Geely Creates Independent New Energy Brand For EVs

A move to further boost EV efforts. Geely’s new energy business entity reportedly becomes an independent brand, same as Lynk & Co and Geely brand, in recent days to concentrate energy and resources on development of new energy vehicle business, according to local media. Meanwhile, it is reported that Geely has appointed Zheng Zhuang as […]

Tesla Seeks Tariff Exemption On Model 3 Computer From China

The tariff on brains is too high. Import tariffs raised by the U.S. and China in August heavily affect many businesses. One of the most recent signals from the EV industry is Tesla’s request for exemption of the Model 3’s computer “the brain of the vehicle” produced in China, from the 25% tariff. According to Tesla, the […]

Great Wall Motors Sells Battery Manufacturing & Management Patents

Making money off battery tech. Great Wall Motor (GWM) sells part of assets to Honeycomb Energy Technology Company Limited and Honeycomb Energy’s Baoding branch at respective values of RMB164 million and RMB47.7007 million, including 123 GWM’s patents, some non-patented technology assets as well as part of facilities and work-in-process constructions, according to agreements signed between […]

Tesla Model 3 Performance gets 19-inch “Power Sports” Aero Wheels in China

Just a few days into 2019, Tesla has opened the Model 3 configurator to customers in China and select European territories, allowing reservation holders to design and order the electric sedan. With this, Tesla has begun laying the foundations of the Model 3’s international ramp, which is expected to hit its stride in the coming […]

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Chinese startup Ucar takes over Borgward

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The revitalized vehicle manufacturer Borgward has a new owner: The Chinese start-up Ucar will take over 67% of shares from the previous owner Foton for 508 million euros. Now they will decide on the possible return of the car brand to Bremen.   The production of the all-electric BXi7 was supposed to start in the […]

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Chinese Tesla Model 3 Spotted With Proper GB/T Connector

Tesla to comply with CCS in Europe and GB/T in China Tesla sends some first Model 3s to China (customer deliveries are expected later this year) and almost immediately an enthusiast noticed the additional GB/T DC charging inlet. Tesla adds GB/T in the case of newer Model S and Model X, since late 2017, to comply with […]

VW Plans To Build 1 Million Electric Cars In China Yearly By 2025

Big dreams for EVs in China. On December 11, Volkswagen showed its three new PHEV members, the Touareg PHEV, the Magotan GTE Concept and the Tayron GTE Concept. In 2018, VW brand introduced no less than nine new models and launched the “Move Forward” initiative. In the coming 12 months, the brand’s NEV models will […]

GAC completes EV industrial park

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The Chinese vehicle manufacturer GAC has completed the construction of their industrial park for electric cars and plug-in hybrids in the city of Guangzhou. Production is scheduled to start in May. In addition, GAC Motor and Aisin AW intend to establish a joint venture for drive modules.   The capacity for the park will initially […]

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Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China starts preparations with 6-month construction permit

Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China is under a very ambitious timeline, considering that electric car maker is expecting to start producing vehicles on the site sometime in the second half of 2019. So far, preparations for the buildout of the upcoming facility are being put in place, including the construction of a perimeter fence that […]

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Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China starts preparations with 6-month construction permit

Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China is under a very ambitious timeline, considering that electric car maker is expecting to start producing vehicles on the site sometime in the second half of 2019. So far, preparations for the buildout of the upcoming facility are being put in place, including the construction of a perimeter fence that […]

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