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      Intelligent, electrified technologies highlighted at Guangzhou Int'l Automobile Exhibition

      2024-11-18 04:02 Last Updated At:17:57

      The 22nd Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, currently underway in south China, showcases cutting-edge advancements in next-generation intelligent and electrified vehicle technologies.

      Running from Nov 15 to 24 in Guangzhou, the provincial capital of Guangdong Province, the event has attracted more than 80 automotive brands, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen Group, to present their latest innovations.

      Themed "New Tech, New Life," this year's edition features 1,171 vehicles, including 78 global debuts, six first-time unveils from multinational companies, and 512 new energy vehicles (NEVs).

      NEVs take center stage at this year's exhibition, with automotive giants BYD and GAC Group, both headquartered in Guangdong, having a strong impact through expansive, dedicated pavilions that showcase their full range of brands.

      These displays feature electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, alongside smart technologies including advanced driver-assistance systems.

      Beyond being just for display, many of these innovations have already been integrated into new models.

      For instance, Chinese automaker Geely's latest model incorporates AI-driven large models into its powertrain, making it the world's first to do so.

      Its plug-in hybrid system boasts an impressive 46.5 percent thermal efficiency, enabling ultra-low fuel consumption of just three liters per 100 kilometers.

      Meanwhile, another Chinese automaker Changan is set to introduce solid-state battery technology into its mass-production models by next year.

      "As we continue our efforts in the NEV sector, breakthroughs in battery technology, particularly solid-state batteries, are imminent. We expect solid-state battery products to be integrated into vehicles by the end of next year," said Wang Jun, president of Changan.

      Many Chinese automakers have expressed confidence in the country's market potential, as annual NEV production exceeds 10 million units this year, making the country the first in the world to reach this significant milestone.

      They believe this booming market will drive the rapid growth of intelligent NEVs, with advanced autonomous driving technologies set to gain widespread adoption, as demonstrated by various smart features, including automated parking, showcased at the exhibition.

      "Our smart driving systems, intelligent cabins, and advanced chassis are designed to create a more integrated powertrain, which is the direction we're moving towards," said Wu Huixiao, Chief Technology Officer of Great Wall Motor (GWM).

      Founded in 2003, the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition is one of China's three most influential auto exhibitions and takes place every November at the China Import and Export Fair Complex.

      Intelligent, electrified technologies highlighted at Guangzhou Int'l Automobile Exhibition

      Intelligent, electrified technologies highlighted at Guangzhou Int'l Automobile Exhibition

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      Trump's governance style risks creating cronyism: scholar

      2025-02-20 04:28 Last Updated At:05:17

      U.S. President Donald Trump's style of governance risks turning towards a form of cronyism, which only serves the interests of a select group of individuals, who are close to the president, rather than delivering policies that benefit the U.S. public, according to a scholar.

      Stuart Malawer, a distinguished service professor of law and international trade at George Mason University, made the remarks during a recent interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).

      Malawer said the continuous tariff threats from Trump is an example of his coercive personality, which has been influencing his conducts, career, and even the policy making in the White House.

      "From the time he was in real estate, in Queens, New York, the time he was in the White House, that's how he's conducted his personal, professional and political life, through threats," he said.

      Since taking office to start his second term last month, Trump has signed a series of executive orders and announced a blitz of aggressive trade measures as part of his so-called "America First" agenda.

      The latest Trump tariff announcement came on Wednesday with the President saying he intends to impose tariffs of around 25 percent on auto imports.

      On Feb. 10, Trump raised tariffs on aluminum from 10 percent to 25 percent and ended exemptions and exclusions for steel and aluminum tariffs.

      These tariff policies have sparked widespread opposition, with analysts saying the measures undermine the rules-based multilateral trading system, impact the global supply chain, hinder global economic recovery, and harm the interests of all parties.

      Noting that Trump's tariffs will cause even higher inflation at home and force the ordinary Americans to pay for the price, Malawer warned the decision to impose tariffs on certain goods can potentially leave room for a small group of elites to influence decision making in the White House, thus creating cronyism and lack of transparency in the U.S. political system.

      "What it really does is create a cronyism and a political system where the interests of particular parties, which rival between themselves, will try to influence the governments and political actions. So, the answer to your question, yes, it's going to favor not just his (Trump's) political friends, but it will go back in a sense to the past of where it's cronyism, not really public policy objectives that are negotiated and discussed in the open," he said.

      Trump's governance style risks creating cronyism: scholar

      Trump's governance style risks creating cronyism: scholar

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