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GAC Trumpchi ES9 PHEV SUV Pre-Sales Begin in China with Free Huawei Mate 60 Pro

Rajesh Regmi — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:28:01 +0000

GAC Trumpchi has officially started pre-sales for its Trumpchi ES9 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) SUV in China. The new car will be launched in four models, with pre-sale prices ranging from 229,800 to 269,800 yuan (approximately $32,200 to $37,700 USD).

The Trumpchi ES9 is available in two different design styles—one with a more urban SUV look, and the other with a more hardcore off-road style.

The urban SUV style features a large grille with waterfall-style black trim strips and headlights that are connected together. The hardcore off-road style features a new design with a more rugged front end and a square tool bag at the rear.

On the inside, the car features a 14.6-inch scroll-thin screen and a 12.3-inch fully laminated LCD instrument panel. The car is also equipped with a new generation of ADiGO 4.0 smart driving interconnection ecosystem, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and supports OTA online upgrades and T-Box remote control functions.

The Trumpchi ES9 is powered by GAC’s self-developed 2.0T hybrid special engine, GMC400 hybrid special gearbox, and PHEV special power battery.

The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 140 kilowatts and a peak torque of 330 Nm. The 25.57 kWh power battery pack uses a high-power and high-energy new material system lithium battery, which has a WLTC pure electric cruising range of over 100 kilometers, a fuel consumption of 6.05 liters/100 kilometers, and a WLTC comprehensive cruising range of 1032 kilometers.

Not to forget, there’s an interesting detail about the pre-booking offer: anyone who pre-books the car will receive a free Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone.

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GAC announces the world’s first engine powered by Ammonia

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:26:58 +0000

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) has announced that it has developed an engine that runs on ammonia as an alternative to gasoline and other fossil fuels. This will be the first-ever car engine to have an ammonia-powered engine. It further expands the energy options available to carmakers.

The Chinese automobile brand says it overcame the difficult aspect of ammonia being unable to burn quickly allowing it to debut that tech in the passenger car industry. GAC says it is excited about the value this development brings to society and the potential commercial uses. The new ammonia-powered engine was unveiled as part of GAC’s annual technology showcase. The event also saw the display of the brand’s Gove flying car and the Trumpchi hybrid-hydrogen minivan. The hybrid-hydrogen platform is being promoted by Japanese automaker Toyota.

The new GAC ammonia engine provides another cleaner carbon-free energy solution. GAC had to overcome the low flammability and high nitrogen oxide emission in the development of the engine. It says the 2.0-liter engine can turn liquid ammonia in a safe and more efficient manner. The engine is capable of achieving 120kW of power and a 90% reduction in carbon emissions. The new development keys squarely into GAC’s larger plans for the green energy transition in China mainly.

GAC is state-owned and its EV brand Aion is currently the third best-selling EV brand in China. Only BYD and Tesla outperformed Aion in the Chinese automotive market. Work on ammonia as an alternative energy solution in cars had previously been focused mainly on heavy-duty vehicles like trucks. Ammonia being a toxic substance, required a high-safety architecture that was previously unavailable in passenger cars. Safety protocols for ammonia are already in place for some industries in the handling and transportation of ammonia, which has long been used as a fertilizer.

It will be interesting to see the introduction of ammonia-powered cars in the passenger car industry. GAC hopes to deploy its ammonia-based car engine technology on a larger scale commercially very soon. Such a vehicle will however need to scale several safety requirements from regulatory bodies before it becomes a reality.

GAC Unveils World’s First Ammonia Car Engine: Is This the End of Electric Vehicles?

Oğuz Çakır — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:54:34 +0000

The automobile industry is undergoing a major transformation. For over a century, it has relied on petroleum, but it is now slowly transitioning to electric vehicles. Companies like Tesla and BYD are selling more and more EVs every day, and their market share is growing. However, it seems China has not yet had the last word on this matter. The Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has unveiled the world’s first car engine that runs on ammonia. Here are the details…

China’s GAC Unveils World’s First Ammonia Car Engine

China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group has unveiled the world’s first car engine that runs on ammonia. The engine was developed by GAC’s research and development center, and it is said to be able to burn liquid ammonia more efficiently and safely than previous attempts. Ammonia is a potential alternative fuel for vehicles because it is carbon-free and can be produced from renewable sources.

However, it has also been criticized for its toxicity and low flammability. GAC says that its engine has overcome these challenges and can achieve a 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional fuels. The engine is still in the early stages of development, and it is not yet clear when it will be available in production vehicles. However, GAC’s announcement is a significant step forward in the development of ammonia as a viable alternative fuel for transportation

Ammonia is a potential clean fuel for vehicles because it is carbon-free and can be produced from renewable sources. However, it has also been criticized for its toxicity and low flammability. GAC says that its developed a 2.0-litre engine that can burn liquid ammonia more efficiently in a safe manner, achieving 120 kilowatts of power and a 90 per cent and engine has overcome these challenges and can achieve a 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional fuels.

The engine is still in the early stages of development, but it is a significant step forward in the development of ammonia as a viable alternative fuel for transportation. It remains to be seen whether ammonia will become a mainstream fuel for cars. However, GAC’s announcement is a sign that the company is committed to exploring alternative fuel options and reducing its carbon footprint.

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GAC Aion LX Plus electric SUV goes on sale in China, with 1,008km max range

Sean — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:24:52 +0000

GAC has just began the sale of its latest electric vehicle. The new car is the Aion LX Plus, which is an electric SUV that offers an impressive range of more than 1,000 kilometers.

The Chinese automobile maker launched the new SUV from its Aion lineup of all electric vehicle. As of right now, the brand sells five electric SUVs, with the LX Plus now being the latest addition. The company had first announced the Aion LX Plus back in November 2021. It arrives with a sizeable max range of more than 1,000 kilometers in its extended range mode despite having the same battery pack size as the existing base LX model.

While the initial announcement revealed a number of its features, the company did not share the official pricing of the new SUV. But now, the Aion LX Plus has begun its official sales in China. GAC claims that the new SUV is the “world’s longest range production vehicle,” thanks to its 144.4 kWh battery pack that has an energy density of 205 Wh/kg. The top end version of the electric SUV will offer an NEDC range of over 1,000 kilometers (1,008 kilometers to be exact) and will also include a sponge silicon anode as well.

This variant of the Aion LX Plus will start for 459,600 Yuan in China (roughly 72,300 US Dollars) and is currently available for purchase and test drives at the moment. With the new launch, GAC will be competing against the likes of NIO, Tesla, XPeng, and Lucid in the Chinese market, which is a major region for EVs.

GAC Aion LX Plus electric SUV with 1,000km range to launch on Jan 6

Sean — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:51:34 +0000

Earlier this year, the GAC Group had revealed its new electric vehicle under its Aion brand. The new EV is an SUV called the Aion LX Plus, which offers an impressive range of 1,000 kilometers and its launch being imminent.

Back in November, the Aion LX Plus was announced by GAC on the Guangzhou Auto Show. Now, the company has officially announced that the new SUV will be launching on 6th January 2021. The upcoming electric SUV is an improved version of the GAC Aion LX that was announced back in 2019. In the China light duty vehicle test cycle (CLTC), the SUV had an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers.

This range is quite impressive, especially considering that its an SUV. Furthermore, the car’s notable range is thanks to its sizeable battery pack that has a capacity of 144.4 kWh in the top end model. Its battery is made by GAC’s technology with elastic sheets that also makes its 20 percent smaller and 14 percent lighter than conventional ones. This battery even offers an energy density of 205Wh/kg.

Other specifications of the electric SUV include, dual electric motors that produce 225 hp that is transmitted to all four wheels through a two speed gearbox. This also enables the Aion LX Plus to hit 0 to 100 km/hr in just an impressive 2.9 seconds as well.

GAC Aion LX Plus SUV to boast an impressive range of over 1,000km

Sean — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:44:07 +0000

GAC Group has just recently unveiled its latest electric vehicle that will launch under its Aion brand. The car in question is an SUV called the Aion LX Plus, which apparently offers an impressive 1,008 kilometer range (roughly 626 miles).

According to a CarScoops report, the news arrives from the China light duty vehicle test cycle (CLTC). This upcoming electric SUV was just showcased during the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show and is an improved version of the GAC Aion LX that was announced back in 2019. Furthermore, the vehicle will now be placed among the smaller Aion V Plus SUV and even the Aion S Plus sedan.

Keep in mind that the CLTC is a different standard from Europe’s WLTP or US’ EPA. Although, its operational range of over 1,000 kilometers is still quite a spectacular feat. This holds even more true considering the vehicle is an SUV. The car’s durable range is thanks to its massive battery pack, which has a capacity of 144.4 kWh in the top end model. This battery is made with GAC’s technology with elastic sheets that also makes it 20 percent smaller and 14 percent lighter than conventional ones. It even offers an energy density of 205Wh/kg.

Talking about the vehicles’ other specs, the Aion LX Plus houses dual electric motors that produce 225 hp that is transmitted to all four wheels through a two speed gearbox. Through this, the LX Plus is capable of hitting 0 to 100 km/r in just an impressive 2.9 seconds as well. Unfortunately, this range is still not confirmed so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

GAC Motors to launch its first self driving car with Huawei after 2024

Sean — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:27:08 +0000

China’s GAC Motors is apparently planning on launching its first car model that supports self driving technology after 2024. The company is partnering with Huawei Technologies for its autonomous driving technology.

According to a Reuters report, GAC’s General Manager, Feng Xingya, made the announcement at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show earlier today (19th April 2021). The official also added that GAC is seeking to have half of its sales to be electric in 2035, with hybrid cars accounting for the other half. In other words, the company is aiming on a major shift of its vehicle production within the next decade.

For those unaware, Huawei is known to be working on self driving technology. The company even explained why it didn’t work on building its own cars and how it aims to build supplementing technology like the autonomous systems. Furthermore, the Chinese tech giant is also investing heavily in self driving technology and other electric vehicle technologies that surpasses Tesla, as per an SCMP report. The company is set to invest 1 billion US Dollars on researching self driving and electric car technologies.

The move from the company arrives as an attempt to raise its efforts to compete with Tesla and Xiaomi in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. As per the report, Huawei’s autonomous driving systems has already overtaken Tesla in certain areas. An example being the former’s cruise allows for more than 1,000 kilometers of travel without human input. Additionally, the Chinese company is also set to partner with automakers that will use its self driving technology, including BAIC Group, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co, along with GAC.

Chinese search giant Baidu reportedly considers manufacturing electric vehicles

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:58:05 +0000

China’s search giant, Baidu Inc is putting plans afoot to actualize the design and production of its own electric vehicles. In actualizing the plans, the company has had discussions with some automakers. This latest move pits Baidu in line as the race among tech firms to develop smart cars gathers momentum.

The search-engine giant is also into the design and development of autonomous vehicles and internet connectivity infrastructure and will consider contracting the manufacturing, to an automaker or in the alternative, create a majority-owned company with automakers.

Baidu thus joins its peers like Tencent Holdings, Amazon, and Alphabet, which have done a lot in research and development in automobile technology or invested in smart-car auto firms.

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Baidu has held preliminary talks, although no definitive decisions were reached, with some Chinese automakers on possible business collaboration, insiders have said. The insiders spoke under the cover of anonymity since they were not authorized by Baidu to speak on the issue.

Baidu on their part declined to comment on the matter. The automaker, GAC, mentioned among those that have had discussions with Baidu, stated that it has a strategic partnership with the search giant and that any further cooperation was subject to discussion. Geely said it was not aware of such talks while FAW failed to respond to inquiries.

Baidu established its autonomous driving division Apollo in 2017 and it supplies AI-generated technology and other ancillary jobs to automakers such as Geely, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Ford.

Baidu also operates autonomous taxi service Go Robotaxi with safety drivers on board in Beijing and a growing number of Chinese cities, with plans to scale up expansion in the next three years. It recently got clearance to test five cars in Beijing unmanned.

Building cars would represent a dramatic shift in the company’s plans to diversify and shore up income forecasts outside its core business model as a search engine, where revenues fell short of projections in 2019.

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