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At the Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, PRO-NET, a subsidiary of Proton, is excited to unveil the interior of the Proton e.MAS 7 and open bookings for Malaysia’s first national electric vehicle. This significant reveal takes place at the Setia City Convention Centre. This follows the successful first-half of the ongoing e.MAS 7 tour which has clocked well over 3,200km up till today.

Early Bird Offer and e.MAS App Launch

As part of the launch, PRO-NET introduces the Proton e.MAS 7 at an inviting estimated price of RM 120,000, making advanced electric vehicle technology accessible to a wider audience. To further entice early adopters, an early bird offer is available, featuring the Pioneer Privilege Deal that comes with a RM 500 rebate and the Pioneer Gift Pack worth RM 1,000 which will provide exceptional value to first buyers. This offer is valid from the 26th of October all the way up to the grand launch. 

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In case you didn’t know, cars are categorised into various segments based on their sizes. The list of segments begins with the A-segment which comprises the smallest cars in the market such as the Perodua Axia, Proton Saga, Perodua Bezza, and the Hyundai i10 just to name a few.

Moving up the ladder, we have the B-segment which comprises models like the Honda City, Toyota Vios, and the MG5, followed by the C-segment which the Proton S70 here is a part of, alongside models like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis, and the Mazda3. 

If we keep going, there’s the D-segment with mid-sized executive sedans like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, the E-segment with cars like the Mercedes-Benz E Class, limousines such as the BMW 7-Series, sports cars, MPVs, and SUVs.

While most of these models compete with each other in the same segment, there are a few special models such as the Proton S70 here which also compete with cars in other segments. 

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When it comes to people movers, there are a number of good choices for Malaysians. Our vibrant automotive market has solid foundations and a good part of that stems from our business-friendly environment that seems to attract new brands on a near monthly basis.

But there are brands that have been entrenched in the Malaysia for decades, and among those brands is Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM). Though it may have been operating in the background for the past couple of years, the Japanese brand has consistently been in the top five of the national sales charts, and that too with a two car portfolio. (more…)

The Proton e.MAS 7 Tour continues to make waves across Malaysia, showcasing Proton’s first electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7. So far, the EV has traversed over 3,200 km, covering various parts of Malaysia in a nationwide journey aimed at familiarising the public with Proton’s latest innovation and undergoing rigorous real-world testing. Recent highlights include:

East Coast Leg

During this leg, the e.MAS 7 travelled 1,147 km through Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan. The journey allowed drivers and passengers to enjoy premium features, such as ventilated front seats with reclining capabilities, adjustable rear seats, and a 256-color ambient lighting system. Public engagements in Kuala Terengganu, including at landmarks like the Drawbridge and Pasar Payang, garnered positive responses, with locals expressing pride in Malaysia’s first OEM EV.

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CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, recently launched the Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, a breakthrough product for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) with a substantial all-electric range of over 400km. This new battery delivers an EV-like experience by offering ultra-fast 4C charging, adding nearly 280km of range in just 10 minutes.

This capability addresses common PHEV limitations such as short-range and slow charging, potentially transforming the hybrid market.

Gao Huan, CTO of CATL’s China E-car Business, highlighted Freevoy’s innovative design, including advanced surface modification for cathode materials and a high-voltage electrolyte formulation with a nano protective layer. These enhancements boost the state-of-charge (SOC) control accuracy by 40%, allowing for improved range and energy efficiency, as well as a 20% increase in hybrid power performance.

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Stellantis and Factorial Inc. have advanced their partnership by unveiling the next stage in their collaboration to develop and deploy next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) powered by Factorial’s cutting-edge solid-state battery technology. This builds upon Stellantis’ $75 million investment in Factorial in 2021, with the aim of accelerating the commercial viability of solid-state batteries in EVs.

By 2026, Stellantis will launch a demonstration fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona vehicles equipped with Factorial’s proprietary FEST® solid-state battery technology. This fleet will allow Stellantis to validate the performance of Factorial’s batteries in real-world conditions, an essential step in the move toward full-scale commercialization. Factorial’s FEST® technology delivers a specific energy density of over 390 Wh/kg, offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries, such as increased energy density, reduced weight, enhanced vehicle performance, and the potential for lower overall costs over time.

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