GAC’s NEV arm sees jolt in sales

GAC Aion, an important new energy vehicle arm of GAC Group based in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, witnessed a sharp increase in sales in March. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] GAC Aion, an important new energy vehicle arm of GAC Group based in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, witnessed a sharp increase in sales in March following reduced production… Continue reading GAC’s NEV arm sees jolt in sales

NEVs create new platform for Sino-German cooperation

A BYD car rolls off the production line in Hefei, Anhui province, on June 30, 2022. [Photo/VCG] SHENZHEN – As one strolls through the grounds of the College of Urban Transportation and Logistics at Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) in South China, it is impossible to overlook the Beetle-shaped Volkswagen car sculpture placed next to the… Continue reading NEVs create new platform for Sino-German cooperation

Chery unveils commitment to electrification

A man examines Chery’s hybrid platform on April 7 in Beijing. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese carmaker Chery unveiled its electrification ambition on Friday as it steps up efforts to explore the increasingly popular sector in the world’s largest vehicle market. Gao Xinhua, executive vice-president of the Anhui province-based carmaker, said this year it will… Continue reading Chery unveils commitment to electrification

NEV industry recharges China’s old industrial base

A BYD car rolls off the production line in Hefei, Anhui province, on June 30, 2022. [Photo/VCG] SHENYANG – Boasting a reputation as an auto industrial center stretching over several decades, Northeast China’s old industrial base is readying itself for a new wave. From establishing a layout for the battery industry to drawing manufacturers of… Continue reading NEV industry recharges China’s old industrial base

Honda to export China-made vehicles to Japan

An Odyssey is on display at the 20th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, Dec 30, 2022. [Photo/VCG] GAC Honda is to export the Odyssey made at its Zengcheng plant in Guangdong province to Japan starting from the second half this year, said the Sino-Japanese joint venture on Friday. This will mark… Continue reading Honda to export China-made vehicles to Japan

ADI to deepen commitment to Chinese market

Gregory Bryant, ADI’s executive vice-president, delivers a speech on April 1 at the China EV 100 Forum held in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Analog Devices, Inc will continue its efforts to drive China’s digital transformation, especially in the auto industry, said a senior executive of the global semiconductor company on Saturday. Gregory Bryant, executive… Continue reading ADI to deepen commitment to Chinese market

NEV prices to fall as electronic products, says Leapmotor boss

Leapmotor founder and CEO Zhu Jiangming answers questions from journalists on April 1 in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Electric vehicles are expected to see their prices slashed by at least two thirds in a decade, said Zhu Jiangming, founder and CEO of Leapmotor, on Saturday. At the China EV 100 Forum, Zhu said the… Continue reading NEV prices to fall as electronic products, says Leapmotor boss

Zeekr to make foray into Europe in Q4

Zeekr CEO An Conghui presents the 009 MPV on Nov 1, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Zeekr, a premium electric brand under China’s Geely Holding Group, is set to enter Europe in the fourth quarter this year, said its top executive on Saturday. “We will enter developed European markets in the fourth quarter this year.… Continue reading Zeekr to make foray into Europe in Q4

China leads in NEV assessment facility, program

A crash test of an electric crossover is conducted at the China Automotive Technology & Research Center in Tianjin on March 30, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China is leading the world in new energy vehicle assessment thanks to the country’s market size and leading position in the sector, according to a top expert. Li… Continue reading China leads in NEV assessment facility, program

Lotus races into new energy era with delivery of electric SUVs

British sports car brand Lotus showcases its classic models at the Shanghai International Circuit to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Mar 29, 2023. [Photo provided to China Daily] British sports car brand Lotus delivered its first batch of electric Eletre SUVs in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking its transformation into an electric and intelligent luxury mobility… Continue reading Lotus races into new energy era with delivery of electric SUVs