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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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