Zehjiang Geely Holding Group Co. with its new Zeekr electric car plans to come after Apple Inc and Xiaomi Corp, also aim to enter the EV market.

Independently run Zeekr Company has been combining the characteristics of Geely's carmaking expertise.

Geely, which has spent four years developing Zeekr 001 is planning to deliver in September.

They have set a target of up to 8000 sales within the fourth quarter. 

Geely and other automakers from China like Volkswagen AG are competing with Tesla, Nio, and Xpeng to dominate the hot international EV market.

Geely shares surged as much as 8.1% in early Hong Kong trading Friday.

The introduction of Zeekr is the second attempt by Geely to crack the EV market.

Blue Geely Initiative its first effort failed to meet its goal of new energy vehicles accounting for 90 % sales by 2020.

The company sold 68,142 new energy vehicles last year, accounting for about 5% of total deliveries. 

Geely, which became China’s biggest private carmaker by targeting buyers in the lower-to-mid-market segment, now plans to rival Tesla and Nio at the top end of the EV market as it tailors Zeekr as a premium, performance-oriented brand. 

Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the launch of two all-new smartphone models within the budget segment in Nepal: Redmi 9 and Redmi 9A. Touting powerful chipsets and premium features, these all-new variants represent Xiaomi’s mission to make exceptional smartphone experiences accessible to everyone. 

Xiaomi Redmi 9 

The phone comes with a 6.53-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels at a pixel density of 394 pixels per inch (ppi) and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Xiaomi Redmi 9 is powered by a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor. It comes with 3GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 runs Android and is powered by a 5020mAh non-removable battery. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 on the rear packs a 13-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture; a second 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture; a third 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture and a fourth 2-megapixel camera. It sports a 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies, with an f/2.0 aperture.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, Infrared, USB Type-C, and FM radioWi-Fi Direct with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports face unlock.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Key Specifications

Display              6.53-inch (1080x2340)
Processor          MediaTek Helio G80
Front Camera    8MP
Rear Camera    (13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP)
RAM                 3GB/4GB
Storage             32GB
Battery             5020mAh
OS                   Android
Color:              Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, & Ocean Green colours.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Price in Nepal

The 3GB+32GB variant is priced at MPR 16,999 and the 4GB+64GB variant is priced at NPR 17,999.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9A

The phone comes with a 6.53-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720x1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Redmi 9A is powered by an octa-core MediaTek processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM. The Redmi 9A runs Android 10 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery. The Redmi 9A supports proprietary fast charging.

The Redmi 9A on the rear packs a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It sports a 5-megapixel camera on the front for selfies, with an f/2.2 aperture.

Connectivity options on the Redmi 9A include Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, FM radio, 3G, and 4G with active 4G on both SIM cards. The Redmi 9A supports face unlock.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A Key Specifications

Display                   6.53-inch (720x1600)
Processor              MediaTek
Front Camera        5MP
Rear Camera        13MP
RAM                      2GB
Storage                 32GB
Battery                  5000mAh
OS                        Android 10
Color:                    Midnight Grey, Peacock Green, & Twilight Blue 

Xiaomi Redmi 9A Price in Nepal

Redmi 9A comes at 2GB + 32GB variants is prices at NPR 11,499

Availability of Redmi 9 and 9A in Nepal

Both phones will be available across Authorized Mi Stores, retail partners and online channels.

 

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According to the research team, this tech could revolutionise the existing multi-billion dollar industries including Electric vehicles, consumer electronics, drone and other products that depend on the usage of a Lithium-Ion battery.

Indian scientists are working on next-gen battery technology to make EVs super-efficient. A joint research team from IIT Bombay and Shiv Nadar University is working on new Lithium battery cells. Researchers claim that the Lithium battery they are working on will have three times more energy density than the conventional Li-ion battery. If the claims of these scientists are valid, then it can revolutionize the electric vehicle industry.

These new battery cells are based on Lithium-Sulphur (Li-S) chemistry. Not only this, but the Li-S batteries will also be cheaper than the current Li-ion batteries. Besides, the technology developed by scientists would allow the environment-friendly production of these battery cells.

As per the reports, the production of battery cells requires the by-products of petroleum along with agro-waste elements and copolymers such as cardanol and eugenol as cathodic materials. Cardanol is nothing but simply the by-product of cashew nut processing, whereas eugenol is the clove oil.

So basically this technology uses bio-molecules in the form of cathodes for Li-S battery cells. Though this might be a new concept, it promises some great results. If your energy density has increased by three times then it simply means more range for your electric cars.

Bimlesh Lochab, Associate Professor at Shiv Nadar University told PTI, “The capability of three times more energy density, coupled with being a significantly safer technology, holds the promise of accelerating the adoption of clean, battery-led energy across multiple domains.”

Professor Lochab explained by giving an example of a car. He said a car with a 400 km range can travel 1600 km on a single charge with this battery technology.

Cars like Tesla depend on Lithium-Ion battery technology so for the future of electrification this could be an important invention.

The new battery technology synthesises a bio-based molecule, capable of commercial-scale production. The research includes a new type of cathode for Li-S batteries, which can help push the promising battery technology to higher performance levels.

 

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New over-ear headphones AirPods Max has been launched recently by Apple. They are costlier than both the new Xbox and PlayStation with a heavy price tag of £549.

Apple is expanding its popular AirPods list with a pair of very expensive headphones. The headphones are wireless, noise-canceling, and built-in Siri competence. According to Apple, they combine acoustic design, H1 chips, and advanced software to deliver "the ultimate personal listening experience" 

Headband, which is designed in a way that the weight is distributed evenly and pressure is reduced is described as 'breathable knit mesh' by apple. The ear cups are cushioned with memory foam, which provides comfort, and a seal to improve sound quality.

Some features of the headphone include:

1. A digital crown, a dial that allows content to be scrolled through.
2. Automatic pause when you lift one ear up
3. 20 hours of battery life
4. Device switching, so that you can take a call on an iphone while listening to music on another apple device.

These headphones are tagged with a heavy price of $549. When compared, the iPhone SE starts at $399 and the newly launched iPhone 12 is $699.

Source: BBC

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