EVsmartChina 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.
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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.
CATL’s M3P inside the Model Y: the next LFP?
The M3P has been thrusted into the spotlight following a spate of news in recent weeks and months surrounding the latest battery cell chemistry – otherwise known as lithium manganese iron phosphate or LMFP – from CATL.
BYD vs. Tesla and the race (debate) for global “EV” dominance
We must look at EV dominance from a holistic view rather than from sales volume alone. If anyone can challenge Tesla’s global EV dominance in that respect, it’s BYD.
Nissan Ariya B6 limited vs Tesla Model 3 Performance; which has better energy efficiency?
As exhibitors at the Tesla Super Summit 2022 in Nagoya on May 14th, we drove our two demonstration cars, a Nissan Ariya and Tesla Model 3, to the venue. We compared their energy efficiency over the 350km journey and found that the Ariya SUV had a superior 6.6km/kWh to the Model 3’s 5.8km/kWh, despite its disadvantages in both weight and aerodynamics.
Despite disruptions, China will sell 6 million NEVs in 2022
The new energy vehicle (NEV) market in China is growing rapidly in 2022 despite disruptions. Lei Xing, the former Chief editor of China Auto Review explains what is happening in China now.
