A GAC Aion executive explains the new E/E architecture on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese carmaker GAC Aion unveiled its latest electrical and electronic architecture on Tuesday, which is expected to be first used in its high-end Hyper vehicles. The new E/E architecture, called Xingling, features one of the world’s most powerful sensing system… Continue reading Aion unveils new architecture to improve EV safety
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China’s NEV sales soar in October
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 (NEVs) surged in October as improved supply and concerns of higher oil prices among car buyers jointly propelled the NEV market, data from an industry association showed… Continue reading China’s NEV sales soar in October
Geely’s Zeekr launches record-breaking MPV
Zeekr CEO An Conghui presents the 009 MPV on Nov 1, 2022. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Geely’s premium electric marque Zeekr launched its first multipurpose vehicle on Tuesday, marking its foray into the niche but promising segment in China. The model, called 009, aims to “feature the spaciousness of MPVs, the power of SUVs and… Continue reading Geely’s Zeekr launches record-breaking MPV
Peugeot launches SUV to celebrate 20th year in China
Peugeot’s 5008 SUV makes its debut on Oct 29, 2002. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] French marque Peugeot held the global premiere of its latest SUV on Saturday in celebration of its 20th anniversary in China, the world’s largest vehicle market. Peugeot was introduced into Sino-French joint venture Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen in 2002. So far, over… Continue reading Peugeot launches SUV to celebrate 20th year in China
Tesla to debut two new models at CIIE
Poster of Tesla’s Model S Plaid. [Photo screenshot from Tesla’s Weibo] Electric-car giant Tesla will bring its Model S Plaid and S3XY to the 5th China International Import Expo, the company said on its Weibo account on Monday. The Model S/X Plaid will make their debut in the Chinese mainland, and have new appearance and… Continue reading Tesla to debut two new models at CIIE
Electric multipurpose vehicles to see revival
Denza, a joint venture between China’s BYD and Germany’s Daimler, launches its first MPV D9. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Carmakers are making inroads into the electric multiple purpose vehicle segment amid the launch of more sedans and SUVs. The move is a result of opportunities brought by growing family size and people traveling more in… Continue reading Electric multipurpose vehicles to see revival
China charges ahead for green development as NEV charging piles boom
Charging piles for new energy vehicles are seen in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province. [Photo/VCG] GUANGZHOU — A whopping 340,000 charging piles for new energy vehicles (NEVs) have been installed in South China’s Guangdong province, reflecting the country’s commitment to boosting green development. The rapidly increasing charging piles in Guangdong, one of China’s economic hubs,… Continue reading China charges ahead for green development as NEV charging piles boom
China’s automobile manufacturing sector logs revenue growth in Jan-Sept
BYD employees work on an assembly line in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, on March 8, 2022. [Photo by Yuan Jingzhi/For China Daily] BEIJING – China’s automobile manufacturing industry posted steady revenue growth in the first three quarters of this year, official data showed. The sector raked in some 6.61 trillion yuan ($922 billion) during the January-September… Continue reading China’s automobile manufacturing sector logs revenue growth in Jan-Sept
Chinese e-vehicle manufacturer sees potential in European market
XPENG X2, the latest version in the XPENG Flying Car family. [Photo/VCG] COPENHAGEN – A showcase for the latest plug-in and electric vehicles opened in Denmark on Friday, with Chinese e-automakers Xpeng, SAIC’s MG, BYD, and Aiways among those displaying the latest cutting-edge cars. Denmark’s eCarExpo 2022, which takes place from Friday to Sunday at… Continue reading Chinese e-vehicle manufacturer sees potential in European market
Ontime rolls out robotaxi service
A passenger uses a robotaxi service app in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. [PHOTO/CHINA DAILY] Ontime, a mobile transportation platform headquartered in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, has launched operations consisting of manned and automatic vehicles in Guangzhou, becoming the first travel platform in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to realize dual operation of… Continue reading Ontime rolls out robotaxi service