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A Chinese EV squeezed 650 miles of range from its 150 kWh battery
An EV from Chinese manufacturer Nio will soon go on sale with a 150kWh battery, one of the largest in any passenger car.
The EV revolution became an eventuality in 2022
This year has eliminated any lingering doubts about whether EVs are here to stay (hint: they are).
Nio's new ET5 EV rivals the Model 3 with a claimed 620-mile range
Nio has unveiled the ET5, an electric sedan that promises up to 620 miles of range at prices comparable to Tesla's Model 3.
EV automaker Nio unveils a luxury sedan to compete with the Model S
During its fourth annual Nio Day on Saturday — amidst performances by composer Shi Lei Chang and musician Wang Feng — the Chinese automaker revealed its latest EV model, the ET7 sedan. Nio Days have become de facto launch events for the company. At the first one in 2017, Nio unveiled its first production model, the ES8 EV SUV, followed by the ES6 longer-range EV SUV at the 2019 event as well as the EC6 EV coupe.
Daniel Abt will race again after virtual Formula E cheating scandal
Remember Daniel Abt? The Formula E driver was disgraced after secretly subbing in an 18-year-old esports professional during a virtual 'Race at Home Challenge.' Abt was suspended from the competition, ordered to make a 10,000 euro (roughly $11,279) charitable donation and dropped by Audi, the team he had been driving for that season.
EV maker Nio struggles to grow as Tesla delivers first China-made cars
Nio has been a darling of China's fledgling EV market for a few years, but it appears to be facing an uncertain future. The company has reported third quarter results that saw it sell 4,799 cars, 4,196 of them being the more affordable ES6 SUV -- a significant improvement over earlier quarters, but not what you'd call earth-shattering. And while it's trimming costs through staff cuts and smaller stores, it still lost the equivalent of $352.8 million the three-month span. The company warned that it didn't have enough cash for "continuous operation in the next 12 months" without either taking on more debt or landing new investments.
There's now a Razer electric SUV, of course
For the gamer who has everything, we present to you the NIO ES6 Night Explorer Limited Edition, the unholy offspring of a Razer gaming laptop and an electric SUV. It has some of the features you'd expect from a Razer product -- like neon green branding and Chroma LED lighting -- but, you know, in car form. It'll also pack in Hue lighting and THX Spatial Audio, so you can truly flaunt your role as a geeky road warrior. Don't get too excited though, as NIO is only going to make 88 of these custom SUVs. And, of course, they'll only be available in China for around $67,419 (467,800 yuan).
Nio unveils lower-cost ES6 electric SUV
Nio is already preparing to launch its second electric SUV mere months after releasing its first. The Chinese automaker has unveiled the ES6, a lower-priced SUV that will start at the equivalent of $52,000 -- a sizeable $14,000 less than the ES8. While Nio didn't outline all the differences, the new model won't exactly be a slouch. The starting model can reach 62MPH in a brisk 5.6 seconds, and should have a range of 255 miles on Europe's NEDC testing cycle thanks to a 70kWh battery (there's also an 84kWh option with a 298-mile range). Move up to the higher-end trims and you'll hit that 62MPH mark in 4.7 seconds, with ranges between 267 miles and 317 miles depending on your battery choice.
Chinese EV supercar maker is prepping an all-electric SUV
If you're an automaker, you can't just come right out of the gate with a supercar if you're expecting mass adoption. Well, you can, but maybe it isn't the wisest move? To that end, Chinese upstart automaker NIO (formerly NextEV) has unveiled the ES8, an all-electric sport-utility vehicle made specifically for its home turf. It'll fit seven passengers inside its "all-aluminum body and chassis," according to a press release.
nio: Make sure you and your valuables are never parted
There's nothing like that sinking feeling you get when you suddenly realize that you've left something behind somewhere or had a valuable item stolen from you. A growing number of "smart tags" are being developed in order to alert you to either your forgetfulness or someone else's thievery, all working off of Bluetooth Low Energy. One of those tags, the nio Tag (US$69.99) recently hit the market, so we tested it to find out just how it works. Compatibility The first thing to know is that not all iOS devices work with Bluetooth LE, so not every iPhone or iPad works with the nio Tag. At this point, you can be assured that the iPhone 4s, 5, 5s, and 5c; iPad Air, 3rd and 4th-generation iPads; iPad mini and Retina display iPad mini all work with nio. Design The nio Tag is a small and sturdy little device that measures about 1.75 inches tall x .8 inches wide x about .5 inches at its thickest point. On the bottom is a micro-USB connector for charging -- a charge apparently lasts for about three months -- on the right side is a power switch and a "search" button, and on the left side is a speaker port. The front of the white plastic tag has a nio logo and two small LEDs. nio comes with a clip for attaching it temporarily to a shirt or jacket, but there's also a small keychain attachment as well. How it works The idea behind nio is to alert you in two situations -- first, if you have the tag attached to you and you leave your iPhone or iPad behind, and second, when you have the tag attached to something else and you walk away with your iPhone or iPad with you. In either case, it's constantly checking the proximity of the iOS device running the free nio app and the actual nio Tag. Once you've paired the nio and your iOS device through a simple process of just opening the app, turning on the nio, and then tapping one button, it's time to make some settings decisions. There are four LOUD and obnoxious alert sound that can play on your device or you can select a vibrate mode, and you can set the distances of the virtual "chain" connecting you and your nio. Once you're out of range, the alarms go off. And boy, do they go off. The sound from the nio is quite loud as well, and will be sure to get your attention. When the nio is turned on, there's just a blue light that flashes about every 10 seconds to let you know that it's staying in touch with your iOS device. You can also set alarms to shriek (sorry, there's no other good term for the noise) when your nio Tag is moved, even just a small distance. The actual range of the device runs from 0 to 15 meters, or approximately up to 50 feet. That depends on the sensitivity setting selected in the app. The nio folks also provide a $9.99 premium app that adds more features. For example, you can set the alarm feature to only work during certain hours of the day, use a geotagging feature to determine exactly when and where an alarm took place, get email, Twitter or Facebook alerts when an alarm takes place, and data wiping. This latter feature will lock your device automatically when it has moved out of range of a nio Tag, then wipe the device if it's not within range of the tag for 10 minutes. Last but not least, the app can prevent someone from disabling the alarm. That last feature prevents what I think is the Achille's Heel of the basic nio system -- someone can just shut the nio device off with the side switch. Yes, the app will warn you that the tag is not responding, but if you have it set for vibrate mode only, you might think you're just getting a text message or other notification on your iPhone. The best possible situation would be to have the nio Tag hidden inside a bag or other item so that someone stealing your property would probably just drop it immediately rather than search for the source of the racket. If the nio is turned on, the basic app also provides a way to find the tag. Within the app, just go to nioLocate and tap the large Locate button, and the nio begins wailing to let you know where it is. A "cold/warm/hot" indicator on the iOS device screen lets you know just how close you are to the tag. Many of the other features that are visible on the nioLaunchPad screen of the basic app are available only with the premium app, such as setting up a "soft tag" or virtual proximity detector between an iPad and iPhone. Conclusion The nio Tag is a smart and useful device, particularly for those who are forgetful or who frequent locations where it's possible that an iOS device or other property could be stolen. It's reasonably priced, much less expensive than replacing stolen or lost property. Pros Excellent three-month battery life Piercing, loud alarm from both the nio Tag and the iPhone/iPad app Well-integrated with iOS through the app Unobtrusive design, yet it can get your attention when it wants to... Tag appears to be quite sturdy Cons Tag is not waterproof, so it won't survive a trip through the laundry Tag can be switched off easily by a knowledgeable thief Who is it for? The person who is always losing something or who is worried about theft Giveaway We want one lucky TUAW reader to be protected from losing something or having personal property stolen. Here are the rules for the giveaway: Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older. To enter, fill out the form below completely and click or tap the Submit button. The entry must be made before November 15, 2013 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time. You may enter only once. One winner will be selected and will receive a nio Tag valued at $69.99 Click Here for complete Official Rules. Loading...
Engadget's back to school guide: Fun stuff!
Welcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. On the menu today are a handful of fun yet practical gadgets, but feel free to check out our Back to School hub for more recommendations in other categories. It's a tough road ahead for aspiring students like yourself (yes, you!), but that doesn't mean one should abstain from any form of entertainment throughout the course. If anything, you'll be needing a few fun gadgets from our Back to School guide to impress your schoolmates -- it's not like your Facebook page will be automagically adding friends any time soon. But as the old saying goes, "work hard, play hard," so we've also thrown in a few picks that'll aid your study. When you're ready, click along for our latest list of awesomeness.
nio Bluetooth security tag review: your phone's new muscle
Picture this scenario: you've just left work after a long shift, and have to endure the lengthy commute in the hot, crowded subway. The last thing you want is to doze off and wake up to the horror of your bag or phone gone walkies. This is exactly the kind of problem TenBu Technologies is trying to solve with its nio Bluetooth security tag. Announced at the Mobile World Congress back in February, this little dongle aims to create a personal security space by the means of proximity, linking your tagged belongings with your Bluetooth-enabled phone. Read on to see how we got on with the nio – a dramatic video awaits you at the end.%Gallery-75423%
nio Bluetooth security tag keeps tabs on your belongings
It's okay to be honest with yourself -- if you've been struggling to keep your personal goods on your person, and hiring a personal bodyguard is simply out of the question, you might need nio. What's nio, you ask? Why, it's a Bluetooth security tag that links up your mobile phone and practically anything else you'd like: a briefcase, a set of keys, a pack of Doritos, etc. Essentially, it gives you the ability to be buzzed if your tracked belongings hover too far out of range with your cellie, though the inability to remotely taser the thief is a definite shortcoming. Seems that you'll have to be real serious about this to even inquire about a price, but a totally explanatory video is waiting just past the break.[Via Gadling]
