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More layoffs at Nio

According to a report, Chinese EV manufacturer Nio is apparently planning to cut more jobs than initially planned.

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Every third car sold is electric

China's automotive market is gaining momentum, with nearly every third car sold in November being fully electric or equipped with hybrid drive.

By Felix Lee

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German automakers gain ground in patents

German car manufacturers have doubled the number of their EV patents in China since 2018, according to a study by the Munich law firm Gruenecker. Many innovations, especially beyond battery technology, can still be patented.

By Fabian Peltsch

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BMW and Mercedes build fast-charging network

BMW and Mercedes-Benz plan to establish a joint network of fast charging stations for EVs in China starting next year. The competitors hope to counter Chinese competition in this way.

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Xiaomi's EV rolls up the car market

Companies from other sectors are giving traditional car companies serious competition. Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi will launch its first EV in early 2024. A plant capable of manufacturing 200,000 vehicles annually is already ready.

By Christian Domke Seidel

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France excludes Chinese EVs from car subsidy scheme

The French government aligns the promotion of electromobility more closely with environmental and industrial policy criteria. To this end, it tightens the environmental bonus and favors low-income households. Both new regulations disadvantage Chinese EVs.

By Carsten Hübner