Smartphone manufacturer launches luxury electric sedan for R$150,000 in China – Prisma
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Xiaomi SU7 will hit the streets of China for R$150,000Reproduction/Xiaomi
O electric vehicle market is still basically dominated by the American company Tesla and Chinese companiessuch as BYD and GWM, although traditional automakers such as Chevrolet, Nissan and Renault are also strong competitors in this segment.
This Thursday night (29) marked the entry of yet another rival in the electric sector: Xiaomi, famous for manufacturing and selling smartphones in Brazil. The technology company kicked off with the SU7, a luxury sedan that will arrive in three versions on the Chinese market.
The entry-level model, the SU7, will cost from R$152,000 (US$30,431) for Chinese consumers. However, the price rises with the SU7 Pro and reaches R$210,000 in the case of the SU7 Max, the top-of-the-line version. The automaker promises a minimum autonomy of 700 km.
In detail, the rear of Xiaomi’s debut electric vehicle in the automotive marketReproduction/Xiaomi – 03/29/2024
The first SU7 and SU7 Max will arrive in customer garages by the end of April, while the SU7 Pro should only be delivered in May.
According to Chinese public news agency Xinhua, Xiaomi entered the electric vehicle sector in 2021 when it began building a plant of more than 700,000 square meters in Beijing.
The Chinese Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers indicates that the production of electric vehicles in the country reached 1.25 million units, while sales reached 1.21 million units in the first two months of 2024. The numbers represent increases close to 30% over the same period last year.
Paraná PM removes Audi TT, Camaro and Porsche Macan from traffic and puts them to monitor streets
The streets and avenues on the coast of Paraná have gained powerful and luxurious reinforcement in crime prevention. This is because the PM (Military Police) of Paraná incorporated three “ships” into the set of vehicles to patrol and prevent crime in the high season, in the state.
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An Audi TT, a Chevrolet Camaro and a Porsche Macan, valued at around R$1.5 together, travel around the state’s resorts and beaches in daily policing. The TT was the last luxury car added to the fleet, last December
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All vehicles were confiscated in police actions against drug trafficking, money laundering and other similar crimes
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The former owners were condemned and lost their assets, now part of the vehicles in Paraná
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This Porsche Macan also helps on daily rounds. Alongside the TT and Camaro, it cannot be sold. Faced with the impasse, the government decided to adapt them, with the colors of the Paraná PM, and put them to run and avoid crimes
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Every Friday and Saturday, the three are exposed to the public, from 3pm to 7pm, according to a schedule from the State Security Secretariat, which takes into account the location in which they are located.
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The idea is to show the population that illicit enrichment is a crime and is subject to repression by the Paraná police, in addition to the Public Ministry and Justice.
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On other days of the week, of course, they are on the streets in order to show strength and avoid any criminal practices.
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Outside of high season, the three cars are on display at the Paraná Military Police Museum, in Curitiba (PR)
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When stopped, these machines share space with relics already used as vehicles, such as a VW/Fusca, GM/Ipanema, Toyota/Bandeirante, GM/Opala, VW/Kombi, Chevrolet/Veraneio, GM/Blazer and GM D10
