China's electric car industry is globalizing. Direct investment from the People's Republic is booming along the entire value chain. One of the main destinations is Europe. The government encourages these investments. However, Beijing fears the loss of jobs.
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Chinese EV manufacturer Nio will cooperate with automakers Changan and Geely in battery swapping. In Germany, at least for German automakers, this technology is not an option. However, it might be a possibility in China.
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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.
By Amelie Richter
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation towards electromobility. China's suppliers have been able to take advantage of this transformation – and are thus becoming increasingly important for the German automotive industry. This increases the pressure on German companies to innovate. But here in Germany, the transformation is proving sluggish.
By Ning Wang
Work on the electric car battery of the future with a range of over 1000 kilometers is in full swing. In China, market leader CATL in particular is working on several options for further increasing not only range, but also safety and energy density - ideally with less space requirements and at low cost. The charging speed also plays an important role.
By Christiane Kuehl
Daimler is doubling the pace of its electric strategy. The problem: this makes the Stuttgart-based manufacturer more dependent than ever on the reliable procurement of high-quality battery cells. Can Daimler's Chinese partner Farasis deliver as promised? The company apparently has its doubts – and has now announced the construction of its own gigafactories.
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