China’s electric vehicle dominance presents a challenge to the west

[The Intergalactic Koala]

Sooner or later we all going to embrace our Chinese overlords with the piff they putting out.

When you got the CEO of the most Americana car company going, we already lost the war of auto manufacturing.

Once the Chinese brehs figure out a way for gaming laptops to not be trojan hot boxes, it's over.

 

[Windows 91]

I had a Xiaomi phone that I loved but had to get rid of it because I changed networks. China makes good products for a fraction of the price

 

[Rice N Beans]

Farley loves to showcase his idiocy or he's trying to be some master puppeteer.

Decades of Ford history, market, manufacturing, and protectionism at his fingertips, and he chucked out all cheap cars and non-light-trucks to be in bed with shareholders. Gets his hands on an otherwise mainstream attempt for a car from a company mostly known for phones and trying to be price conscious, and completely fawns over it. He could have had this at almost any point in his EV campaign but he listens to his dumb shareholders.

Either he's angling to loosen the Chinese blockade or he's completely lost the vision at his job. I'd bet number 2 since he was trying to move Ford upmarket as some sort of "heritage brand" to continue to chase the infinite stock growth.

 

[Geek Nasty]

Western companies are eventually going to realize the stupidity of manufacturing in China. They steal your IP then start selling copies of your shyt at a lower price

 

[Rekkapryde]

I had a Xiaomi phone that I loved but had to get rid of it because I changed networks. China makes good products for a fraction of the price

when you don't pay your people shyt, you can do that.

these greedy corporate fukks wanted global economies, but these are the ramifications. don't make shyt anymore, these are the consequences.

 

[3rdWorld]

All of them cars are trash worse than Tesla. Looks cute but falls apart within 2 years

 

[O.T.I.S.]

EV’s probably won’t be too much of a big deal soon anyway

Toyota already on Hydrogen

 

[RennisDeynolds]

America let's lawyers and industry heads run the fukking show meanwhile we 3 to 4 decades behind every where else in every damn thing


Nobody to blame but themselves worshipping the oil industry and the big 3 autos.

We lawst

 

[RennisDeynolds]

The U.S. doesn't have the infrastructure for electric. That doesn't stop anyone from buying them now. And the future is just that...thr future. It doesn't need to be popular now to be popular then.

Electic was originally shut down how many decades ago? And here you are shilling for it now.

Our infrastructure is terrible point blank period. Thats why everything gets decimated by a little more than scheduled rain these days

 

[JT-Money]

 

[IIVI]

Most hilarious part is realizing how much U.S Military Equipment and Components are manufactured in China

1. Semiconductors and Microchips​

• Integrated Circuits (ICs) and microprocessors, which are the backbone of modern electronics, have often been sourced from Chinese factories. Many defense systems, from communications gear to advanced weaponry, rely on these chips.
• The risk here is that backdoors or vulnerabilities could be introduced in these semiconductors during manufacturing.

2. Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)​

• PCBs are critical in virtually all modern electronics, serving as the foundation on which components are mounted and interconnected. China has a dominant share of the global PCB manufacturing market, and many U.S. defense systems, including aircraft and missile systems, may contain Chinese-made PCBs.

3. Rare Earth Elements and Magnets​

• Rare earth elements are vital in producing many high-tech military devices, including sensors, lasers, radar, missile guidance systems, and more. China controls a large portion of the global supply of these elements and produces many of the specialized magnets used in military hardware.

4. Electro-Optical Devices​

• Components like optical sensors and night-vision technologies often rely on precision-manufactured parts, some of which have been sourced from China.

5. Batteries​

• Some types of lithium-ion batteries and other specialized military-grade energy storage components have been imported from China. These are used in various equipment, including drones, communication devices, and portable military electronics.

6. Capacitors and Resistors​

• These are small but essential electronic components that are used to manage the flow of electrical current. China is a significant manufacturer of capacitors, resistors, and other passive components found in many defense systems.

7. Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Components​

• The U.S. military, like many industries, uses a wide array of commercial off-the-shelf components in its systems. Many of these parts, such as chips used in computers or smartphones, are made in China. These are less controlled and may pose additional security risks because they aren’t always built to military specifications.

8. Telecommunications Equipment​

• Certain types of radio frequency (RF) modules and communication chips used in military communication gear have been sourced from Chinese manufacturers, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities, especially in secure military communications.

9. Cooling Systems and Fans​

• Many cooling systems, fans, and other thermal management components used in military electronics and vehicles are also manufactured in China, though these are often seen as less of a direct security concern.

Good enough to defend our citizens but apparently shouldn't be used to save us money.

 

[Strapped]

The main question here is how will Washington sabotage the Chinese

 

[bnew]

Meet King Kong: This new electric pickup launched in China for under $14,000

An all-electric pickup for under $14,000? That’s right. Geely’s Radar Auto launched its new “King Kong” EV pickup in China...

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Meet King Kong: This new electric pickup launched in China for under $14,000​

Peter Johnson | Dec 23 2024 - 9:04 am PT

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An all-electric pickup for under $14,000? That’s right. Geely’s Radar Auto launched its new “King Kong” EV pickup in China on Monday at an ultra-affordable price. Would you drive one?

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Radar launches King Kong EV pickup for under $14,000​

Volvo and Polestar owner Geely Auto launched Radar, a new off-road-focused sub-brand, in 2022. Deemed “China’s first electric outdoor lifestyle brand,” Radar launched its first EV, the R6 pickup, in November 2022.

Although the R6 hit the market with an already low price of around $25,000 (178,800 yuan), the electric pickup is now getting significantly cheaper.

In fact, priced under 100,000 yuan, the company claims its new model “has a lower electric ratio than oil and subverts the fuel price.”

Radar launched the new King King EV pickup starting at 99,800 yuan, or around $13,700. The cheaper model comes after a slow sales start. Despite cutting R6 prices earlier this year to 136,800 yuan ($18,800), it wasn’t enough to drive demand.

The new King Kong model costs another 37,000 yuan ($5,000) less than the outgoing R6. Despite the lower price, King Kong maintains the design and features of its predecessor.

Radar King Kong electric pickup truck (Source: Radar Auto)

Radar’s new electric pickup has 42, 55, 73, and 86 kWh battery options, providing a CLTC range between 192 miles ( 310 km) and 375 miles (605 km). In comparison, the R6 was available with 63, 86, and 100 kWh battery packs, with a CLTC range of up to 392 miles (632 km).

The new RWD variant features a 241 hp (180 kW) and 309 Nm single rear electric motor, compared to the 269 hp (200 kW) e-motor on the R6.

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Yes! Someone needs to sell a lower cost, small pickup similar in size to Maverick with AWD. It would be hit...

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It also gains a new 4WD model. The King King 4WD is available in 42, 63, or 73 kWh battery packs, good for up to 323 miles (520 km) CLTC range.

The new King King EV pickup is available in seven trims, four RWD and three AWD models. Prices range from around $13,700 (99,800 yuan) to $21,900 (159,800 yuan).

Would you buy the new King Kong electric pickup for under $14,000? Let us know what you think of it in the comments below.

Source: CarNewsChina, Radar Auto