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Didi announced a car-making plan in June that it may acquire the qualification of Guoji zhijun
A word comment: In addition to technology companies, this travel company has also begun to build cars, but the cooperation with BYD can at least ensure the quality and core technology of the vehicle, and look forward to the comprehensive strength of the self-developed C1 model after mass production.
On March 15, some people familiar with the matter revealed that Didi's car plan may be officially released in June this year, and strive to deliver new cars in June next year. According to reports, Didi's car business code name "Da Vinci", the current team size of about 1700 people, located in Shunyi, Beijing. Didi's first self-developed model may be an A-class pure electric vehicle for the mass consumer market, with a size close to THATD Qin and GAC E-An S, priced at about 150,000 yuan.
The highest increase of 20,000 yuan Tesla Model 3/Model Y models raised the price
One sentence comment: Perhaps because the core raw material of the battery pack, nickel, is undergoing a new round of crazy price increases, which has led to two price increases in many Tesla models in less than a week.
A few days ago, we learned from Tesla officials that after 5 days, Tesla has increased prices again, according to Tesla China's official website, Model 3 after-drive version, high-performance version and Model Y long-endurance, high-performance version of the price increase, and on Sunday, Musk said that Tesla and SpaceX have felt huge inflationary pressure, the reason for this price adjustment is likely to come from the impact of inflation.
The China Consumer Association released ten typical cases, including auto maintenance parts and accessories to fake and fill the real
One-sentence comment: Car maintenance and repair is still recommended to go to the 4S shop, although the price is indeed more expensive, but also prone to the problem of "additional services", but at least you can choose to cancel, as well as the fidelity of parts.
On March 15, the China Consumers Association released the "Top Ten Typical Cases of Consumer Association Organizations Maintaining Consumer Fairness in 2020-2021", covering the current hot issues of consumer rights protection, including the non-closure of smart TV boot advertisements, the compulsory tying of gas insurance by gas companies, the induction of low-price diversion of studios to handle consumer loans, the difficulty of refunding training institutions without authorization, the use of auto maintenance parts to be falsely charged, the collection of tolls for the limited time passage of highway cards, the tattoo of minors without the consent of guardians, and the refund of foreign airlines due to force majeure delays 3. Pre-sale foot bath bag annual card is difficult to book without refund, jewelry stores are over-marketing to elderly consumers, etc.
New Car Information:
One-word comment: The launch of this 6-seat version of the long-endurance PRO model undoubtedly provides consumers with richer choices, and can also better meet the needs of users' personalized car use.
A new 6-seat version will be added to the new BYD Tang EV or pre-sale in late March
One sentence comment: The same pure electric family design as Han EV and Yuan EV makes the whole vehicle more recognizable, while the increase of the 6-seat version also enriches the choice, and the cruising range of 730km is definitely an advantage.
Recently, from BYD officials learned that the new Tang EV in addition to the original 7-seat version, will also provide 6 versions of the choice, according to the previous news, the car will be the fastest or will open pre-sale in late March, may be listed in late April, the appearance will use the latest BYD electric vehicle design language, and has been unveiled Han EV, yuan EV, etc., or will continue to launch single motor and dual motor version of the model.
The ford PUMA pure electric version of the hypothetical image is expected to be unveiled in 2024
A word comment: It is another "oil to electricity" model, if you do not solve the problem of battery pack placement, on the one hand, it will affect driving comfort, on the other hand, due to the limited volume of the battery, the mileage can basically only be between 300-400km.
Recently, from the relevant channels obtained the Ford PUMA pure electric version of the hypothetical map, the car is expected to be unveiled in 2024, the new car will not be based on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform to build, which also indicates that the pure electric version may also be based on the current model platform for electrification transformation. It is reported that the Ford PUMA pure electric version is expected to adopt a similar design to the current fuel version of the model, and the size will not be fundamentally different, it is still a flexible small SUV.
Maserati's first pure electric model The new GranTurismo Folgore spy photo was exposed
One word comment: the biggest highlight will be the use of The Stallantis Group's Folgore technology, and the Frogore technology can provide about 400 kilowatts of power, this two-door sports car as long as "handsome" and "fast" is enough.
A few days ago, a new set of Maserati GranTurismo Folgore spy photos were exposed. The new car, as an electric version of granturismo, has no design differences from the fuel version and will use the Folgore technology of the Stellantis Group. It is reported that the new Maserati GranTurismo is scheduled to launch this year, and there is no specific news as to when the Folgore version will be launched.
Ford announced plans for three new electric vehicles by 2024
A word comment: Look carefully, in addition to the "oil to electricity" Puma EV, the follow-up of other new cars are worth looking forward to, after all, Ford can achieve the same level of configuration is more abundant, slightly more cost-effective.
A few days ago, Ford announced that by 2024, no less than three electric passenger cars will land on the European market, while revealing that these three models will be Puma EV and "mid-size crossover" and "sports crossover". One of the mid-size crossovers will be launched this year and launched in 2023, while the car will also be assembled at Ford's European headquarters in Cologne, Germany, and promises to travel 500 kilometers on a single charge. It is reported that it may be a Ford version of ID.4 derived from volkswagen's MEB platform.
Industry:
Midea Group: Mass production of automotive chips will be realized in 2024
One sentence comment: It is reported that Midea's self-developed MCU is actually only an entry-level product, which is different from the types of automotive chips, which are mainly designed by foreign manufacturers.
On March 15, Midea Group said on the interactive platform that Shanghai Meiren Semiconductor Company, established by Midea in 2018, involves chip development in the fields of home appliances, industry, vehicle specifications, and medical treatment with technical standards of safety, reliability, adaptability and high cost performance. From 2020 to 2021, the MCU chip will be mainly put into production, and mass production will begin in 2021, with an annual mass production scale of about 10 million units. In 2024, Midea can realize the mass production of automotive chips and first apply them to the control of new energy vehicle pumps.
Expand the investor base Ideal Automobile shares into Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect
One sentence comment: attract more capital to intervene, but also for the better development of car companies, you can first go to the Beijing Auto Show opened in April to see the ideal L9.
Recently, Ideal Auto announced that the Company's Class A ordinary shares listed and traded on the Stock Exchange were included in Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect on March 14, 2022. Ideal Auto said that entering Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect will help the company expand its investor base, while sharing its growth trajectory and future success with users, partners and investors in Chinese mainland through the financial market.
Jaguar recycles the battery as an energy storage unit with a capacity of 125 kWh / two-way charge and discharge
One-sentence comment: Energy storage has always been a very important part of battery recycling, and it is also a development direction for the future of new energy, and I only hope that this aspect can get better and better.
Jaguar recently announced a partnership with Pramac to develop a zero-emission energy storage unit. Some of the batteries are derived from Jaguar I-PACE's recycled batteries, as well as from other prototypes and engineering test vehicles. It is reported that Pramac's battery technology is called Energy Storage System (ESS), which is characterized by the use of recycled lithium-ion batteries.
Toyota develops a hydrogen storage module that will be tested on commercial vehicles
A word comment: Toyota continues to move forward in hydrogen fuel cell models, and the current domestic commercial vehicle field is also constantly trying to use hydrogen fuel cell technology, after all, it is environmentally friendly and can save costs.
Recently, Toyota Motor said that it has developed a hydrogen storage module that can integrate multiple resin high-pressure gas tanks at a pressure of 70MPa. Toyota plans to showcase the concept model at the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Expo, which will take place from March 16 to 18. At present, the hydrogen storage tank with a pressure of 70MPa has achieved mass production, but for the target users such as railways, ships, ports, etc., due to the existence of different safety standards in the field of use, it is also necessary to test and certify in different environments.
(Text / Liu Kanshun)