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007 EV rolling out to dealers with 10-minute ultra-fast charging

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The 2024 Zeekr 007 (pictured) has been quite quickly overshadowed by the updated 2025 model just nine months after initial launch

Ten-minute EV charging has been realized – quite nearly, at least. We’ve seen many “world’s fastest” EV battery charging claims roll through in recent months and years, but most relate to battery tech that’s still deep in the research or prototype phases. This week, Chinese auto manufacturer Zeekr staked a new claim on the title, but this one’s for the 800-V lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery in the updated 007 sedan launching in mere days.

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Zeekr goes to production on 1,000-km electric car using CATL batteries

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Geely’s electric brand Zeekr has teamed up with Chinese battery giant CATL on an ultra-long-range version of its Zeekr 001 shooting brake, resulting in a production electric car capable of doing more than 1,000 km (621 miles) on a single charge.Continu… Continue reading Zeekr goes to production on 1,000-km electric car using CATL batteries→

Zeekr goes to production on 1,000-km electric car using CATL batteries

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Geely’s electric brand Zeekr has teamed up with Chinese battery giant CATL on an ultra-long-range version of its Zeekr 001 shooting brake, resulting in a production electric car capable of doing more than 1,000 km (621 miles) on a single charge.Continu… Continue reading Zeekr goes to production on 1,000-km electric car using CATL batteries→

China Loves Battery Swapping EVs, But Will They Ever Make It Here?

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Electric vehicles promise efficiency gains over their gas-fuelled predecessors, but the issue of recharging remains a hurdle for many eager to jump on board with the technology. The problem is …read more Continue reading China Loves Battery Swapping EVs, But Will They Ever Make It Here?→

Geely takes on Tesla Semi with futuristic Homtruck electric hauler

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The commercial vehicle arm of Chinese automotive giant Geely has revealed a concept semi truck called the Homtruck that’s planned for production in early 2024, and boasts a powertrain that can run with swappable batteries, a range extender or as a meth… Continue reading Geely takes on Tesla Semi with futuristic Homtruck electric hauler→

Looks by Benz, body by Geely: Smart previews its upcoming compact SUV

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Smart has unveiled a sweet-looking “near production” preview of its next-gen electric urban cars. The Concept #1 is a compact crossover SUV with a super-slick interior and easy-access suicide doors in back – and it’s huge … for a Smart car, anyway.Co… Continue reading Looks by Benz, body by Geely: Smart previews its upcoming compact SUV→

Subscription-based mobility service delivers first vehicles to members

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After revealing its first vehicle way back in 2016, Geely owned Lynk & Co has finally started rolling out the 01 plug-in hybrid SUV to members of its Netflix-like subscription and sharing mobility service.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Transport… Continue reading Subscription-based mobility service delivers first vehicles to members→

Lynk & Co brings its Netflix-like subscription mobility service to Europe

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You won’t be able buy any of Lynk & Co’s vehicles at a dealership, with the company opting to build a community of subscribers to its mobility platform. Now that platform is due to roll out in European cities, starting with Amsterdam next month.Continu… Continue reading Lynk & Co brings its Netflix-like subscription mobility service to Europe→

Geely’s secretive design center will keep prying eyes at bay

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Danish architecture firm Cobe has been commissioned to create a new design center for Chinese automotive juggernaut Geely. The building will include what Cobe calls a “Chamber of Secrets” that will enable Geely’s designers to do their work away from pr… Continue reading Geely’s secretive design center will keep prying eyes at bay→

Geely works around lockdowns with online car sales and drone delivery

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As the COVID-19 pandemic rips across the world, it’s leaving businesses and entire economies in tatters. China’s auto industry saw its sales drop by 79 percent in February, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. To help stop th… Continue reading Geely works around lockdowns with online car sales and drone delivery→