Electromobility

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EV investigation: Beijing puts pressure on Hungary
Beijing appears to be exerting pressure on Hungary to influence the EU investigation into alleged subsidies for Chinese EVs. China’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned on Wednesday that the European Union’s review of China’s EV products violates the basic rules of international trade and is likely to disrupt global automotive industry and supply chains. Wang […] continue reading →
Toyota focuses on Chinese customers
The Japanese car manufacturer Toyota wants to go on the offensive on China’s EV market. On Monday, the company announced plans to accelerate the development of electric drives and digital dashboards including software (smart cockpits). Toyota is thus reacting to the growing competitive pressure from Chinese manufacturers. The company wants to align its vehicles more […] continue reading →
Discount battle on the EV market
A brutal price war has erupted on China's electric car market. This may soon be the downfall of many manufacturers. continue reading →
EU countries overtake China in battery investment
According to EU figures, member states put three and a half more resources into battery technology than China last year. “Our first estimate was that we should be able to cover 80 to 90 percent of the battery needs of the European automotive industry by the end of the decade, and that is still our […] continue reading →
New guidelines for additional charging stations
Beijing wants to further accelerate the expansion of charging infrastructure for EVs. New guidelines issued by the State Council call for the construction of charging networks linking major cities for long-distance traffic. The guidelines also provide for NEV charging stations in public places, such as gas stations or transportation hubs. With the new guidelines, the […] continue reading →
New tax breaks for EVs
The Chinese government wants to boost demand for EVs and other environmentally friendly vehicles with subsidies worth billions. To this end, a 520 billion yuan (66 billion euros) package has been approved, which is intended to fuel the recently flagging demand in the world’s largest car market. Electrically powered vehicles purchased in 2024 and 2025 […] continue reading →
Yutong’s uncertain partner in Lagos
The Chinese manufacturer Yutong plans to supply 12,000 electric buses to the Nigerian metropolis. However, the Nigerian partner is embroiled in a severe financial scandal. continue reading →
EV Imports to Germany tripled
The market share of EVs imported from China to Germany more than tripled in the first quarter. According to the German Federal Statistical Office, the market share of cars with electric motors imported from abroad rose to 28.2 percent from January to March. In the same quarter of the previous year, the share was 7.8 […] continue reading →
Kaellenius expects continued positive business
Mercedes-Benz expects its business in China to continue to grow. “Our sales figures in China are increasing and I am quite optimistic that we will also grow this year,” CEO Ola Kaellenius told German media. “During the Corona years, the wealthier Chinese in particular made extraordinary savings, this purchasing power should benefit us.”The fact that […] continue reading →
Elon Musk plans first China trip in three years
Elon Musk plans to visit China in April. While there, the Tesla CEO would also like to meet China‘s Premier Li Qiang. This was reported by Reuters, citing internal sources said to be familiar with the planning of the trip. The exact timing of the visit would thus depend on Li’s schedule, one of the […] continue reading →
Protests against CATL plant in Hungary
CATL is investing billions in a battery cell production facility in Debrecen, Hungary. Locally, this is not going down well with everyone; there are demonstrations and complaints. The battery giant has so far tried in vain to appease the citizens. continue reading →
Volvo: downsizing in a healthy way
The Swedish-Chinese premium brand Volvo is downsizing its dealer network in Germany. Sales also weakened in China. The successful engine of Volvo, which has belonged to the Chinese car group Geely for 13 years, stuttered briefly but is running smoothly again. continue reading →
Apple competitor to build own EVs in 2024
Chinese smartphone producer Xiaomi has announced the start of its mass production of EVs. Company head Lei Jun named the first half of 2024 as the target date at the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing. Lei is part of the Chinese parliament as a delegate.Xiaomi has invested more than three billion yuan (nearly 400 […] continue reading →
EV ambitions at risk
A recent study in the journal Nature shows that China’s big plans for electric vehicles (EVs) are in jeopardy. The reason is the currently rising prices for “critical materials” such as lithium, cobalt or nickel. The authors warn that this could not only jeopardize China’s EV ambitions, but also the government’s lofty climate targets.In their […] continue reading →
More patents filed for automotive technology
In 2022, the number of published patents in China’s auto sector has risen sharply. The reason for this was mainly the intensified competition in the development of technologies for EVs and connected cars, Caixin reported on Friday. According to the report, some 362,200 patents related to the automotive industry were published, 13 percent more than […] continue reading →
Evonik invests in specialized battery company
German chemicals group Evonik invested in Chinese battery specialist SuperC. The Chinese company is a “technological leader in graphene materials that improve the range, robustness, charging speed, and service life of lithium-ion batteries,” according to Evonik. “By investing in SuperC, we are supporting a cutting-edge technology with a promising future. High-performance batteries are a crucial […] continue reading →
The MG4 is China’s first VW challenger
The MG4 from the state-owned company SAIC is the first Chinese EV ever to pass the car tests of the German automobile association ADAC and Auto-Bild against a VW. continue reading →
The end of the combustion engine draws near
The Chinese car market is split in two. While models with electric motors are booming, classic internal combustion engines have become slow sellers. On top of this comes a difficult overall economic situation. continue reading →