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Rotating screen, autopilot, good dynamics, less than $19,000. Sales of BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023 in China should begin on May 6
BYD has released the first official image of the 2023 BYD Song Pro DM-i, which will go on sale soon.
Compared to the current model, the design of the front panel has changed significantly. According to Carnewschina, the first batch of the new model has already appeared in dealerships in China, and sales will begin on May 6 at a starting price of about $18,800.
The Ministry of Industry and Informatization of the People’s Republic of China has confirmed that the dimensions of the BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023 model year are 4738 x 1860 x 1710 mm, and the wheelbase is 2712 mm. For comparison: the dimensions of the current model are 4650 x 1860 x 1700 mm, and the wheelbase is the same as that of the novelty.
The car will receive a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor on the front axle with a capacity of 110 hp. The total power of the power plant, depending on the version, will be 179 or 197 hp. The battery capacity is 8.32 or 18.32 kWh in different versions, which corresponds to a range on pure electricity of 51 km and 110 km respectively. The official acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h is 8.5 s.
The car will receive a panoramic sunroof, radar for the autopilot system, front and rear cameras. The BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023 will feature a 12.8-inch pivoting central control screen and an 8.8-inch instrument cluster.
Software
Microsoft has released a major Windows 11 update for all users – installation optional
Microsoft has made a major update to the Windows 11 operating system, also known as Moment 5, available to all users as an optional update KB5035942.
Users can optionally install KB5035942 through Windows Update. Previously, the company allowed enthusiasts to manually activate new features from an update. Moment 5 is now available to everyone directly from Windows Update.
Windows 11 Moment 5 brings quite a lot of innovations. Among them are an improved Copilot AI assistant function with new plugins and skills, improved “Photos” with a smart “eraser”, an improved Clipchamp video editor (possibly removing “awkward pauses”), closer integration with Android smartphones (can now be used in as a webcam), and much more.
News
Space meteorologists predicted a new geomagnetic storm: the Sun is approaching maximum activity
Space meteorologists have issued a forecast for this week warning of a possible geomagnetic storm caused by the release of plasma from a solar flare. This could affect radio transmissions on Earth and contribute to the observation of the “northern lights.”
According to an alert issued March 23 by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado, the public has no reason to be concerned.
Mainly, solar storms can disrupt high-frequency radio transmissions, such as communications between aircraft and remote towers. Jonathan Lash, a forecaster at the center, noted that many commercial aircraft can use satellite communications as a backup option.
Satellite operators may also have problems tracking their spacecraft, and the power grid may detect induced current in its lines.
“For the general public in high latitudes, with clear skies, this will be a great opportunity to see the ‘northern lights,'” Lash said.
Every 11 years, the Sun’s magnetic field changes and its north and south poles switch places. During this cycle, solar activity also changes and is now approaching its peak, which is called solar maximum.
During solar maximum, geomagnetic storms like the one observed last Sunday can occur on Earth several times a year, according to Lash. During periods of solar minimum, several years may pass between storms.
Last December, the largest solar flare in recent years disrupted radio communications.
Car News
BYD cuts prices on 100 models to beat Toyota and Volkswagen
BYD is going to beat Toyota and Volkswagen by offering modern cars at very low prices. According to Bloomberg, the Chinese automaker has reduced prices on more than 100 of its electric and hybrid models.
For example, BYD’s new generation-changing Seagull hatchback now costs less than $10,000, while the manufacturer’s best-selling electric sedan, the Qin Plus, costs less than $11,000.
BYD announced the beginning of an era called “electricity is cheaper than oil”, when hybrid and pure electric models become as affordable as traditional models with internal combustion engines, or even cheaper.
In total, BYD has already relaunched more than 70 models with lower prices. According to Bloomberg, only the newest Yangwang supercar worth 233 thousand dollars has not fallen in price so far.
By lowering prices, BYD wants to convince drivers to ditch gasoline cars and switch to electric vehicles and hybrids. This aggressive pricing policy poses a real threat to Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan and other manufacturers.
Previously, BYD Auto officially announced the production of its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, which turned out to be the Denza N7.
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