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Guide

• BMW's pure electric flagship iX xDrive 40 has been delivered overseas
• After being named by CCTV, Euler apologized: Will carefully investigate the ins and outs
• The new AMG E 53 4MATIC+ goes on the market, sold for RMB 948,200
• The first launch of the tank 500 HEV in Thailand, equipped with a 2.0T hybrid system
• November sales of new energy vehicles announced, Tesla sold 52,859 vehicles
• Faraday Future: accumulated losses of 17.8 billion yuan
• Xiaopeng Motors responded to fraud: sincere apologies due to management errors
• CATL becomes Ford's battery supplier in China
• Wanda established a car company, the former Hyundai Motor CCO will be the president
• Japanese scientists made a lithium ion battery with water
• Villeneuve: The race in Saudi Arabia is like an "entertainment go-kart"
• Strandis: The cost of electrification transformation exceeds the industry limit
• Today's topic: Can you operate a car while driving?

BMW's pure electric flagship iX xDrive 40 has been delivered overseas

InsideEVs reported yesterday that BMW has begun delivering their pure electric flagship SUV iX in Europe.

It is understood that the model delivered this time is the iX xDrive 40, priced at 77,300 euros (554,000 yuan), but this model is not listed in the country, domestic consumers can choose the xDrive 50 version priced at 846,900 yuan .

Pieter Nota, a BMW executive responsible for customers, branding and sales, said that BMW’s goal is to double the annual sales of electric vehicles in 2022. If everything goes according to plan, the BMW Group will deliver about 200 to customers by 2025. Ten thousand all-electric vehicles.

Starting next year, every BMW plant in Germany will produce pure electric models. In the future, BMW 7 series, 5 series, X1 and other models will launch pure electric versions.

After being named by CCTV, Euler apologized: Will carefully investigate the ins and outs

CCTV Finance yesterday reported on the "core replacement" of Euler Automobiles. Many car owners questioned the fact that Euler Automobiles had false propaganda and misled consumers during sales.

For this, Dong Yudong, general manager of Euler Motors, expressed his deep apologies, "He promised to seriously investigate the ins and outs and properly handle related matters."

Earlier, some car owners reported that Euler Haomao claimed on its official website that its car system uses "Qualcomm 8-core professional car gauge chips", but the actual car uses a weaker Intel low-end processor.

However, Euler has not yet given a specific solution. When asked whether Euler Goodcat will still be equipped with Qualcomm chips, Dong Yudong said: "The intelligent service processing platform mentioned in Euler Goodcat’s parameter configuration table The Qualcomm chip is the chip used in the remote control module."

It is understood that the remote control module is a mobile data modem (MDM) device, which serves as a connection between the sensor terminal of the device and the information service center, and is not related to the "vehicle intelligent platform" promoted by Euler. (Quick Technology)

In other words, Euler’s response is tantamount to acknowledging the fact that Qualcomm's cockpit chips were not used.

The new AMG E 53 4MATIC+ goes on the market, sold for RMB 948,200

Mercedes-Benz today announced that the 2022 Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ will be officially launched with an official guide price of RMB 948,200.

The appearance is still the same, Mercedes still offers two versions of sedan and coupe, this time the market is the sedan version.

The interior also adopts the latest design language of Mercedes-Benz, supplemented by a large number of red lines, creating a very good atmosphere, and is also equipped with aluminum shift paddles and a central control panel with carbon fiber texture.

The new car will continue to be equipped with a 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine, and is equipped with a 48V light-hybrid system, with a combined maximum power of 456 horsepower.

It is 600 yuan cheaper than the previous generation, but it lacks a sensor-type rear tailgate.

The first launch of the tank 500 HEV in Thailand, equipped with a 2.0T hybrid system

The tank 500 HEV version made its debut in Thailand today.

The exterior design of the new car is not much different from the domestic 3.0T fuel version.

The biggest change is that it is equipped with a set of hybrid system based on 2.0T engine, with 9HAT gearbox, has 245 horsepower, 380N·m of excellent data, and is still equipped with a four-wheel drive system.

However, there is no sales plan for this version in China.

November sales of new energy vehicles announced, Tesla sold 52,859 vehicles

According to data from the Passenger Federation, the wholesale sales of new energy passenger vehicles in November this year reached 429,000, a year-on-year increase of 131.7% and a month-on-month increase of 17.9%. Among them, the sales volume of plug-in hybrid vehicles was 85,000, and the wholesale sales volume of pure electric vehicles was 343,000.

Specific brands: BYD 90546, Tesla China 52859, SAIC-GM-Wuling 50141, Great Wall Motor 16136, Xiaopeng Motors 15,613.

The most popular is the A00 class car, which has a share of 31%.

Faraday Future: accumulated losses of 17.8 billion yuan

Early this morning, Faraday Future (FF) held a conference call and disclosed preliminary unreviewed financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Since the establishment of FF, it has accumulated losses of approximately US$2.8 billion (approximately RMB 17.8 billion), and will continue to incur significant operating losses in the foreseeable future.

But FF CEO Bi Fukang said that the Hanford factory is currently progressing smoothly and there is sufficient funds to support the completion of production of FF 91.

In addition, he also announced that FF's first flagship store will be located in the famous wealthy area of ​​the United States-Beverly Hills, California, which has the title of "the world's most exclusive residential area". (Quick Technology)

As for whether Faraday Future can successfully deliver FF 91, it will not be known until July next year.

Xiaopeng Motors responded to fraud: sincere apologies due to management errors

In response to the “fraud” incident reported by the media yesterday, Xiaopeng Motors responded that after verification, the store’s clerk did not clearly understand the relevant promotional policy in November during the process of communicating with customers, which caused customers’ misunderstandings and failed to respond in time. The customer solves the problem.

In this regard, Xiaopeng Motors sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience and trouble caused by the customer. In the future, Xiaopeng Motors will standardize the store sales and delivery process, and strengthen the training of store personnel's professional knowledge.

Litchi News reported on December 7 that in October of this year, Mr. Chen, a consumer in Nanjing, chose a Xiaopeng P7 at a local Xiaopeng Motor Showroom. He agreed with the shop to purchase a car on the spot, and paid a 5,000 yuan deposit. Signed a car purchase agreement. Later, when Mr. Chen went to the store to pick up the car as requested, he was told that he had to pay an extra 7,000 yuan to deliver the car.

Regarding the price increase, the sales director said that this is related to the issue of state subsidies. If the price of the whole car exceeds 300,000, the state subsidy will not be received. Therefore, the car sales here are the first to make a low contract price, and the price is controlled below 300,000. , And then fill in the price. In fact, the money paid by the car owner is the original car payment, and no overcharge was paid.

But Mr. Chen said that the other party did not inform about this situation when he bought the car, and no one mentioned the need to increase the price when he picked up the car.

At present, after Xiaopeng Motors official responded to the incident and apologized, it said that it would deliver it to the owner at the price agreed in the contract.

CATL becomes Ford's battery supplier in China

Yesterday, Ford China stated that CATL has begun to supply Ford Motors, and CATL has also confirmed this news.

Before Ford announced its production plan, the global production capacity of electric vehicles will increase to 600,000 units in 2023, doubling the expected increase. Ford CEO Jim Farley (Jim Farley) predicts that if this goal can be achieved, Ford is expected to become the second largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the United States after Tesla.

Ford's electric vehicle production capacity will be distributed among new models, including Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit. Among them, Mach-E is Ford's first pure electric vehicle.

Statistics show that in November, the sales volume of the car in the United States reached more than 3,000, and this year's cumulative sales reached 24,791. (New trip)

Ford currently has five battery suppliers: CATL, BYD, SK, LG Energy Solution, and Panasonic.

Wanda established a car company, the former Hyundai Motor CCO will be the president

According to Tianyan, Beijing Wanda Automobile Technology Service Co., Ltd. was formally established with a registered capital of 5 million yuan. Its business scope includes wholesale of automobiles and spare parts, sales of motor vehicle charging, urban parking lot services, and car rental.

In addition, according to Economic Observer.com, Li Hongpeng, the chief commercial officer of Hyundai Motors, will resign as president of Wanda Motors and be responsible for the diversified operations of Wanda Motors.

Relying on more than 400 Wanda Plazas to carry out car sales and car service, this is Wanda's new sector around new energy vehicles.

Japanese scientists made a lithium ion battery with water

Researchers from Japan's Yokohama National University and Sumitomo Electric Industries Co., Ltd. stated that by using water instead of flammable organic solvents, it is possible to develop safe lithium-ion batteries without the risk of fire.

To eliminate the risk of fire, researchers use water as an electrolyte to improve safety, and study electrode materials to ensure adequate performance levels. Moreover, after 2000 recharges of the new battery, its capacity has only dropped by less than 30%.

One of the research team members, Yokohama National University chemistry professor Naoaki Yabuuchi said: "The newly developed battery is safer and has a longer life. Although the voltage is slightly lower, it is expected to be put into practical use."

The research team hopes to commercialize this battery within three years.

Villeneuve: The race in Saudi Arabia is like an "entertainment go-kart"

Former F1 world champion and commentator Jacques Villeneuve raised some questions about the many events that occurred during the Saudi stand, including whether the F1 sport is becoming too "Hollywood".

This is not F1, this is an entertainment kart. Sometimes it is difficult to make neutral comments about what happened, and you will always be seen as speaking on one side.

In addition, he stated that "DRS" was part of the cause of the collision between Verstappen and Hamilton at the Jeddah circuit.

"Someone slows down in front of you, so you overtake. The problem is the stupid DRS detection line. Hamilton doesn't want to press that line in front of Verstappen."

Villeneuve did not want to see a farce like Saudi Arabia in the final game.

I just hope we have a clean game.

Strandis: The cost of electrification transformation exceeds the industry limit

Electrification has become a major development trend in the automotive industry, and automakers are investing heavily in electric vehicles. But whether it is a new car maker or a traditional big factory, they are facing considerable cost pressure. Even Tesla, which is currently at the forefront in the field of electric vehicles, has been in the quagmire of continuous losses.

We are pushing this industry to its limits.

Carlos Taveres, CEO of Stellaantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker, said in an interview with Reuters this month that the cost of transitioning to electric vehicles is beyond the current auto industry’s ability to afford. The limit.

He believes that too fast to promote the electrification of the automotive industry will result in a 50% increase in the cost of each vehicle compared to traditional fuel vehicles. Manufacturers can only increase prices and reduce production, or accept lower profit margins.

Tavares also mentioned that traditional car manufacturers are also facing double pressure from related institutions and investors.

This will only backfire and cause all kinds of problems.

Strandis was formed by the merger of the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. It has several auto brands such as Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Jeep.

Today's topic: Can you operate a car while driving?

This summer, Tesla brought a lot of games to many car owners through an OTA upgrade, and this caused new security issues:

Whether these games will endanger driving safety.

Because Tesla’s in-vehicle games can only be started when the car is in the parking gear, but overseas media engadget reported yesterday that some games can be run while the car is driving.

Dong Chejun went to confirm that the games that can run while driving are: "Arrogant Eagle", "War of Dotopia" and "Card".

Not paying attention while driving is quite dangerous.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019, 3,142 people in the United States lost their lives due to distraction while driving; Move away for more than 24 seconds to complete the task."

So, you must be attentive when driving , and don't think about playing games.

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