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The 100,000th Xiaomi SU7 produced at the Beijing plant

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Eight months ago, Xiaomi launched the SU7, and 100,000 examples have already rolled off the production lines of the factory in Beijing. This is not a surprise if we take into account that since the beginning the Chinese company has recorded an increase in demand, so for this model customers now have to wait 21 weeks.

Xiaomi SU7 comes in three versions: SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max. The standard version is powered by an electric motor with 299 hp (220 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, and will have RWD. It will accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.28 seconds with a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). It is equipped with a BYD Blade 73.6 kWh battery that provides a range of 700 kilometers.

The more powerful version of the SU7 Pro will be equipped with an 800V architecture, and a 94.3 kWh battery that provides a range of 830 km. However, the most powerful version, Xiaomi SU7 Max, is really impressive. It is powered by two electric motors with a total output of 673 hp (495 kW) and 618 lb-ft (838 Nm) of torque, and has AWD. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.78 seconds with a top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). It is equipped with the Xiami Pilot Max ADAS system, 800V architecture, and a CATI Qilin 101 kWh battery that enables a range of 800 km, or 510 km after a 15-minute charge.

Recently, Xiaomi revealed the racing version of this model, the SU7 Ultra. It is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 1,548 hp (1,154 kW), which is enough to push the 1,900 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.97 seconds, 200 km/h in 5.97 seconds and 300 km/h in 15 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

Initially, the company’s goal was to reach 100,000 SU7 deliveries by the end of 2024, but it was later announced that the goal will be met this month. The new goal is to deliver an additional 20,000 cars by the end of the year.

Xiaomi’s Beijing facility currently has a capacity of 12,000 units per month, which is 150,000 units per year. The second phase is currently under construction, which will increase production to 300,000 cars per year, and will be operational in mid-2025.

Source: Xiaomi

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Caterham Seven CSR Twenty Limited Edition

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British manufacturer of specialist lightweight sports cars, Caterham, recently revealed the final version of its super-lightweight sports car, the Seven CSR Twenty. It is a limited edition and only 40 units will be produced, 20 each for the United States and Great Britain.

The front part is borrowed from the Seven 620 with the addition of a new front grille with a two-tone British flag, and LED front and rear lights. Buyers can choose between Kinetic Gray and Dynamic Silver body colors, combined with contrasting graphics.

The interior is special, and Caterham claims it is the most luxurious ever. The seats are upholstered in premium Muirhead leather with Alcantara inserts, decorated with red thread and CSR Twenty logos on the backrests. The dashboard is made of carbon fiber, the Momo steering wheel and central tunnel are covered in leather, and the gear lever and handbrake are covered in Alcantara, while there is a numbered plate between the seats.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Seven CSR Twenty is powered by a 2.0-L Ford Duratec four-cylinder engine, borrowed from the Seven 420, with 213 hp (156 kW) and 150 lb-ft (203 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in about four seconds with a top speed of 219 km/h (136 mph). It is mounted on 15-inch Vulcan rims behind which are ventilated discs with four-piston brake calipers.

Source: Caterham

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Drivers like to charge EVs at home

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Every year, the number of charging stations for electric vehicles around the world increases, and the most common place where owners decide to charge their EV is at home.

According to research conducted in Germany, 72 percent of electric vehicle owners most often use their own wall box. 97 percent of electric car drivers in Germany would like to use solar charging in the future or already do so, which is a large percentage. 74 percent of drivers who own their own home already have a PV system on their roof, and an additional eight percent plan to install one in the next three years. This makes sense as drivers save money and drive on 100 percent “green electricity” thanks to solar power.

This prompts the government to consider adding flexible tariffs and top-up tariffs to existing tariffs. According to the research conducted, a charging tariff in which the energy supplier controls the charging process at night in exchange for paying a fixed bonus would be used by at least half of EV owners who charge their cars at home. Billing could be scheduled for a time when electricity prices are low on the stock market. Electricity suppliers offer this option with different tariffs, and the client benefits from a bonus of up to 240 euros per year.

The survey was conducted on more than 1,000 respondents and more than 25% said that they often charge their EVs at work, while EV drivers in their thirties often use public charging stations in the city, supermarkets and shops.

Source: Reuters