The Mahindra BE 6 electric SUV brings racing inspired innovation to Indian roads. With an offering up to around 683 km range, 282 bhp, 175 kW fast charging, and a top-tier 5‑star Bharat NCAP safety rating.

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The road distance from Delhi to Lahore is around 460 km, and the BE 6 electric SUV can cover it in one go. As its top model offers up to 682 km of range with a 79 kWh Blade battery, and it also supports 175 kW DC fast charging, reaching 80 per cent in just 20 minutes.

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Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has taken a significant step towards circumventing substantial tariffs on Chinese-made automobiles by commencing production of its Polestar 3 SUV in the United States. The company announced on Wednesday that it has begun manufacturing operations at Volvo's plant in South Carolina, marking a pivotal moment in its global production strategy.

The move comes in response to the recent implementation of steep tariffs by both the United States and Europe on vehicles manufactured in China. These tariffs have prompted numerous automakers to accelerate their plans to relocate portions of their production to other countries. Polestar, which is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding Group, has historically manufactured its vehicles in China and exported them to overseas markets.

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath, speaking to media on Tuesday, emphasised the importance of the U.S. production facility, stating, "If you look at the bulk of volume that we will produce of Polestar 3, of course, the majority of that volume will be here coming out of the South Carolina factory." Ingenlath anticipates that the plant will reach full production capacity within two months, though he declined to disclose specific production figures.

The company plans to commence deliveries of the U.S.-manufactured Polestar 3 to American customers next month, followed by shipments to European markets. This strategic move allows Polestar to avoid the hefty tariffs that would otherwise be imposed on vehicles imported from China.

Polestar's expansion of its production footprint is not limited to the United States. The company has also announced plans to manufacture its Polestar 4 SUV coupe at a Renault Korea plant in South Korea, partially owned by Geely, starting in mid-2025. This facility will produce vehicles for both European and U.S. markets. However, until the South Korean production begins, U.S. deliveries of the Polestar 4, expected to start later this year, will still be subject to tariffs.

The diversification of production locations has been a long-standing part of Polestar's global strategy. In addition to its U.S. and planned South Korean operations, the company is exploring opportunities for European production. Ingenlath revealed that Polestar hopes to partner with an automaker to produce its vehicles in Europe within the next three to five years, similar to its existing collaborations with Volvo and Renault.

This transition to U.S. production occurs against the backdrop of challenging market conditions for the electric vehicle industry. High interest rates, implemented to combat inflation, have dampened consumer enthusiasm for EVs. This has led to widespread price cuts, job losses, and delayed production plans across the sector, including at market leader Tesla.

Polestar itself has not been immune to these challenges, having implemented job cuts earlier this year. Looking ahead, Ingenlath outlined the company's strategy to achieve cash flow break-even by 2025. This plan focuses on reducing material and logistics costs while increasing overall operational efficiency.

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has taken a significant step towards circumventing substantial tariffs on Chinese-made automobiles by commencing production of its Polestar 3 SUV in the United States.

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has taken a significant step towards circumventing substantial tariffs on Chinese-made automobiles by commencing production of its Polestar 3 SUV in the United States. The company announced on Wednesday that it has begun manufacturing operations at Volvo's plant in South Carolina, marking a pivotal moment in its global production strategy. The move comes in response to the recent implementation of steep tariffs by both the United States and Europe on vehicles manufactured in China. These tariffs have prompted numerous automakers to accelerate their plans to relocate portions of their production to other countries. Polestar, which is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding Group, has historically manufactured its vehicles in China and exported them to overseas markets. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath, speaking to media on Tuesday, emphasised the importance of the U.S. production facility, stating, "If you look at the bulk of volume that we will produce of Polestar 3, of course, the majority of that volume will be here coming out of the South Carolina factory." Ingenlath anticipates that the plant will reach full production capacity within two months, though he declined to disclose specific production figures. The company plans to commence deliveries of the U.S.-manufactured Polestar 3 to American customers next month, followed by shipments to European markets. This strategic move allows Polestar to avoid the hefty tariffs that would otherwise be imposed on vehicles imported from China. Polestar's expansion of its production footprint is not limited to the United States. The company has also announced plans to manufacture its Polestar 4 SUV coupe at a Renault Korea plant in South Korea, partially owned by Geely, starting in mid-2025. This facility will produce vehicles for both European and U.S. markets. However, until the South Korean production begins, U.S. deliveries of the Polestar 4, expected to start later this year, will still be subject to tariffs. The diversification of production locations has been a long-standing part of Polestar's global strategy. In addition to its U.S. and planned South Korean operations, the company is exploring opportunities for European production. Ingenlath revealed that Polestar hopes to partner with an automaker to produce its vehicles in Europe within the next three to five years, similar to its existing collaborations with Volvo and Renault. This transition to U.S. production occurs against the backdrop of challenging market conditions for the electric vehicle industry. High interest rates, implemented to combat inflation, have dampened consumer enthusiasm for EVs. This has led to widespread price cuts, job losses, and delayed production plans across the sector, including at market leader Tesla. Polestar itself has not been immune to these challenges, having implemented job cuts earlier this year. Looking ahead, Ingenlath outlined the company's strategy to achieve cash flow break-even by 2025. This plan focuses on reducing material and logistics costs while increasing overall operational efficiency.

Polestar initiates U.S. production of electric SUV

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Electric vehicle start-up Faraday Future showed off a prototype of a vehicle set at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, as the China-backed company strives to win credibility in the crowded sector and weather its funding challenges.

The &quot;FF 91&quot;, described by its designer Richard Kim as &quot;weird-pretty&quot;, is a luxury electric SUV, said Faraday executives, adding it will be the most technologically advanced car on the market when it goes into production in early 2018.

Advance reservations for the car - which insiders say will retail for about $180,000 - are being taken for $5,000.

&quot;You&#39;re about to witness day one of a new era of mobility,&quot; said Nick Sampson, senior vice president of engineering and research and development. &quot;We&#39;re going to show the first of a new species.&quot;
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But cash shortages and a recent spate of executive departures have raised questions about the company&#39;s prospects. 
Faraday is funded and controlled by Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting, the chief executive officer of China&#39;s Leshi Holdings Co Ltd, also known as LeEco, which is showing its own prototype electric car, the LeSee Pro, at CES. He is also an investor in California-based Lucid Motors, a competing electric vehicle start-up attending CES this year. 
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Faraday debuted at CES last year with a concept car not intended to be produced, raising eyebrows over the company&#39;s legitimacy and Jia&#39;s overall strategy. A cash crunch at LeEco and Faraday&#39;s missed payments to a contractor working on its $1 billion Nevada factory have spurred more questions in recent months over Faraday&#39;s financial situation.

In late December, LeEco said it was in talks to secure 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) from an unidentified strategic investor.

Faraday executives would not comment on the company&#39;s financials.

&quot;We&#39;re hoping to &hellip; convince people that we&#39;re real, we are doing a real product, it&#39;s not just a vaporware Batmobile to create attention, but we now have a serious product,&quot; Sampson told reporters during a tour of Faraday&#39;s headquarters in Gardena, California, in December.

Executives say the car&#39;s modular architecture and flexible battery layout will allow for a faster rollout of future models. The car will have a range of about 378 miles (608 km) per charge. Its electric motors will generate a combined 1,050 horsepower.

The FF 91, a long, low, futuristic SUV with a roomy interior has no handles, as doors will open as a driver approaches. Holograms will be projected on the windshield to alert drivers of needed information.

The car will come equipped with a package of sensors, including cameras, radar and lidar, to enable self-driving capability at a future date.

Near the end of the launch, Jia - wearing a black LeEco hoodie - drove the car onstage. He got out of the car and was asked to push a button to make it drive itself to center stage. The car did not move at first. It made it on a second try.

(Reuters)

The FF 91 will be the most technologically advanced car on the market when it goes into production in early 2018, claims Faraday Future

Electric vehicle start-up Faraday Future showed off a prototype of a vehicle set at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, as the China-backed company strives to win credibility in the crowded sector and weather its funding challenges. The "FF 91", described by its designer Richard Kim as "weird-pretty", is a luxury electric SUV, said Faraday executives, adding it will be the most technologically advanced car on the market when it goes into production in early 2018. Advance reservations for the car - which insiders say will retail for about $180,000 - are being taken for $5,000. "You're about to witness day one of a new era of mobility," said Nick Sampson, senior vice president of engineering and research and development. "We're going to show the first of a new species." But cash shortages and a recent spate of executive departures have raised questions about the company's prospects. Faraday is funded and controlled by Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting, the chief executive officer of China's Leshi Holdings Co Ltd, also known as LeEco, which is showing its own prototype electric car, the LeSee Pro, at CES. He is also an investor in California-based Lucid Motors, a competing electric vehicle start-up attending CES this year. Faraday debuted at CES last year with a concept car not intended to be produced, raising eyebrows over the company's legitimacy and Jia's overall strategy. A cash crunch at LeEco and Faraday's missed payments to a contractor working on its $1 billion Nevada factory have spurred more questions in recent months over Faraday's financial situation. In late December, LeEco said it was in talks to secure 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) from an unidentified strategic investor. Faraday executives would not comment on the company's financials. "We're hoping to … convince people that we're real, we are doing a real product, it's not just a vaporware Batmobile to create attention, but we now have a serious product," Sampson told reporters during a tour of Faraday's headquarters in Gardena, California, in December. Executives say the car's modular architecture and flexible battery layout will allow for a faster rollout of future models. The car will have a range of about 378 miles (608 km) per charge. Its electric motors will generate a combined 1,050 horsepower. The FF 91, a long, low, futuristic SUV with a roomy interior has no handles, as doors will open as a driver approaches. Holograms will be projected on the windshield to alert drivers of needed information. The car will come equipped with a package of sensors, including cameras, radar and lidar, to enable self-driving capability at a future date. Near the end of the launch, Jia - wearing a black LeEco hoodie - drove the car onstage. He got out of the car and was asked to push a button to make it drive itself to center stage. The car did not move at first. It made it on a second try. (Reuters)

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