boost federal support for the gas motor fuel market, including a 30% subsidy increase for gas-powered vehicles and subsidies for mobile refuelling infrastructure and loan reimbursements for vehicle conversions to methane. Additionally, AVTOTOR showcased methane-powered vehicles, including the BAIC U5 Plus sedan and SWM G01 crossover at the forum. The exhibit also featured models in development, such as the BAIC BJ 40 SUV, AMBERTRAK WORK pickup, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/26

on version of the first natural gas crossover in Russia. It is equipped with three gas cylinders of the first type with a volume of 28 liters each. The installed LPG kit in the presented cars was supplied by Gazprom Gas Engine Systems LLC. In April 2024, Avtotor produced the first batch of the BAIC U5 Plus CNG vehicle.  It is equipped with two type 1 gas cylinders with a capacity of 39.1 liters each. (Based on Avtotor press release)...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

delivery services, etc. Avtotor is also working to deepen localization. To implement these plans, 12 new plants to produce auto components are being created under a special investment contract. It is also working on the production of gas-powered cars. A pilot batch of bi-fuel cars based on the BAIC U5 PLUS model has been manufactured. The technology will also be used on the SWM G01 model. Based on Avtotor press release ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

BAIC Group officially enters Uzbek market On September 21, BAIC Group announced the recent holding of a ceremony for the opening of Sunshine Motors, its first 4S (sales, service, spare parts, and survey) store in Uzbekistan. This marks the automaker’s official entry into the Uzbek market. Launched at the ceremony were four models: the BJ30, the X7, the U5 Plus, and the X55. In the future, BAIC Group will continuously introduce models in line wi...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

d operation capabilities throughout chains such as intelligent cockpits, intelligent driving, software ecosystems, and user operation. The first model co-developed by the two parties is the Drimac U2 small intelligent EV. In the future, Drimac Auto will introduce more NEV models such as the U3, the U5, and the U6 to form a complete product lineup. From a Zotye Auto press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

BAIC launches U5 Plus CNG bi-fuel sedan in Russia On April 12, BAIC RUS company, the official distributor of BAIC in Russia, started pre-orders for the new BAIC U5 Plus CNG bi-fuel sedan, with a starting price of RUB 2,240,521. The vehicle is 4,660 mm long, 1,820 mm wide, and 1,480 mm high. The vehicle, depending on the version,  is equipped with one 80-liter or two 39.1-liter cylinders with methane compressed to 200 atmospheres. The base car is...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/16

4. Aiways said that the restructuring and constant optimization of its processes were necessary steps to equip Aiways for further successful years.  In an environment in which government subsidies and purchase bonuses are increasingly being reduced, it has positioned itself as a manufacturer whose U5 SUV and U6 SUV Coupé models impress not only with their price-performance ratio but also with their quality and innovation. Based on Aiways press ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/25

Avtotor, Russia presents BAIC U5 Plus bi-fuel car with gas equipment On October 31, Avtotor, together with Gazprom Gas Engine Systems company, presented a version of the BAIC U5 plus car with gas cylinder equipment at St. Petersburg International Gas Forum. A pilot batch of 20 units of bi-fuel vehicles was produced at Avtotor. The process of certification of the production process is currently underway. BAIC U5 plus on gas engine fuel has an envi...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/01

Avtotor Russia to produce 20 models by end of 2023 On July 4, Avtotor announced that, at present, 9 models roll off the assembly line of the plant, including the Kaiyi E5 sedan, BAIC U5 Plus sedan, BAIC X35 crossover, BAIC BJ40 frame SUV; as well as three crossovers of the SWM brand: the mid-size SWM G01, the compact SWM G01F and the full-size SWM G05 Pro and two truck models. By the end of 2023, the Avtotor range will expand to 20 models, includ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/05

s has defaulted on paying its employees for March and April, and salaries for May are not yet available. The company has even introduced a program for its employees to pay their social security and provident funds at their own expense. Aiways was established in 2017, and its products, including the U5 midsize electric SUV and the U6 coupe-styled midsize electric SUV, are mainly targeted at the European market. According to the media, the failure ...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/26

BAIC opens first dealer center in Russia for locally produced cars On April 6, AVTOTOR announced the opening of the first dealer center in Russia for the Chinese car brand BAIC - BAIC MAJOR. In the first stage, sales of the BAIC U5 PLUS sedan and the X35 crossover will start in Russia, the production of which has already been launched at the AVTOTOR plant in the Kaliningrad region. In the future, two more models of the X55 and X7 crossovers, the ...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/10

 Avtotor, Russia to produce 30,000 BAIC cars in Kaliningrad in 2023 On April 6, multiple sources reported that the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad will produce 30,000 units of BAIC (Beijing Automotive Group) cars in 2023. By the end of 2023, the Russian BAIC line will expand to seven models. It will also include the X55 and X7 crossovers, the BJ60 SUV, and an electric car based on the U5 Plus sedan. Based on multiple sources on April 6, 2023...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/07

Avtotor, Russia starts production of BAIC cars On April 4, Avtotor announced cooperation with BAIC, China, and started industrial production of BAIC cars in its plant. A general agreement on cooperation in the production of automobiles and an agreement on the start of industrial production of BAIC X35 and BAIC U5 plus were signed. The start of sales of BAIC X35 and BAIC U5 plus is scheduled for the second quarter of 2023. By the end of 2023, five...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/05

ovements for the European market can now be made locally. Shorter coordination paths and more direct communication with sales and service partners thus enable a significantly improved rollout of new AI-Tech OS versions. The team is currently working on a new version of the AI-Tech OS for the Aiways U5 SUV. The new version will contain more than 100 so-called "bug fixes", i.e. smaller error corrections, and in addition to better memory utilization...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/20

Aiways, Phoenix EV to assembly Aiways U5 and U6 SUVs in Thailand from 2023 at new plant in Bio Hub Asia estate Announced on December 2, 2022, Aiways and its cooperation partner Phoenix EV (Aiways Thailand) signed an MoU with Bio Hub Asia to build a new assembly plant in Chachoengsao province. With an investment of over EUR 40 million, the plant will make the first locally produced units of the Aiways U5 SUV and Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé as early as 20...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/06

esponsible for adapting the newly developed Aiways vehicles for the European market and the continuous further development of vehicles already on sale. The working methodology of intercontinental collaboration is ideally suited to the rapidly growing model range. Following the success of the Aiways U5 SUV, the Aiways U6 SUV-Coupé is now the second model in the starting blocks. In the future, one new or completely revised model will be added each...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/11

Aiways announces specifications of U6 SUV coupé in Europe On October 20, Aiways announced that the ordering process for the Aiways U6 SUV coupe will start later this year. Aiways U6 SUV coupe has a range of 400 km. The new Aiways U6 SUV coupé comes onto the market with the 63 kWh battery known from the Aiways U5 SUV, which has 24 CATL modules and with up to 90 kilowatts at a DC fast charging station, or up to 11 kilowatts at one three-phase AC ...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/21

reduction in the noise. It also has a new heat exchanger, which not only cools the engine but above all uses its waste heat optimally. It is used to heat the interior, or for battery pack conditioning. The new Aiways U6 SUV coupé comes onto the market with the 63-kWh battery known from the Aiways U5 SUV, which has 24 CATL modules and with up to 90 kilowatts at a DC fast charging station, or up to 11 kilowatts at one three-phase AC wall box, can...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/03

Aiways partners with PUMP for charging planning and navigation in Europe On June 15, Aiways announced that it is enhancing the user experience of its all-electric U5 SUV by partnering with PUMP, provider of one of the best apps for charging and navigation planning for electric vehicles (EV) in Europe. This is Aiways' first strategic partnership in the field of vehicle data and will strengthen the technological attractiveness of its advanced produ...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/16

battery electric vehicle, the U6 SUV coupe, which will come to Europe in autumn 2022. With its sporty appearance, the new model aims to appeal to new and existing Aiways customers who want to pursue an active lifestyle in 2022. Before the Aiways U6 SUV coupe joins the product family, the existing U5 SUV will receive an update. The upgraded model will have an eleven kW three-phase charging function. The 63-kWh battery of the Aiways U5 SUV can ...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/26