New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in China

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The cost of HESAI's LiDAR decreased from approx. $30,000 to $200 over 8 years. They are aiming for a market share of 56% in China.
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Battery innovations from CATL:
1. Freevoy Dual Power Battery: a combination LFP/ternary battery with a range of 1,500 km/930 miles.
2. Second-generation Shenxing LFP battery: can be charged to 520 km/320 miles in 5 minutes; has a range of 800 km/approx. 500 miles
3. Next generation sodium ion battery: energy density 175 Wh/kg; mass production will start in December this year
  • When used as a heavy truck starter battery, can start at -40C with one click
  • When used for a pure battery EV, it has a range of 500 km/310 miles; it supports 5C/12 minute charging; and it has a lifespan of 10,000 charging cycles
  • Excellent low temperature performance
  • Outstanding safety features
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The bug-eyed Nio Firefly is a compact car with 9 airbags. It starts at $16,410 in China including a swappable battery pack. It will be on sale in Europe later.
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Wrought

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Looks like Saudi Aramco is getting some help from BYD.

DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters) - Saudi oil giant Aramco signed a joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to explore collaboration in the development of new energy vehicle technologies, Aramco said on Monday. The agreement, signed by Aramco unit Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC), aims to enhance vehicle efficiency and environmental performance, as the kingdom steps up efforts to transition toward cleaner mobility.
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Also, CATL's new Na-battery series is apparently called Naxtra.
 
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gk1713 said:
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Here is the English translation of the content from the slide:

Intelligent Driving Terminology Standards
Content Standards for Communication Materials:

  • All videos, images, or text descriptions showing drivers controlling the vehicle from outside the car or driving hands-free during operation are prohibited.
  • Drivers must always maintain control of the vehicle.
  • Marketing and promotional materials for intelligent driving systems must not use vocabulary or statements that imply the system or feature can function as an autonomous driving system.
Prohibited Terminology

CategoryProhibited Terms
DrivingNOA, "Take Eyes Off" (脱眼), "Hands-Free" (脱手), "Takeover" (接管), "Autonomous Driving" (自动驾驶), "Self-Driving" (自主驾驶), "Intelligent Driving" (智能驾驶), "ZhiJia" (智驾), "Advanced Intelligent Driving" (高阶智驾)
Parking"Valet Parking" (代客泊车), "One-Click Summon" (一键召唤), "Remote Control Parking" (远程遥控), "Exit Vehicle for Parking" (离车泊入), "Remote Parking" (遥控泊车), "Key Exit" (钥匙出库)
Active SafetyAEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking)
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We'll see how far this gets, but I find it funny the slide title is "... when marketing Intellegent Driving... dont say Intellegent Driving"
 
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