SINGAPORE — Auto tech supplier Continental thinks the Chinese market is the most advanced in the world as regards testing self-driving cars on public roads. In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Gilles Mabire, chief technology officer of Germany-based Continental’s automotive group, said China’s efforts toward autonomous driving are “significantly faster” than the rest of the… Continue reading China ‘most advanced’ for testing self-drive: Continental tech chief
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Mexican president gives green light to Tesla plant
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — Electric vehicle maker Tesla will build a new plant in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday, dispelling concerns his government could block the deal over water shortages. The news gives a boost to Mexico, which is working to establish itself as a hub… Continue reading Mexican president gives green light to Tesla plant
Chinese cars, phones gain ground in Russia’s sanctions-hit economy
Western sanctions imposed on Russia during the Ukraine war have created an opening for Chinese-made autos and electronics to expand their market share in the country. The Chinese groups Chery Automobile, Great Wall Motor and Geely Automobile captured a combined 16.5% of sales of new passenger cars and small commercial vehicles in Russia for 2022, up from 6.3%… Continue reading Chinese cars, phones gain ground in Russia’s sanctions-hit economy
Nissan to spend $250m on U.S. plant to boost EV motor production
TOKYO — Nissan Motor will invest $250 million to expand powertrain production at a plant in the U.S. state of Tennessee as part of an electrification strategy in the key North American market, the Japanese automaker said Monday. The Japanese automaker plans to start manufacturing four electric vehicle models in 2026 at its Canton plant in the state… Continue reading Nissan to spend $250m on U.S. plant to boost EV motor production
Amazon leads other U.S. tech giants in driving patent applications
TOKYO — Amazon has filed the most patent applications for next-generation automotive technology among five major U.S. tech giants over the past two decades, Nikkei research found. The e-commerce giant, which has made a key acquisition in autonomous driving, has produced a surge in patent filings in the field, in which Google had taken an early lead. Go to Source
Nissan aims to electrify 98% of Europe sales, helped by Renault
TOKYO — Nissan Motor has raised its global sales target for electrified vehicles, including a huge boost in Europe assisted by its recently renewed strategic alliance with French counterpart Renault, as the Japanese automaker strives for competitiveness in a sector led by companies like Tesla of the U.S. and China’s BYD. The 2030 target for… Continue reading Nissan aims to electrify 98% of Europe sales, helped by Renault
Nissan to start robotaxi tests in China’s Suzhou in March
SUZHOU, China — Nissan will start real-world tests of a self-driving taxi service in China in early March, looking to collect valuable data to improve the technology that has been slow to reach commercialization. The tests will take place in the city of Suzhou, in Jiangsu province north of Shanghai. Nissan will be the first… Continue reading Nissan to start robotaxi tests in China’s Suzhou in March
India’s surging SUV demand fueled by rough roads and big families
BENGALURU — In the winter of 2010, six months into his first job, Debnarayan Banerjee bought a dinky red hatchback to carry him around the bustling Indian city of Bengaluru and on weekend trips to palm-fringed beaches hundreds of kilometers away. “It couldn’t wait any longer,” said the financial analyst at a multinational company. “It kind of showed that… Continue reading India’s surging SUV demand fueled by rough roads and big families
BYD acknowledges using toxic chemical in electric buses for Japan
TOKYO — Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD confirmed Thursday the presence of a toxic chemical in electric buses for the Japanese market, saying the substance does not carry health risks while also indicating plans to end its use. “Normal post-manufacturing operation of the vehicles will not affect passengers, drivers or maintenance staff,” local unit BYD Japan… Continue reading BYD acknowledges using toxic chemical in electric buses for Japan
BYD’s electric bus sale canceled by Hino due to toxic chemical
TOKYO — The small electric bus that China’s BYD was planning to supply to Hino Motors is built using a toxic chemical banned under Japanese industry guidelines, prompting the Toyota unit to cancel sales in Japan, Nikkei has learned. The Poncho Z EV, previously due out from Hino by the end of March, is built… Continue reading BYD’s electric bus sale canceled by Hino due to toxic chemical