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Plus, Huawei tech to be present in 15 million cars from next year, and Renault Megane RS Trophy Limited Edition
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Good morning and welcome to our daily digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with…
Huawei Tech To Be Present In 15M Cars Annually As Leading Automakers Sign License Agreements
Huawei’s semiconductor and smartphone businesses are still the subject of U.S. sanctions, but the company’s technology is now being used by a host of manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Subaru, Renault, Lamborghini, and Bentley. It’s because the company’s patents are not subject to export controls, allowing the company to generate revenue and continue dealing with foreign companies.
NanoFlowcell Unveils QUANTiNO Twentyfive As It Expands Into The U.S.
NanoFlowcell hasn’t made a lot of noise since it showcased its production-ready QUANTiNO in early 2016, but it seems now that the company will be expanding to the U.S., with plans to build the QUANT series of EVs locally. NanoFlowcell EVs don’t have battery packs and instead use bi-ION tech that uses a positively-charged electrolyte and a negatively-charged anolyte, which meet in an ion-selective membrane, generating electricity. Celebrating the expansion and the company’s 25th anniversary, the firm showcased a special version of the QUANTiNO, dubbed the twentyfive.
Watch The 2024 Corvette E-Ray Go Drifting In The Snow
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Here’s something for the holiday season: the upcoming 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray showcased drifting through the snow. The video didn’t appear on GM’s usual social media channels and, instead, was shared by a Corvette Forum member named “Corvette_Nut” who uploaded a short clip of the car on YouTube.
Tesla Owner Says He Was Left Stranded On Christmas Eve After Car Wouldn’t Charge In The Cold
One Tesla owner felt the cold bite of Jack Frost when he discovered his Tesla Model S failed to charge in sub-freezing temperatures. TikTok user Domnatishow posted a short video of the incident and has more than 10,000 comments on it as of this writing. Despite following the preconditioning instructions shown, the user could not add any usable range to his car, allegedly leaving him stranded on Christmas Eve.
Renault Megane RS Trophy Limited Edition For Japan To Be Unveiled At The Tokyo Auto Salon
This could well be the last Renault Sport-badged hot hatches we see as the brand becomes Alpine Cars, but for Japanese buyers, there’s another reason to get excited about the Megane RS. The Renault Megane RS Trophy Limited Edition will quietly make an entrance at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, and will be showcased alongside the Lutecia Rally5, which is the rally-spec variant of the Clio.
Brand New 2023 Corvette Z06’s Engine Dies After Just 52 Miles
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A brand new Z06 owner by the name of Marco Garcia reports that his car’s engine failed as it was on the way home from the Chevrolet dealership, and he made a video detailing his less-than-ideal experience. After just 52 miles (84 km), the 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 in Garcia’s Corvette gave up the ghost.
What Else Is Making The News
Uber And Amazon Among Those Criticised For Poor Work Conditions In India
Fairwork India has released a report blasting several companies over poor working conditions for gig workers in India. In addition to Uber and Amazon, other companies that scored zero in terms of fair conditions included Ola, Dunzo, and PharmEasy, reports TechCrunch.
China To Drop Quarantine Requirements For Inbound Travelers
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) announced it would drop quarantine requirements for international arrivals from January 8. Instead, inbound travelers will only need to show a negative Covid test result obtained within 48 hours before departure. At present, those entering the country must face five days of hotel quarantine and a further three days of self-isolation at home.
