China’s first testing center for new energy vehicles started up in Chongqing recently. It will help the country promote safety and technical testing standards for NEVs. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s first testing center for new energy vehicles started up in Chongqing recently, the Chongqing Traffic Police Corps said. The center — Chongqing Jincheng Vehicle… Continue reading Safety standards for NEVs in the making
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Ontime launches smart management system for robotaxi vehicles
Ontime, a mobile transportation platform based in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, promotes its operations consisting of manned and automatic vehicles early in October. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Ontime, a mobile transportation platform headquartered in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, launched a smart management system for robotaxi vehicles on Wednesday, aiming to build a healthy… Continue reading Ontime launches smart management system for robotaxi vehicles
NEVs spark sweeping changes in country’s auto industry
Xpeng showcases its electric models in a shopping mall in Beijing earlier this year. [LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY] More than 56 percent of new vehicles sold in China’s first-tier cities are electric ones, says report New energy vehicles are reshaping the auto industry, bringing about changes from online purchases and loans to the supply chain, a… Continue reading NEVs spark sweeping changes in country’s auto industry
China’s NEV sales soar 58.2% in November
Visitors inspect new energy vehicle models displayed at an auto show held in Haikou, Hainan province. [Photo/China News Service] BEIJING – Retail sales of China’s new energy vehicles continued to surge in November, the China Passenger Car Association said Thursday. Retail sales of China’s new energy passenger cars came in at about 598,000 units, up… Continue reading China’s NEV sales soar 58.2% in November
Volkswagen Anhui’s first pre-series NEV rolls off production line
This photo taken on July 4, 2022 shows a workshop of the Volkswagen Anhui MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) plant under construction in East China’s Anhui province. [Photo/Xinhua] HEFEI — The first pre-series new energy vehicle (NEV) of Volkswagen Anhui rolled off the production line on Wednesday in Hefei, the capital of East China’s Anhui… Continue reading Volkswagen Anhui’s first pre-series NEV rolls off production line
Tesla recalls over 400,000 vehicles in China
Tesla showcases its models at the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BEIJING — Electric carmaker Tesla will recall 435,132 vehicles in China as a software glitch may cause tail lights to fail to illuminate, China’s top quality watchdog said. The recall involves 142,277 Model 3 vehicles manufactured between… Continue reading Tesla recalls over 400,000 vehicles in China
Carmakers urged to offer more eco-friendly vehicles
The China Automotive Technology & Research Center holds a seminar on eco-friendly vehicles on Dec 2, 2022 in Tianjin. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Carmakers in China should develop more eco-friendly vehicles as the country steps up its decarbonization efforts, said experts and officials on Friday. Wu Zhixin, vice-president of China Automotive Technology & Research Center,… Continue reading Carmakers urged to offer more eco-friendly vehicles
ASEAN market a magnet for Chinese auto companies
Wuling Air ev made in Indonesia is designated to be used at the G20 Summit in November, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The ASEAN market is a magnet for Chinese auto companies when going overseas, Economic Information Daily reported on Friday. At the venue of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, 300 new energy vehicles… Continue reading ASEAN market a magnet for Chinese auto companies
China’s auto export accelerates to new record
Vehicles for export are parked at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, in October. [WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY] China’s auto export industry registered steady growth amid headwinds such as chip shortage, rise of raw material prices, and the pandemic, with export totaling 2.46 million units in the first 10 months, up 54.1 percent on a… Continue reading China’s auto export accelerates to new record
FAW Toyota’s 10 millionth vehicle rolls off in Tianjin
FAW Toyota employees celebrate after its 10 millionth vehicle rolls off the assembly line on Nov 28, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Sino-Japanese joint venture FAW Toyota saw its 10 millionth vehicle roll off the production line at its new plant in Tianjin on Monday. The vehicle was an electric bZ4X SUV, built based on… Continue reading FAW Toyota’s 10 millionth vehicle rolls off in Tianjin