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Nissan unveils a 100% renewable energy management system for EVs in Fukushima, Japan
Japanese Automaker Nissan has announced its investment in a new energy management system in Namie, Fukushima, a region of Japan known worldwide for the deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck in March 2011. Original post in Japanese: ... -
Will BYD sell 1.5 million NEVs in 2022?
Unlike many of its competitors, BYD controls its own destiny thanks to its highly vertically integrated business model: think batteries and chips. It’s got the momentum; it’s got the products; and it’s got the capacity. So the likelihood... -
Are EVs dangerous when stuck in snow? We find out with three Model 3s
You may have heard the rumor that “EVs are dangerous if you get stranded in snowy conditions!”, but is it true? We visited the Japanese mountains and stayed in our cars overnight to find out how long it takes for the car battery to go 10... -
Overview: China’s new energy heavy-duty truck market in 2021
China saw 199% rise in NEV tucks sales in 2021, and there are more and more electric trucks with battery swapping technology on the road. Lei Xing, the former chief editor of China Automotive Review, discusses the latest situation. 【日... -
10 newsworthy EV debuts at CES 2022
A long standing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place from the 5th to 8th of January. Lei Xing, the former Chief Editor of China Automotive Review gives you an insight. CES has become a “Car Electronics Show” Vehicle technology has ... -
CATL swaps into history with EVOGO: my takeaways -Battery Swapping-
CATL unveiled the EVOGO battery swap solution on January 18, marking its own foray into a space where its battery cells already power many of the battery swappable EVs currently on the market from its OEM customers such as NIO. In my art... -
The Chinese electric trucking scene
Geely made a big splash recently when its commercial vehicle arm Farizon Auto unveiled its next generation smart new energy semi-truck, the Homtruck, in early November. 日本語訳記事／中国における電気トラック事情を読み解く（2022年1月5日）... -
Reality sets in for solid-state batteries. “at least a vehicle generation away”
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis announced joint development and investment deals with Factorial Energy, a U.S.-based solid-state battery startup company on November 30. However, it does not mean mass production is within reach. ※この記事の... -
Recap: new brands and EVs electrify AutoMobility LA
AutoMobility LA, or the media and industry days of the Los Angeles Auto Show, returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 17-18 as an in-person event after a two-year hiatus due to the ongoing pandemic. Japanese version is ... -
NIO, Aulton & Geely : a look into China’s EV battery swapping “Big 3”
NIO is attracting worldwide attention for its battery swap technology, but there are other competitors arising from China. NIO, Aulton, Geely are the 'Big 3'in this field from a EV leading country. Lei Xing, who is a Co-Host of the China...
