Recently, Cerence announced its collaboration with EcarX to provide comprehensive voice technology support for Lotus’ new model.
Lotus’ first pure electric SUV, with the internal code name Lambda-E, is currently under development. The vehicle’s body size and wheelbase are similar to that of the BMW X5, and it will be produced at the newly built Geely Wuhan Plant. It is expected to be launched and delivered to market between 2022-2023, with an initial planned production capacity of 20,000 units per year.
According to insiders, the chassis and electric powertrain development of the new model will be led by Hethel’s engineers, while other work will be led by the Lotus China R&D team at Geely Research Institute. Geely has already planned to separate the Lotus China R&D team from the Geely Research Institute and relocate its headquarters to Wuhan.
Source: Cerence
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