Chery Automotive claims its new concept EV inspired by tuna fish is world’s most aerodynamic car
Yes, you read that right. An EV inspired by the sleek, hydrodynamic maneuvering of the tuna fish. What a time to be alive. Chinese automotive brand Chery has unveiled a new concept it claims to be the world’s most aerodynamic car, designed using AI simulation. Do you see the similarities to a Bluefin? Have a look for yourself.
Chery Automotive is one of top ten largest automakers in China, specializing in BEVs and PHEVs for the mid- to high-end NEV market. In addition to a decent presence in its native China, Chery vehicles remain some of the most exported, particularly to smaller overseas markets like Brazil, Iran, North Africa, Pakistan, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
In addition to its current marques like Chery and Karry, the automaker has introduced a new iCar brand targeting younger consumers, as well as a new marque developed with Huawei called Luxeed. During its tech day last month, Chery announced plans to introduce 39 NEVs over the next two years – 15 BEVs and 24 hybrids.
Following an unveiling today, we have a brief glimpse of some of the innovation going into those future EVs, in the form of a concept car touting the title as “the world’s most aerodynamic.”
Chery built world’s most aerodynamic car, but its a concept
Chery Automotive shared details of its new concept on Weibo, explaining that its team took design cues from tuna fish – some of the most hydrodynamic and powerful fish in the sea. The company also shared that the EV’s design utilized AI simulation techniques that ran through over 2,000 different optimization cases to achieve its potentially record setting drag coefficient (Cd).
What Cd is worthy of the title of most aerodynamic car, you ask? Chery says its concept achieved a wind resistance rating of 0.168 Cd during official testing in August that you can view in this video.
Since this is a concept and not a production vehicle, the title may still sit with GM’s EV1, which achieved a Cd of 0.19 in the late 1990s. Since then, we’ve seen plenty more companies try to best that number, including the Lightyear 0 which achieved a drag coefficient of 0.175, but its production run consisted of about two vehicles before the startup went under.
Aptera Motors, another solar EV startup, is still working toward scaled production and is promising to smash the record as the world’s most aerodynamic car, although it’s not sharing that number just yet. Previously, the company said it believes it can reach somewhere between 0.13-0.15 Cd, but that has not been confirmed publicly yet.
For now, Chery’s concept car remains the most aerodynamic until Aptera shows its hand. Better still, if the startup can actually reach production, it will become the undisputed Cd leader for a bonafide passenger vehicle.
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Germany is about to become home to Europe’s largest battery storage system – a massive 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hour (GWh) project in Jänschwalde, Brandenburg.
LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of US-based Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC), are teaming up to build the “GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000.” The four-hour system will use Fluence’s Smartstack technology, its latest large-scale energy storage solution.
Once complete, Europe’s largest battery storage project will play a key role in stabilizing Germany’s grid and storing renewable power for when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. It’s designed to deliver essential grid services, support energy trading, and boost energy security as the country phases out fossil fuels.
LEAG’s broader “GigawattFactory” plan combines solar and wind farms with flexible power plants and large-scale batteries across Germany’s Lusatian energy region. “By constructing gigascale storage facilities, we’re addressing one of the biggest challenges of the energy transition: ensuring constant power regardless of the availability of renewable energies,” said Adi Roesch, CEO of the LEAG Group.
Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda described the project as a “milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe,” adding that it demonstrates how collaboration and cutting-edge technology can “transform the foundation of our economy and our everyday lives.”
The German government recently reaffirmed the importance of storage in building a secure and affordable clean power system. With this 4 GWh giant, LEAG and Fluence are implementing that priority in one of Europe’s most coal-heavy regions.
Read more: Battery boom: 5.6 GW of US energy storage added in Q2
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The GV90 will be the brand’s largest, most luxurious SUV yet. With its official debut coming up, a production version of the Genesis GV90 was spotted in public for the first time, offering a closer look at the stunning SUV.
The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship SUV
Genesis vehicles already have a unique design that’s hard to miss. The big Creste Grille, Two-Line Quad Lamps, and smooth character lines offer a refined, luxurious look, but Genesis is planning to take it to the next level with the GV90.
The GV90 is an “ultra-luxe, state-of-the-art SUV,” according to Genesis. It will be the luxury brand’s new flagship vehicle and first full-size electric SUV.
We got our first look at the flagship SUV last March after Genesis unveiled the Neolun concept at the New York Auto Show.
The GV90 has been spotted out in public several times now, even flashing high-end features like coach doors and adaptive air suspension, but now, we are finally getting our first look at the production version in real life.
A new video from HealerTV shows the production version of the Genesis GV90 in action. Although it’s still covered in camo, you can see a few slight design changes from the concept shown last year.
The headlights and grille appear closer in design to its current vehicles, but other than that, the GV90 looks essentially the same up front as the Neolun concept.
Since it’s still covered, it’s hard to see where the headlights are connected at this point. From the side and rear, the GV90 looks identical to the concept.
Genesis has yet to announce an official launch date, but the GV90 could debut by the end of the year with sales expected to kick off in mid-2026.
The flagship SUV is rumoured to be the first vehicle to debut on Hyundai’s new eM platform, which it claims will “provide 50% improvement in driving range” compared to its current EVs. It will also serve as a tech beacon, featuring Hyundai’s most advanced connectivity and safety tech.
We will learn official prices and final specs soon, but one thing is for sure: it won’t be cheap. The Genesis GV90 is expected to start at around $100,000, but higher trims could cost significantly more with added features and options.
Genesis is also introducing its first hybrid, the GV80, next year, followed by its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) based on the GV70. The EREV is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. There’s also an off-road SUV in the works, which will likely arrive as a 2027 model.
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