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Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
China tightens export curbs on some battery technologies
Find out what's new on ST website and app. A lithium-ion battery pack is displayed during a media tour at the Chinese automaker JAC Motors plant in Mexico. BEIJING – China tightened export restrictions on certain battery materials technologies on July 15, as Beijing pulls ahead in the emergent sector despite its trade war with the United States. The two economic superpowers have traded barbs over export curbs, with Washington notably raising the threshold for selling high-end semiconductors to China. US President Donald Trump's administration has also accused Beijing of hindering exports of rare earths in retaliation against sweeping tariffs it imposed on Chinese goods. Beijing's Commerce Ministry announced on July 15 several adjustments to a list of technologies subject to export curbs. It marked as 'restricted' a technology for preparing battery cathode materials, meaning it cannot be exported without special permission. The ministry also added five more 'control points' to an already-restricted non-ferrous metallurgy technology involved in lithium mining and refining. 'This adjustment… is aimed at safeguarding national economic security and development interests, and promoting international economic and technological cooperation,' the ministry said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore MBS' new development part of S'pore's broader, more ambitious transformation: PM Wong Singapore Current economic headwinds do not dampen outlook for new MBS building: Las Vegas Sands president Business MAS records net profit of $19.7 billion, fuelled by investment gains Singapore $3b money laundering case: MinLaw acts against 4 law firms and 1 lawyer over seized properties Singapore Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Kallang Wave Mall Singapore Ex-cleaner jailed over safety lapses linked to guard's death near 1-Altitude rooftop bar Singapore SJI International resumes overseas trips amid ongoing probe into student's death in Maldives in 2024 Singapore 'Nobody deserves to be alone': Why Mummy and Acha have fostered over 20 children in the past 22 years China leads the world in the production of lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles, another sector in which it is a major player. Its alleged soft-pedalling on exports of rare earths – crucial materials for making electronics and other goods – came as the US ramped up restrictions on the export of cutting-edge artificial intelligence chips to China. Beijing received a modest boost on that front on July 15 when US tech giant Nvidia said it expected to be granted a licence to sell one of its less-powerful AI chips to China. AFP
TimesLIVE
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
JAC T9 Hunter 4x4 Special Edition celebrates record-breaking endurance run
JAC Motors has unveiled the new T9 Hunter 4x4 Special Edition, after the Chinese carmaker's record-breaking performance in a recent 24-hour Endurance Challenge. During the event, held at Gerotek Testing Facilities in Pretoria, Gauteng, a T9 2.0L CTi covered 4,084km in 24 hours at an average speed of 170.1km/h. This feat surpassed a 15-year-old commercial vehicle record set by the Isuzu KB300 TDi in 2010, which managed 4,063km at an average speed of 169.3km/h. To commemorate the achievement, JAC is producing 24 unique T9 Hunters in 4x4 configuration. Each will be individually numbered and fitted with enhanced performance and exclusive comfort features. Under the bonnet is a 2.0l four-cylinder turbodiesel engine delivering 144kW and 487Nm, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission that drives all four wheels. Pricing and detailed specifications will be announced in due course.
The Citizen
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Power boost for JAC T9 Hunter Special Edition models
Limited-run double cab will see the turbodiesel engine's power go up from 125 to 144kW. JAC Motors has introduced a T9 Hunter 4×4 Special Edition derivative to celebrate the company's recent record-breaking endurance challenge achievements. The Chinese manufacturer ran an off-the-showroom-floor JAC T9 2.0L CTi double cab around the Gerotek High Speed Oval flat-out for 24 hours. And in doing so, the JAC T9 broke some long-standing records set by the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu KB. The JAC T9 covered a full 4 084km during 24 hours at an average speed of 170.1km/h. Individually numbered 'To celebrate this record-breaking victory, we are producing 24 uniquely branded JAC T9 Hunters that will feature enhanced performance and exclusive comfort features,' says Karl-Heinz Göbel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa. ALSO READ: JAC T9 shows Chinese bakkies can threaten Hilux and Ranger 'These bakkies will be individually numbered from one to 24 to forever commemorate the impressive milestone that was achieved.' Special edition bakkies are nothing new to South Africa. In fact, almost every manufacturer offers them at some, or other, stage of their products' lifecycle. And I don't have to tell you; they sell like hot cakes. Power bump for JAC T9 Hunter Put a Legend badge on a Hilux, like the soon to be launched Toyota Legend 55. Bring out a Ford Ranger Stormtrak or Thunder, or Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme and the dealers can't enough of them. So, we think the 24 JAC T9 Hunter 4×4 double cabs are going to be snapped up almost immediately despite no pricing being available yet. In standard trim, the JAC T9 delivers 125kW of power and 410Nm of torque. But in the special edition JAC T9 Hunter, the power quoted is up to 144kW and 487Nm. The same 2.0-litre intercooled turbodiesel powertrain is used, as is the tried and tested 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. This is also not the end of the performance offerings from JAC. The second half of 2025 will be a busy time for the company, starting with the launch of their exciting JAC T9 PHEV. As reported in March, the JAC T9 PHEV will be the second plug-in hybrid bakkie to launch locally after the BYD Shark. ALSO READ: Opposition tracker engaged as JAC T9 Hunter pricing emerges Bring on the power game The JAC T9 PHEV swaps-out its current 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine for a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol combined with a 31.2 kWh battery. This battery will power two electric motors. A 150kW/300Nm unit on the front axle and a 150kW/340 Nm unit on the rear axle. The combined output for the JAC T9 PHEV is quoted at 290kW and 670Nm. As to be expected, there are all sorts of expectations that just like the BYD Shark, the JAC T9 PHEV indeed has the goonies to take on the Ford Ranger Raptor on the drag strip. Watch this space!
NZ Autocar
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
JAC T9 PHEV ute heading to Fieldays
JAC Motors will have its new plug-in hybrid ute, the T9 Hunter PHEV, on show at Fieldays later this week. The 'prototype' will showcase the brand's ambitions to deliver a lower-emission workhorse option for NZ buyers. Behind that big grille is a 'next-generation' 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with dual electric motors. Together, they are claimed to generate 1000Nm of torque. JAC says the hybrid system is designed to travel over 100km in full-electric mode, with extended range in hybrid operation. The rest of the details are a bit scarce, including a firm launch date. In the PR release, JAC New Zealand General Manager, Andrew Craw, said; 'We want to hear what Kiwis think and get the PHEV out and about on and off NZ roads for rigorous testing. The T9 Hunter PHEV shows what JAC can deliver in the world of electric and hybrid workhorses.' Read more 2025 GWM Cannon Lux vs JAC T9 vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Comparison Also on display at Fieldays is the T9 diesel ute and a selection of the brand's light-duty electric and Cummins diesel trucks. JAC's local footprint is expanding alongside its model range, with three new dealerships opening in Napier, Hamilton, and Auckland's North Shore. They join existing sites in Botany, New Plymouth, and Christchurch, supported nationally by the Southpac Truck network for both EV and diesel commercial visitors can catch the T9 Hunter PHEV and the full JAC range at Site F90, and even be in to win a 4WD Auto JAC T9.
The Citizen
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
JAC T9 bakkie sets new SA 24-hour endurance record
Chinese automaker JAC Motors has become the latest to set a South African record. This comes after its T9 2l CTi bakkie lapped the Gerotek testing facility for 24 hours, covering 4 084km. The previous record was set by Isuzu in 2010, but JAC Motors reported that this was a far less co-ordinated effort, using just one vehicle and a small support grew. Looking for a new or used JAC? Find it here with CARmag! Behind the wheel were four experienced racing drivers – Michele Habig, Setshaba Mashigo, Phillip Kekana and Daniel Barbosa – all of who are also driving instructors. Despite not having a dedicated pit team or advanced refuelling systems, the team pushed through with minimal delays, relying on the T9's consistency and strength. Related: JAC T9 Plug-in Hybrid Bakkie SA Launch Date Confirmed Isuzu's record, also set at Gerotek, stood at 4 063km, with an average speed of 169.3km/h using its KB300 TDi. Before that, Toyota held the record with its Hilux, reaching 3 818km at an average of 159.1km/h in 2003. JAC's T9 has now outpaced both in 2025, with the Chinese automaker stating that the T9's 2l turbo-diesel engine operated superlatively. The bakkie maintained high speeds for over 1 350 laps of the circuit, with an average fuel consumption of 16.5l/100 km. It ran on Continental CrossContact ATR tyres and used Engen's 10W40 CK-4 full synthetic oil, which has recently been rolled out across JAC's vehicle line-up to improve thermal stability and reduce engine wear. JAC Motors South Africa CEO Karl-Heinz Göbel says the record is more than just a bragging point — it's a real-world demonstration of the brand's reliability. Since arriving in South Africa in 2017, JAC has built a network of over 70 dealers across Southern Africa and now supports its T9 with a five-year/200 000km warranty and a five-year/100 000km service plan. Looking for a new or used vehicle? Find it here with CARmag! The post JAC T9 Bakkie Runs Non-Stop for 4 084 km to Set New SA 24-Hour Endurance Record appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
