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Zeekr Technology Europe
Zeekr Technology Europe AB, formerly China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT), is the European automotive research and development centre of Zeekr. The company is located at the Geely Innovation Centre, in a 100,000 square meter building called Uni3 in Lindholmen district of Gothenburg, Sweden. Business It develops technologies and cars for the Geely owned brands Volvo Cars, Geely, Lynk & Co, Polestar, Lotus, LEVC (London-taxi), Zeekr and Proton. In 2024, the company had more than a thousand full-time employees and annual revenue of around 4 billion Swedish krona. Zeekr Technology Europe also does development work for other companies. It developed a platform for Waymo's autonomous taxis. History When Geely acquired Volvo, it used platform technology from its previous owner Ford. Volvo hired Mats Fägerhag, previous development manager at the now-defunct Swedish automaker Saab, to find a development partner to Volvo for their smaller cars. Geely planned to buy a research and d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg
Gothenburg ( ; ) is the List of urban areas in Sweden by population, second-largest city in Sweden, after the capital Stockholm, and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated by the Kattegat on the west coast of Sweden, it is the gubernatorial seat of Västra Götaland County, with a population of approximately 600,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in Metropolitan Gothenburg, the metropolitan area. Gustavus Adolphus, King Gustavus Adolphus founded Gothenburg by royal charter in 1621 as a heavily fortified, primarily Dutch, trading colony. In addition to the generous privileges given to his Dutch allies during the ongoing Thirty Years' War, e.g. tax relaxation, he also attracted significant numbers of his German and Scottish allies to populate his only town on the western coast; this trading status was furthered by the founding of the Swedish East India Company. At a key strategic location at the mouth of the , where Scandinavia's largest dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynk & Co 01
The Lynk & Co 01 () is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Geely owned Chinese-Swedish automaker Lynk & Co. It was the first model for Lynk & Co and it was developed by China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT), a Swedish subsidiary of Geely. History Lynk & Co 01 was formerly codenamed Geely CX11 during its development. First revealed online in October 2016, it went on sale on 4 August 2017. The PHEV version went out for the market on 7 July 2018, as the very first luxury hybrid SUV produced by Lynk & Co. The electric recharge mileage of it initially reached . Model details The Lynk & Co 01 is based on the Compact Modular Architecture platform, developed by China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT), a platform which also underpins the Volvo XC40. The 01 will share much of its components with the XC40, including its electrical architecture, engines and safety systems. The Lynk & Co 01 is equipped with a 10.2-inch multimedia screen. One of the "Pro" models provides with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geely Divisions And Subsidiaries
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (ZGH), commonly known as Geely Holding ( ; ), is a Chinese multinational automotive conglomerate headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company was founded by, and is privately owned by Chinese entrepreneur Li Shufu. Geely was founded in 1986 as a refrigerator parts company, before transitioning to motorcycles in 1994 and entering the automotive industry in 1997. ZGH as a holding company was founded in 2003. , the company ranks 225 in the 2023 ''Fortune'' Global 500 list of the world's largest companies. In 2024, the group produced a total of 3.33 million vehicles globally, including 1.48 million plug-in electric vehicles. The company manufactures and sells vehicles under the brands of Geely, Lynk & Co and Zeekr brands, which are part of the Geely Auto Group business unit, along with its subsidiaries and joint ventures such as Volvo Cars, Polestar, Proton, Smart and Lotus, as well as commercial vehicles under the London EV Company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dual-clutch Transmission
A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) (sometimes referred to as a twin-clutch transmission) is a type of multi-speed motor vehicle, vehicle Transmission (mechanics), transmission system, that uses two separate clutches for odd and even gear train, gear sets. The design is often similar to two separate manual transmissions with their respective clutches contained within one housing, and working as one unit. In car and truck applications, the DCT functions as an automatic transmission, requiring no driver input to change gears. The first DCT to reach production was the ''Easidrive'' automatic transmission introduced on the Hillman_Minx#Audax_design_Hillman_Minx_(Series_I_to_Series_VI,_1956–1967), 1961 Hillman Minx mid-size car. This was followed by various eastern European tractors through the 1970s (using manual operation via a single clutch pedal), then the Porsche 962, Porsche 962 C racing car in 1985. The first DCT of the modern era was used in the 2003 Volkswagen Golf Mk4#R32 ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Software Development
Software development is the process of designing and Implementation, implementing a software solution to Computer user satisfaction, satisfy a User (computing), user. The process is more encompassing than Computer programming, programming, writing source code, code, in that it includes conceiving the goal, evaluating feasibility, analyzing software requirements, requirements, software design, design, software testing, testing and software release life cycle, release. The process is part of software engineering which also includes management, organizational management, Software project management, project management, configuration management and other aspects. Software development involves many skills and job specializations including software programmer, programming, software test, testing, Technical writing, documentation, graphic design, user support, marketing, and fundraising. Software development involves many software tools, tools including: compiler, integrated develo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vehicular Automation
Vehicular automation is using technology to assist or replace the operator of a vehicle such as a car, truck, aircraft, rocket, military vehicle, or boat. Assisted vehicles are ''semi-autonomous'', whereas vehicles that can travel without a human operator are autonomous robot, ''autonomous''. The degree of autonomy may be subject to various constraints such as conditions. Autonomy is enabled by advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) of varying capacity. Related technology includes advanced software, maps, vehicle changes, and outside vehicle support. Autonomy presents varying issues for road, air, and marine travel. Roads present the most significant complexity given the unpredictability of the driving environment, including diverse road designs, driving conditions, traffic, obstacles, and geographical/cultural differences. Autonomy implies that the vehicle is responsible for all perception, monitoring, and control functions. SAE autonomy levels The Society of Aut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smart 3
The Smart #3 (stylised as "smart #3") is a battery electric compact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It is the second vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely. In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #3 (). Overview The Smart #3 debuted on 17 April 2023 at the Auto Shanghai Auto Shanghai (), officially known as the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (), is a biennial international automobile show that alternates with the Beijing Auto Show (Auto China) as China's yearly international automotive ... show. The model had its European premiere at the IAA in September 2023, with sales there to begin in early 2024. File:Smart Hashtag 3 DSC 7995.jpg, Rear view File:Smart 3 IAA 2023 1X7A0497.jpg, Interior File:Smart Hashtag 3 Brabus DSC 8002.jpg, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smart 1
The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It is the first vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely. In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #1 (). Overview The production version was unveiled on 7 April 2022. It was developed under the codename HX11, with Mercedes-Benz providing the design while Geely handled engineering and production. Prices for the European market were announced in September 2022. File:Smart ♯1 Premium – h 12022023.jpg, Rear view File:Smart ♯1 1X7A7032.jpg, Interior Concept Car The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) on September 5 in Munich, with features like concealed electric door handles, fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volvo EX30
The Volvo EX30 is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Volvo Cars. Revealed in June 2023, the EX30 is the smallest Volvo vehicle currently on sale, positioned below the XC40 and C40 crossovers. It is produced in China and Belgium and is related to the Zeekr X and the Smart #1, which are similar in size and developed from Geely's SEA platform. The vehicle is sold globally. Overview In November 2022, the EX30 was first shown in teaser images alongside the Volvo EX90. The EX30 was revealed on June 7, 2023. It is long with a wheelbase, creating short overhangs on the front and rear. It has a ground clearance of unladen. With a figure of 3.4 seconds, the EX30 Twin Motor Performance variant is the fastest accelerating Volvo ever made. According to Volvo, the model has the smallest lifetime carbon footprint of any Volvo model to date at over miles of driving for both production and operation. It has been achieved in part through a body that contains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polestar 4
The Polestar 4 is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV marketed by Polestar, an affiliate of Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, since 2023. The vehicle is manufactured by Geely Holding in a factory in Hangzhou Bay, China. The 4 is the third vehicle to use the rear- and all-wheel drive based platform, Sustainable Experience Architecture. The vehicle is marketed as a coupe SUV that went into production in November 2023 and has two powertrain options. Overview The vehicle was unveiled in April 2023 at the 2023 Auto Shanghai, as part of Geely's new SEA platform, where it underpins primarily battery electric vehicles, such as the Zeekr X and the Polestar 5. Positioned between the smaller Polestar 2 compact executive liftback and the larger Polestar 3 mid-size luxury crossover, it belongs to the European D-segment size segmentation. Having no rear window, it instead showcases a roof-mounted camera system. Polestar claims it is the fastest production car the brand has m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeekr 001
The Zeekr 001 ( zh, 极氪001, p=Jíkè 001, s=极氪 001) is a Battery electric vehicle, battery electric car marketed by Zeekr since 2021 as the first vehicle from the brand. Originally designed as a Lynk & Co vehicle, the model was instead released under Zeekr, at the time a new electric vehicle brand under Geely Holding. Overview The vehicle was originally previewed at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show as the Lynk & Co Zero Concept. The production 001 was presented on 16 April 2021 at the Auto Shanghai#2021, Auto Shanghai. In October 2021, the model was released in the Chinese market. Based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture platform, its shooting brake design is similar to the Porsche Panamera#Sport Turismo, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and it features a similar front end as Lynk & Co models. The 001 is claimed to be the world's first mass-produced EV shooting brake. The 001 went on sale in Europe in 2023. File:2022 Zeekr 001 (rear).jpg, Rear view File:Zeekr 00 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sustainable Experience Architecture Platform
The Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA; ) platform is a modular electric vehicle platform developed by Zeekr Technology Europe (previously China Euro Vehicle Technology), a company based in Gothenburg, Sweden within Geely Automobile Holdings group of companies. The platform is used in Geely Holding portfolio brands along with the Smart joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Group. Geely refers the SEA platform as "open-source," meaning the manufacturer is open to supply the platform to other automakers. Geely Holding has claimed it has entered into preliminary discussions with other manufacturers about potential use of the SEA platform. Overview The SEA platform is more of an architecture that unifies multiple platforms covering almost all vehicle types. The platform consists of several different core versions covering a variety of market segments with different marketing names: * SEA1 (previously PMA1,the Pure electric Modular Architecture) for E-segment executive cars wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
