There is one noticeable change in this Chinese city now it mostly drives EVs
- China is one of the world’s largest markets for EVs
- After buying foreign EVs for a while, China is now focusing on domestic brands, too
- This massive EV adoption comes with a ‘side effect’ no one had really considered
Published on Dec 22, 2023 at 10:37 AM (UTC-5)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Adam Gray
Somebody filmed an everyday traffic scene in China and the clip is going viral for the weirdest of reasons.
People are beginning to notice there’s something different when you compare this clip with other equivalent clips of the same city.
It’s the sound.
Or lack thereof.
China is at the forefront of EV adoption and now that most vehicles are electric, the city streets are surprisingly silent.
What’s more, Chinese EVs – like the Avatr 11 – have cutting-edge technology not seen elsewhere.
Check out the wild footage in the video down below!
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
