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Chinese manufacturers shift gears to electric cars

Published 8:40 PM EST, Thu December 1, 2016
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Chinese start-up NextEV has set a new electric car lap record at the Nurburgring with its NIO EP9 hypercar.
Chinese start-up NextEV has set a new electric car lap record at the Nurburgring with its NIO EP9 hypercar.
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The NIO EP9 can swap its batteries quickly; a full recharge can take as little as 45 minutes, giving 265 miles of range.
The NIO EP9 can swap its batteries quickly; a full recharge can take as little as 45 minutes, giving 265 miles of range.
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The BAIC ArcFox-7 made its debut at the Beijing Show 2016; it has a 603bhp electric motor and can reach 62mph in less than three seconds.
The BAIC ArcFox-7 made its debut at the Beijing Show 2016; it has a 603bhp electric motor and can reach 62mph in less than three seconds.
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Chinese firms like BAIC have been encouraged to develop electric vehicles -- and that could make them real disruptors in the global EV market.
Chinese firms like BAIC have been encouraged to develop electric vehicles -- and that could make them real disruptors in the global EV market.
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TechRules' AT96 TREV is a hybrid that can reach speeds of more than 217mph, the company claims.
TechRules' AT96 TREV is a hybrid that can reach speeds of more than 217mph, the company claims.
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TechRules is a good example of how Chinese-backed firms are trying to break into the international EV supercar market.
TechRules is a good example of how Chinese-backed firms are trying to break into the international EV supercar market.
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The Qiantu Motors K50 is a sports car more than a supercar, but it can still crack 0-62mph in less then five seconds.
The Qiantu Motors K50 is a sports car more than a supercar, but it can still crack 0-62mph in less then five seconds.
Qiantu
One of dozens of Chinese start-ups, Qiantu claims the K50 has a pure-electric range of more than 200 miles.
One of dozens of Chinese start-ups, Qiantu claims the K50 has a pure-electric range of more than 200 miles.
Qiantu
The VW Group is investing heavily in electric vehicles; Porsche has already confirmed it will launch this all-electric performance saloon, called Mission E.
The VW Group is investing heavily in electric vehicles; Porsche has already confirmed it will launch this all-electric performance saloon, called Mission E.
courtesy porsche
The successor to McLaren's P1 hybrid range-topper will be pure-electric, company sources have already confirmed.
The successor to McLaren's P1 hybrid range-topper will be pure-electric, company sources have already confirmed.
mclaren
The ultra-exclusive Ferrari LaFerrari uses F1 hybrid tech to deliver its awesome performance.
The ultra-exclusive Ferrari LaFerrari uses F1 hybrid tech to deliver its awesome performance.
courtesy ferarri
The Porsche 918 Spyder can travel short distances on electricity alone, or use that power to boost its V8 engine's performance.
The Porsche 918 Spyder can travel short distances on electricity alone, or use that power to boost its V8 engine's performance.
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