🔥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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The 2024 BYD Han Has Officially Been Released | Starting At $25,000

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⚡ 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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💰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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🟢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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The prototype sedan, captured by CarSpyMedia, is expected to debut as the electric BMW M3 within three years.
With one motor for each wheel, the performance-oriented vehicle is anticipated to deliver up to 1 MW, or 1,361 horsepower, and provide four-wheel drive capability, offering the best handling of any BMW M model to date.
When the electric M3 hits the market, it will have a significant advantage against powerful rivals like the Porsche Taycan GT, thanks to its four-motor special drive system.
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/10-advantages-of-owning-an-electric-vehicle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Electric vehicles</a> are famous for their low maintenance cost. Tesla has also been bragging about how much you will save on service costs by owning an EV.
What about oil changes? Do you need to change oil if you own a Tesla? According to <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.tesla.com/support/vehicle-maintenance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the manufacturer</a>, Tesla vehicles require no traditional oil changes. But there is lubricant oil inside every Tesla vehicle&#8217;s drive unit, and Tesla Service Center recommends an oil change every 100,000 miles for some Tesla models.
The oil inside a Tesla is for the reduction gearbox, which is attached to both the rear and front electric drive units. It needs lubricants for smooth operation. In recent vehicles, Tesla added an oil filter to these units to further improve their performance and lifetime. Earlier reports show that some Tesla drive unit gearboxes accumulated metal particles that caused malfunction. An oil filter was placed onto newer versions of the motor. Some say you will never need an oil change with a Tesla, but the fact that there is a filter for the oil and a filling hole, it&#8217;s best for us to be prepared.
<h2>How Often You Need to Change Your Tesla&#8217;s Oil and Oil Filter?</h2>
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If you own a Tesla Model S or Model X built before 2021, your EV&#8217;s drive units might not come with an oil filter. As a result, the oil inside the motor should be changed every 100,000 miles for these vehicles. That&#8217;s the official recommendation of the Tesla Service Center.
If your vehicle is a 2021 or newer Model S/X, or a Model 3/Y, your electric motor&#8217;s lubricant will last longer than 100,000 miles, because Tesla puts an oil filter into its newer drive units to maintain lubricant&#8217;s quality for hundreds of thousands of miles. Replacing the filter will cost $25-40, whereas changing the transmission oil will set you back around $150-200.
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BMW M is better known for its performance sedans, such as the M3 and M5. However, the performance division has recently gone in many new ways. Additionally, the new 2023 XM integrates several of these new aspects in a single vehicle. This seems reasonable considering it&#8217;s the M&#8217;s new flagship.
As an M-badged SUV, the XM also debuts a new plug-in hybrid engine, the first hybrid to bear the M badge when the concept version of the XM debuted last year. It is set to be on sale in the United States in the first quarter of 2023.
<h2>BMW XM Has Much More Power than Existing Production of BMW</h2>
The XM&#8217;s powertrain comprises a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 coupled with an electric motor fitted into the eight-speed automated transmission. A 25.7-kWh battery pack allows for an estimated electric driving range of 30 kilometers. Total output is 644 horsepower &amp; 590 pound-feet of torque, with an even more powerful Label Red variant coming out later with a promised 735 hp and 735 pound-feet. This makes the XM a much more strong existing production BMW. It&#8217;ll require all of that power to maneuver around its 6062 pound/2.75 t bulk.
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The external appearance seems to be more angular and commanding than that of many of BMW&#8217;s previous SUVs. Front split headlights, identical to those featured on the new X7, flank the huge kidney grilles. A bold emphasized character line rises down the side and kicks up at the rear doors as a homage to the legendary BMW Hofmeister kink.
BMW insignia are carved into each top corner of the back windshield, and the taillights wrap around the sides. The quad exhaust tips and diffuser features give the rear bumper a sporty appearance. 23-inch wheels are standard, but 22-inch are available as an alternative, and BMW claims that the lesser size saves weight.
<h2>Extras Will Add a Significant Cost to the Vehicle</h2>
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The XM will enter into rivalry with high-end SUVs comparable to the Audi RS Q8 and Mercedes-AMG GLE63, as well as Aston Martin DBX and Lamborghini Urus. It will start at $159,995, but extras will add a significant amount, and the more powerful Label Red variant will cost more than $185,000. Whether you like it or not, this super-SUV is now the apex of the M portfolio, and it will be available in US showrooms early next year.
See Article: <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/15-fastest-charging-electric-suvs-in-the-world">15 Fastest-Charging Electric SUVs in the World</a>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/how-many-tesla-cars-have-been-sold" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> will upgrade its 72-kWh battery inside the Model Y with <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/catl-will-start-producing-lfp-batteries-with-15-percent-more-energy-thanks-to-manganese" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CATL</a>&#8216;s latest technology, according to the Chinese news outlet Late Post. CATL calls its new battery &#8220;M3P&#8221;, which holds 15% more energy than its current LFP batteries. Thanks to a more energy-dense battery pack, Tesla&#8217;s new model will weigh less and offer more mileage.
Late Post reported that the new battery will be used inside the 2023 Tesla Model Ys built in the Giga Shanghai factory later this year. Tesla would start producing new electric SUVs with CATL&#8217;s brand-new battery as soon as Q4 2022, the report said. Refreshed Model Y is going to be delivered to Chinese customers in early 2023.
CATL has been developing an improved version of the highly popular LFP battery cells for quite a while. M3P will solve LFP&#8217;s low energy density stats compared to NMC cells. It is reported that the Chinese battery maker would produce M3P cells offering 210 Wh/kg gravimetric energy density. As a result, EV manufacturers could build much lighter vehicles or make those vehicles travel farther while storing more energy inside a battery pack that weighs the same.
<h2>CATL&#8217;s secret &#8216;M3P Battery&#8217; will be the key to cheaper, longer range EVs</h2>
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CATL has yet to reveal M3P&#8217;s cathode chemistry. But it hinted multiple times that the new way forward would be LMFP (Lithium-manganese-iron-phosphate). Conventional LFP batteries cost less than NMC, provide a longer life cycle, and decrease the possibility of catching fire when thermal runaway occurs. The only downside is the lower energy density. BYD&#8217;s one of the first LFP battery solutions and only offer 90 Wh/kg, less than half of what NMC cells store.
To further improve LFP&#8217;s energy density, a significant number of companies rely on new cathode chemistry with manganese-additive. CATL will be the first manufacturer to bring &#8216;LMFP&#8217; cells into the market with the launch of M3P batteries. NIO has been developing a similar chemistry for its future EVs. Chinese sources said the company would not only add manganese but also add a third metal into the cathode of its M3P cells. The third metal used in the ground-breaking cathode is yet to be disclosed. Magnesium and aluminum are two highly likely options here.
CATL&#8217;s main goal is to help its customers build cheaper and longer-range EVs. M3P cell, with its promising cathode could be the key to achieving its goal. M3P will improve the LFP battery&#8217;s energy density and keep the manufacturing costs down. The Chinese firm will also not have to spend too much money to change its production lines for the new battery cells, as the LMFP production process is not so different than the conventional LFP products.
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