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70,000 vehicles recalled in China, Geely offers to buy Zeekr: 7 EV reads

70,000 vehicles recalled in China, Geely offers to buy Zeekr: 7 EV reads
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1. BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz recall nearly 70,000 vehicles in China

Carmakers including BMW, Toyota and Mercedes-Benz are recalling a total of 69,793 vehicles in China due to potential safety risks, according to the market regulator, as authorities heighten safety oversight in the industry following a recent fatal crash involving a Xiaomi electric vehicle (EV).

2. Chinese EV industry pits battery swapping technology against ultra-fast charging

Efforts by the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) industry to reduce consumer anxiety about driving ranges have pitted battery swapping technology against ultra-fast charging capabilities, even though both save time for drivers.

3. What has supercharged China’s plug-in hybrid exports to UK?

Chinese car brand MG’s stand at Everything Electric London, a home energy and electric vehicle show, in London on April 17. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese car brand MG’s stand at Everything Electric London, a home energy and electric vehicle show, in London on April 17. Photo: Xinhua

After years of driving cars from European marques, one self-employed Londoner opted for a change in December and bought an electric vehicle (EV) made by Chinese carmaker MG.