Shanghai Auto Show Archives

China × Cleantech — May 2019

June 15th, 2019 | by Tim Dixon

Welcome to the next issue of China × Cleantech, our May 2019 edition

Xpeng Motors Gets Into Ride Hailing To Bypass The Competition

May 17th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart

Xpeng Motors is moving a step forward after announcing a stellar 2019 start by launching a pilot ride-hailing service, Pengster. Will it beef up competition or simply move mobility a nudge up? We'll know eventually. In the meantime, Xpeng Motors is about to roll out ride hailing in the world's biggest mobility market

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China × Cleantech — April 2019

May 15th, 2019 | by Tim Dixon

Welcome to the next issue of China x Cleantech, our April 2019 news edition. For our full China × Cleantech history, stroll over to the “Future Trends” section of our website. For the previous edition, check here

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Auto Shanghai 2019 Shows A New Wave Of Chinese EV Producers, And It’s Sober

May 6th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart

The Auto Shanghai 2019 show was a great way to gauge how far China has come in the automotive industry. Gone are the copycat days. They've made way for new down-to-Earth and pragmatic Chinese mobility startups with mature goals. No double-digit growth this year, long-term viability and growth is the name of the game

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Xpeng G3 & P7, New Chinese Quality That Will Surprise You — #CleanTechnica Field Trip, Auto Shanghai 2019

May 5th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart

There are plenty of misconceptions running around about Chinese car quality. But with many ancient artifacts that survived thousands of years buried in the elements, it's no wonder the Chinese can also deliver the level of quality displayed at the 2019 Shanghai auto show. Is China getting closer to the US market in terms of quality with new, smarter EV startups

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Xpeng’s Pragmatic Leadership In China’s EV Startup Revolution — #CleanTechnica Field Trip, Auto Shanghai 2019

May 5th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart

Xpeng invited us to come to the Auto Shanghai show to see how well its electric G3 was doing in China. I previously visited its San Jose USA headquarters, where part of its autonomous driving research department develops the G3 and now P7 experience. That's where I met Xpeng's founder and owner, Mr. He Xiapeng. I was surprised to discover the company's wise strategy and took it as a sign of changing times for mobility startups

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6 BYD Electric Vehicles At The 2019 Shanghai Auto Show

May 5th, 2019 | by Tim Dixon

BYD unveiled the electric Song Pro, electric Song Pro MAX, E1, E2, S2, and E-SEED GT hybrid concept at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show

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7 More Shiny Shanghai Auto Show Highlights — Karma SC1, Karma Revero, NIO ET, Nexo Air Purification, Zedriv GC1 & GC2 & GT3

April 21st, 2019 | by Sebastian Blanco

There seemed to be too many shiny cleantech highlights from the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show (aka Auto Shanghai 2019) to stuff into one article. So, following up on the article published earlier this evening, here's another piece highlighting other goodies from the show

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5 Shiny Shanghai Auto Show Highlights — Singulato iC3, Icona Nucleus, Wey X, AiWays U5, & MAD Robot

April 21st, 2019 | by Sebastian Blanco

Walking the massive convention center that houses Auto Shanghai 2019 (i.e., the Shanghai Auto Show) is a great way to get in your steps. The place is huge, taking up 5,400,000 square feet of exhibit space. There are cars and automotive-related companies displaying everything from the latest SUV to a new electric concept to a meal-delivery robot that takes its cues from R2-D2. It's an overwhelming array of new technology, and then you realize that there are two floors

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Xpeng Motors Unveils Xpeng P7 At Auto Shanghai 2019

April 18th, 2019 | by Tim Dixon

Xpeng Motors, a Chinese EV startup, has unveiled the Xpeng P7, an electric sedan/coupe with 600+ km (300+ miles) NEDC Range, a reported 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of just 4 seconds, dual motors (which enable four-wheel drive), and a semi-autonomous driving system

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Electric MG E-Motion Concept Could Spell Return Of The British Car Industry

April 22nd, 2017 | by Nicolas Zart

The '70s were difficult times for the British car industry. As quaint and often prestigious homegrown carmakers struggled with financial difficulties, consolidation temporarily helped the automotive industry, but would soon shut down what was once a mighty empire

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Chevrolet FNR-X Plug-In Hybrid SUV — “Coolest Concept In Shanghai”

April 22nd, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

General Motors is justly proud of its Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, which designed and developed the FNR-X PHEV SUV concept that debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show this week. The world is cuckoo for SUVs. A plug-in hybrid model should be just what the doctor ordered for those looking to jump into the electric car revolution but only at the shallow end of the pool

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Buick Velite 5 (Rebranded Chevy Volt) Extended-Range EV Makes Debut In China

April 20th, 2017 | by James Ayre

A rebranded (and notably modified) version of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid (PHEV) known as the Buick Velite 5 has been revealed in concert with the Shanghai Auto Show, as expected

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Audi’s e-tron Sportback Concept Could Be A Blockbuster

April 19th, 2017 | by Cynthia Shahan

A four-door Gran Turismo Audi e-tron Sportback concept has shed its skin — it looks futuristic, exciting, and like nothing that is going into production anytime soon

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Jeep Unveiling Plug-In Hybrid Concept At Shanghai Auto Show (Likely For China Only)

April 18th, 2017 | by James Ayre

Jeep will reportedly be unveiling a new plug-in hybrid concept crossover/SUV at the upcoming 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, one that (from the looks of the sketches) seems to not be intended for off-road use

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Volkswagen Unveiling Electric Crossover (New ID Concept Car) At Shanghai Auto Show

April 16th, 2017 | by James Ayre

Volkswagen will be unveiling yet another ID electric concept car at the Shanghai Auto Show, the third to date, according to recent reports. This time, the ID-family concept car will be an all-electric crossover — and it probably stands about as a good a chance of being mass produced as the others do