221; generated during the production process. It seems likely that the heat re-introduced into the process can be used in the production of lithium-ion batteries.
The company is expected to have an annual production capacity of 16 Gigawatt hours at its Dunkirk factory, or the capacity to equip 200-300 thousand electric vehicles per year. The first deliveries are expected to be made in the second half of 2025.

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French Battery Startup Verkor Received an Investment of 2 Billion Euros

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Ssangyong

South Korean car manufacturer Ssangyong sold for $255 million to a local consortium led by EV maker Edison Motors. The firm will focus on electric vehicles from now on.
Edison Motors has officially acquired the financially troubled Ssangyong. Mahindra&amp;Mahindra, the leading stakeholder of Korean SUV manufacturer, decided to sell %75 of its stake in June 2020, and Ssangyong has applied for bankruptcy in December 2020.
After the Korean bankruptcy court’s approval, a consortium led by Edison Motors will pay about $255 million for the %95 of the Ssangyong. Edison Motors, a leading EV firm in Korea, plans to introduce 20 new electric cars until 2025 and 10 more until 2030 to the global automobile market.
Edison Motors is currently manufacturing only commercial electric vehicles and it is predicted that the company will invest about $850 million in the electrification of Ssangyong. Also, it is reported that the transformation plan by Edison will be detailed by March 1. The firm has plans to enter into the passenger EV market and to challenge Tesla with two high-powered EVs known as Smart S and Smart X.
Ssangyong has been trying to overcome its economic problems for many years. The Korean SUV manufacturer company was about to go bankrupt in 2011 but Mahindra &amp; Mahindra had saved the Ssangyong with its major investments. However, global sales did not meet the expectations and M&amp;M has called off all future investments in April 2020, two months before the decision of selling its shares.
<h2>Ssangyong Korando e-Motion EV will be on sale</h2>
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Despite its debts, Ssangyong has begun the production of its first electric vehicle, Ssangyong Korando e-Motion last year. After handling the financial and organizational problems of the firm, this model will be introduced to European customers. Although the export of this EV to Europe has started months ago, the official launch was postponed due to the troubles in cash flow.
The EV Korando e-Motion has a 61.5-kWh LG Chem battery, 190 horsepower, and 360 Nm of torque. This electric SUV, which can be driven 339 km on a single charge, has a price tag of €36,000 in Spain. The first deliveries will be completed in the next months.
It is reported that Ssangyong will launch a new model in 2022, as well. The firm is also currently developing another EV, a big SUV codenamed as J100. The official launch date is still unclear due to its bankruptcy process and its acquisition, however, Edison Motors guaranteed that the acquisition process will be smooth and maximum efforts will be made in order to deliver the maximum number of electric car deliveries to the customers as soon as possible.

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Volkswagen

Northvolt becomes the first European start-up to start its production of lithium-ion battery cells. The company officially announced the assembly of the first prismatic cell at its Northvolt Ett &#8216;gigafactory&#8217; in northern Sweden. The cell is also the first to have been fully designed, developed, and also produced at a European facility. Northvolt assembled the first cell on Tuesday night, just before the year ends.
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Swedish battery start-up is backed by big European companies such as Volkswagen, Volvo, and Ikea. The company has already huge orders to be fulfilled worth $30 billion, most of which comes from automakers. Volkswagen solely ordered $14bn worth of battery cells from Northvolt. These cells will be used in VW EVs such as <a href="https://www.licarco.com/volkswagen-id-4-pure/">Volkswagen ID.4</a>, etc.
Northvolt will start deliveries of its battery cells sometime next year. Swedish company&#8217;s first gigafactory will eventually reach an annual capacity of 60 GWh. The Nordic company will also build two more gigafactories in Europe. Northvolt aims to have 150 GWh  of annual supply capacity by 2030.
Volvo is also working with Northvolt to build its own battery gigafactory. Northvolt is in the spotlight in Europe, and the reports regarding the successful launch of the battery cell production will increase European companies&#8217; interest in the promising Swedish start-up.
<h2>Who is behind Northvolt?</h2>
Northvolt was founded by two former Tesla employees Peter Carlsson and Paolo Cerruti in 2015. After financial backing from European Investment Bank, and some other investors including commercial banks, potential European customers, Northvolts officially started construction of its first battery cell gigafactory in Skellefteå, northern Sweden in 2020. 
Northvolt&#8217;s biggest shareholder is the German automaker Volkswagen with approximately 20% share. Northvolt and Volkswagen are also working together to build a cell production facility in Saltzburg, Germany by 2024.
<h2>How much is Northvolt worth?</h2>
Northvolt was valued at $12 billion when its last round of investment was completed in June 2021. Sweden-based battery cell-maker is considering an IPO in the near future. Another European battery start-up, Freyr Battery completed its initial offering and listed in New York Stock Exchange via merging with a SPAC earlier in 2021.

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