EVsmartTom Zhu in the spotlight and Giga Texas: what it means for Tesla and the industry
Tom Zhu may not be the next CEO of Tesla, but he is certainly CEO worthy. That says a lot about China and Chinese talent.
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China factor in LA: ZEEKR, Gotion, VW & more
It is apparent by now no matter where an auto show is held in the world, there is always going to be some China factor in play – China EV factor, to be specific – regardless of whether a Chinese brand is exhibiting or not.
China factor at CES 2023: tech confidence trumps geopolitical turbulence
After six days, over 100,000 steps and more than 90 km walking the various venues at CES 2023, especially the gigantic new LVCC West Hall dedicated to vehicle technology, I got a full dose of the China factor at the world’s most influential tech event.
China crushed NEV sales records in 2022, what can we expect in 2023?
10 million units, 33% penetration likely as NEVs become household items.
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China factor in Paris : crouching tiger, hidden dragon
The Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Auto) took place from October 17th to 23rd. Automobile analyst Lei Xing visited to see Chinese EV makers boasting a big presence.
China EV competition entering new phase
Chinese automakers such as BYD are drastically increasing EV sales and expanding to Europe and Japan rapidly. Lei Xing explains the latest developments.
“China factor” on display at latest international auto shows
No Chinese automakers or battery companies attended the North American International Auto Show in Detroit or the Battery Show in Novi, Michigan, the two biggest automotive events in North America in mid-September, but China was still a big factor nevertheless given the backdrop of the Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law in the U.S. a month earlier.
Notable EV reveals ／ launches at Chengdu Motor Show 2022
The Chengdu Motor show 2022 started on August 26th in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in China. Despite an early closure due to COVID control measures, many New Energy Vehicles including BEVs were on display. Lei Xing introduces you to several of these impressive models.
China extends NEV purchase tax exemption policy another year, what’s next?
All stimulus policies will have been phased out by the end of 2023 as China officially enters the post-policy, market driven era for NEVs.
EV owners in Japan to register as disaster volunteers
A programme to register EV owners able to supply emergency electricity to evacuation centres in the event of disaster has been unveiled in Chiba prefecture. This adds to a growing number of such initiatives in Japan, including those in Tottori and Tochigi prefectures, and bespoke programmes launched by major car manufacturers in individual towns. In this article, we explore Chiba’s disaster preparations and the role of these EV owners.
