An employee works on the production line of an all-solid-state battery maker in Chongqing. [CUI JINGYIN/FOR CHINA DAILY] Accelerated efforts of both the Chinese government and the private sector are expected to lead to installation of all-solid-state batteries in electric vehicles by 2027 nationwide and mass production of such batteries by 2030 at the latest,… Continue reading All-solid-state batteries rise in China’s EV field
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Four ministries collaborate in developing intelligent vehicles
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with three other ministries, on Tuesday identified nine research groups to participate in a pilot program for the access approval and road testing of intelligent connected vehicles. The move is part of China’s broad efforts to orderly promote the pilot program of smart connected vehicles, aiming… Continue reading Four ministries collaborate in developing intelligent vehicles
Japanese carmakers found to cheat in safety tests
Japanese transport ministry officials enter Toyota Motor Corp’s headquarters for an on-site investigation over certification irregularities in Toyota, central Japan, June 4, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] A vehicle safety test scandal in Japan widened on Monday, as five local carmakers were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated data when they applied for certification of some of… Continue reading Japanese carmakers found to cheat in safety tests
Nation to boost policy support for smart cars
Baidu and Pony.ai’s autonomous driving vehicles test on the street in Yizhuang in Beijing’s southern suburb. [PHOTO/CHINA DAILY] China will enhance its policy support to accelerate the development of emerging industries such as smart connected vehicles, as the nation has huge potential to become the world’s largest market for self-driving cars, according to an official… Continue reading Nation to boost policy support for smart cars
Chinese autos looking to meet global demand
Consumers experience a BYD electric vehicle at a dealership in Mengzi, Yunnan province, in May. XUE YINGYING/FOR CHINA DAILY More than 1,000 years ago, an overland trading route starting from present-day Xi’an, Shaanxi province, transported silk and porcelain during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to West Asia and Europe. Today, the Silk Road still exists, but its… Continue reading Chinese autos looking to meet global demand
BYD releases 5th-generation DM hybrid technology with 2,100-km range
Visitors inspect BYD electric cars at the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show in Munich on Sept 6. LEONHARD SIMON/GETTY IMAGES SHENZHEN — Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant BYD has released its fifth-generation DM (dual mode) hybrid technology for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with a comprehensive driving range of 2,100 kilometers. With the technology,… Continue reading BYD releases 5th-generation DM hybrid technology with 2,100-km range
Foreign carmakers continue to expand production in China
The groundbreaking ceremony of Tesla’s mega factory in Shanghai, May 23, 2024. The factory will manufacture its energy-storage batteries, Megapacks. [Photo/Xinhua] This year marks the 30th anniversary of German automaker BMW AG’s entry to Chinese market. On May 8, the 6 millionth car produced by BMW Brilliance Automotive rolled off the production line. Many foreign… Continue reading Foreign carmakers continue to expand production in China
Smart reaches 100,000th vehicle milestone
Electric marque smart starts to ship vehicles to Europe in 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Electric car brand smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes and Geely, saw its 100,000th vehicle roll off the assembly line of its plant in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, on Tuesday. It took the brand merely 20 months to reach the… Continue reading Smart reaches 100,000th vehicle milestone
Audi China starts ancient tree-protecting initiative
Audi China organizes a tour to explore ancient trees at Beijing’s Ditan Park on May 28, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German carmaker Audi launched an initiative on Tuesday in Beijing to preserve ancient trees in cities. The effort is part of the Audi China Biodiversity City Initiative started in 2023. Last year, it focused… Continue reading Audi China starts ancient tree-protecting initiative
China-made smart-branded vehicles to hit Australia
The smart brand inks a deal with LSH Auto to explore the Australian market. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Two electric models from smart, a joint venture between Mercedes and Geely, are scheduled to be launched in Australia in the third quarter this year, said the company on Monday. The models, called smart #1 and smart… Continue reading China-made smart-branded vehicles to hit Australia