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- 1BYD car hacked easily due to missing password, documentary shows●Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners documentary reports that a BYD electric vehicle could be hacked with minimal effort because the system lacked even a basic password protection. The investigation highlights security weaknesses in connected Chinese-made cars, raising concerns about data privacy and vehicle safety as BYD expands globally. Viewers are debating how seriously automakers are taking cybersecurity in increasingly internet-connected vehicles.
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Chinese automaker Li Auto has unveiled the i9, its newest electric flagship SUV. The model is announced with a range of up to 705 km on a single charge and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 400 kW. Attention is focused on how the i9's range and performance compare with rival premium electric SUVs as Li Auto expands its battery-electric lineup.
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Chinese automaker Geely is drawing attention with a fast-charging electric vehicle technology that can recharge a battery in about 4.5 minutes while also extending overall battery life. The announcement positions Geely among the leaders in the race to make EV charging as quick as refueling a petrol car, intensifying competition with other Chinese and global EV makers.
- 4Chinese automakers unveil five-minute ultrafast EV charging●Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging
Chinese carmakers are pushing ahead in electric vehicle technology with ultrafast charging systems that can recharge a battery in about five minutes. The development, widely reported in US regional newspapers, is being framed as a sign that China is extending its lead over Western and Japanese competitors in the race to make electric cars as convenient to refuel as petrol vehicles.