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Changan

  • At –40 °C (–40 °F), the Naxtra retains over 90% of its capacity
    Automotive
    Production EV packing sub-zero-operation sodium-ion batteries on its way
    The world's first mass-production EV powered by sodium-ion batteries will be a variant of the Changan Nevo A06. Sporting CATL's Naxtra battery – which functions at –50 °C and won't catch fire – the move signals a genuine shift away from lithium.
  • The Hello Kitty car is based on the Lumen City EV and was launched into the Thai market last week at US$13,750.
    Automotive
    Adorable Lumin "Hello Kitty" EV breaks cover
    A limited edition of 2000 "Hello Kitty" Lumin City EVs sold out in the first launch outside China last week. Already one of the best-selling cars in the world based on 2023 Chinese market sales alone, the addition of "Hello Kitty" branding captivated women and children, and we feel certain we'll see more of Kitty at car shows.