CARIAD China’s smart car cabin simulator, Forward!Cube, is shown at a Volkswagen Group event on the eve of the Shanghai auto show in April. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen Group’s software subsidiary CARIAD said on Friday it has built a lab with Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, as part of their long-term collaboration in connectivity between… Continue reading VW’s software unit partners with Vivo
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GAC-backed battery maker unveils world’s first XFC plant
Greater Bay Technology starts production at its XFC plant in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Oct 30, 2023. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Greater Bay Technology, a 3-year-old battery producer backed by GAC Group, unveiled the world’s first plant dedicated to power batteries capable of extreme fast charging, or XFC, on Monday. The US Department of Energy… Continue reading GAC-backed battery maker unveils world’s first XFC plant
Middle East investors eye Chinese startups
Dongfeng Motor, Changan Automobile and other Chinese brands showcase their vehicles in a shopping mall in Kuwait on June 11. [Photo/Xinhua] Oil-rich nations seeking to diversify economy by giving billions to China’s NEV companies China’s smart vehicle makers and autonomous driving companies have become popular with investors in the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, as… Continue reading Middle East investors eye Chinese startups
Geely Holding and Baidu launch new AI-powered EV
Chinese carmaker Geely and tech heavyweight Baidu’s joint venture launch its flagship electric vehicle called Ji Yue 01 on Friday night. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The joint venture between Chinese carmaker Geely Holding Group and tech heavyweight Baidu Inc has launched its first artificial intelligence-powered electric vehicle called Ji Yue 01. Priced from 249,900 yuan… Continue reading Geely Holding and Baidu launch new AI-powered EV
Japan Mobility Show returns, as industry faces turning point
Visitors take pictures of Toyota’s FT-Se concept sports car at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on Oct 25. [Photo/Agencies] Tokyo’s auto show is back for the first time in four years and rebranded for the electric vehicle era, in a marketing overhaul that may be more reflective of industry aspirations than Japanese automakers’ lagging… Continue reading Japan Mobility Show returns, as industry faces turning point
China’s commercial vehicle sales surge 18.3% in first three quarters
A new energy bus is displayed at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, capital city of South China’s Hainan province, April 11, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – China’s commercial vehicle sales soared 18.3 percent year-on-year to about 2.94 million units in the first three quarters of this year, industry data showed. In… Continue reading China’s commercial vehicle sales surge 18.3% in first three quarters
Pilot programs put more driverless vehicles on the road
Pilot programs promoting the use of artificial intelligence in the transport sector have made significant progress, Ministry of Transport officials said on Thursday, with the commercial operation of driverless vehicles being tested in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, and more smart roads being planned and built. The ministry set out 14 pilot tasks for unmanned driving… Continue reading Pilot programs put more driverless vehicles on the road
State Grid ramps up efforts in EV charging
State Grid technicians inspect charging piles at a station in Yantai, Shandong province. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY Local units spur innovation to improve services, ensure supply China, now home to more than 16 million new energy vehicles, is seeing a stronger domestic uptrend in the installation of charging piles as the nation’s NEV sector booms amid… Continue reading State Grid ramps up efforts in EV charging
BeyonCa eyes Middle East in partnership with AFG
Representatives from BeyonCa, AFG and Q Auto sign deals on Oct 20, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Renault-backed EV startup BeyonCa said on Monday that it has joined hands with Saudi Arabia-based conglomerate Al Faisaliah Group to explore the premium EV market in the Middle East. The two companies signed a memorandum of investment and… Continue reading BeyonCa eyes Middle East in partnership with AFG
Alfa Romeo’s SUV aimed at China market
Italian marque Alfa Romeo launched its Tonale SUV on Friday in Beijing. The model is available in two versions: the Sprint, priced from 298,800 yuan ($40,840), and the Veloce from 347,800 yuan ($47,533). The Tonale sports a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is exclusively available in China, and a nine-speed automatic transmission, generating a maximum… Continue reading Alfa Romeo’s SUV aimed at China market