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2027 Dongfeng eπ 007 to Launch on October 30, Offering PHEV/BEV Variants with Lidar
Officially announced, the 2027 Dongfeng eπ 007 will be launched on October 30. Positioned as a mid-large PHEV/BEV coupe with a 2915mm wheelbase, it adopts semi-hidden door handles and is equipped with roof lidar, offering extended-range and pure EV variants, with a max CLTC EV range of 650km.
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China Unveils Top 10 Automotive Technology Trends 2027, Including 400Wh/kg Solid-State Battery
On October 28, at the opening ceremony of SAECCE 2026, the Society of Automotive Engineers of China officially released the "Top 10 Automotive Technology Trends 2027", covering 10 core technologies including 400Wh/kg solid-state batteries and high-level autonomous truck platooning, serving as an authoritative industry R&D reference.
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New Toyota Avalon to Launch on November 5, Adopts Crown-Style Front Face with Snapdragon 8295 Chip
Officially announced, the new Toyota Avalon will launch on November 5. Positioned as a Sino-foreign joint-venture mid-large flagship sedan with a 2870mm wheelbase, it features a Crown-inspired vertical chrome grille, 15.6-inch floating central display with Snapdragon 8295 chip, offering 2.0L ICE and 2.5L hybrid variants, with the hybrid version delivering a 4.57L/100km certified fuel consumption.