Mercedes To Begin Level 4 Autonomous Driving Tests In China
Mercedes has been given permission by Chinese authorities to begin testing is autonomous cars on the streets of Beijing.
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Global Launch: CRRC Unveils 7 New Energy Locomotives for the First Time
CRRC unveiled a series of new energy locomotives for the first time globally in Beijing. A report on the carbon footprint of new energy locomotives was released, and the Initiative on Carbon Footprint of Rail Transit Equipment was proposed. 7 types of real-locomotive representatives made their debut at the launch conference. … [continued]
A Better Routeplanner Adds Aptera
In a number of articles, I’ve been using A Better Routeplanner to simulate what an Aptera and other future 1,000-mile EVs would be able to do. I’ve done routes like London-Moscow-Beijing, the Pan Am Highway, and even a foolhardy and time-consuming African crossing. I did the best I could by … [continued]
The Upcoming Aptera (& Other Future 1,000-Mile EVs) Can Do London-Moscow-Beijing
Now that readers helped me find data on China’s DC Fast Charging (DCFC) infrastructure, I’m ready to see if a vehicle like the Aptera could drive across all of Eurasia.
Asia’s Largest Railway Station Uses Yingli’s High-Efficiency Solar Products
BAODING, China, Sept. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the Beijing-Xiong’an high-speed railway between Daxing Airport and Xiong’an Station officially entered the dynamic testing phase of the joint commissioning and testing, with the first dynamic testing train starting from Beijing Daxing Airport Station, and the countdown to the opening of the project has begun. This means … [continued]
Smog-Free Skies Should Be The New Normal
People all over the world are reporting that the skies have cleared dramatically over the last few weeks. In the northern Indian state of Punjab, the Himalayan mountains are now visible from more than 100 miles away — some locals say they haven’t seen the peaks in 30 years.
Tesla Automatic Emergency Braking In Beijing Saves Pedestrian
A pedestrian was crossing the highway in Beijing, and it could have ended badly for her, but she got lucky. She and the driver of the Tesla were both saved from an accident by Tesla’s Automatic Emergency Braking system.
Tesla Turns The Fun To 11 With Exclusive Owner Events In Beijing & Shanghai
Across the Pacific in China, Tesla is hosting exclusive track events for owners, parties at its showrooms, and even a custom line of Chinese Tesla stickers for popular social media apps.
China Is Leading The World To An Electric Future: Four Takeaways From My Recent Visit
You don’t have to look far to see that China is leading the world’s electric car revolution. I had the unique opportunity to witness this first-hand while visiting China this past June to attend the first annual Energy Internet Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit (EIIES) in Chengdu, China.
Beijing Opens New Bicycle Expressway
Beijing has opened its new expressway for bicycles that cuts a typical two-wheeled commute from 90 minutes to 26 minutes.
