China’s state utility cooperates with vehicle manufacturers
China’s state-owned energy supplier State Grid has entered into strategic alliances with vehicle manufacturers WM Motor, BAIC, GAC and BYD to make charging cheaper and easier.
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BJEV plans to build 3,000 battery swapping stations
BJEV, the electric car subsidiary of the Chinese manufacturer BAIC, plans to invest ten billion yuan (1.28 billion euros) in the construction of 3,000 battery changing stations. According to BJEV President Ma Fanglie, the goal is to supply half a million electric vehicles with fresh batteries by the end of 2022.
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Study: German carmakers have catching up to do
According to the latest CAM ‘Electromobility Report’, in which 212 series innovations in e-mobility have been evaluated by 30 car manufacturers over the past five years, German automobile manufacturers still have catching up to do.
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Daimler & BAIC to develop second-life battery systems
Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Energy and BAIC subsidiary Beijing Electric Vehicle (BJEV) have entered into a development partnership for Second Life battery storage systems in China. The partners intend to jointly build the first second-life energy storage system at their Beijing location.
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China: Magna & BAIC to cooperate on EV production
Magna and BAIC have officially signed a framework agreement with the government of the Chinese city of Zhenjiang for the production of electric vehicles. The joint venture, led by BJEV, BAIC’s electric car subsidiary, is Magna’s first investment in a complete vehicle production site outside Europe.
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BAIC BJEV plans for 6 new models by 2021
BJEV, the electric car subsidiary of the Chinese manufacturer BAIC, is planning six new models based on three BEV platforms by 2021. Daimler also holds a minority interest in the company.
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BAIC buys 5% of Daimler
Following Geely, BAIC is now also joining Daimler. The BAIC Group has acquired a stake of around five per cent in Daimler AG, according to the German automotive group. Daimler and BAIC have a long-standing strategic partnership.
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China begins subsidy cuts on municipal level
The Beijing government has abolished municipal subsidies for some electric vehicles. Manufacturers of electric vehicles in China can now only be granted subsidies from the central government before these are phased out next year.
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China: Hyundai Kona Electric driving on CATL batteries
Hyundai has received approval in China to sell its all-electric Kona. In order to benefit from the Chinese subsidies, Hyundai is not allowed to equip the Kona Electric with batteries from LG Chem, as usual, however.
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A small electric car or a very roomy handbag?
How about an electric car made to look like a handbag? That’s what BAIC BJEV has come up with for its launch edition EV released on China’s ‘Internet Valentine’s Day’ on May 20. While they’ve made some questionable style choices, other features seem rather fun.
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Arcfox presents three models in Geneva
At the Geneva Motor Show, Arcfox, a BAIC BJEV brand, unveiled three new vehicles. The new models retain the features of the Arcfox GT and are certified by the European trade association.
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Daimler considering cooperation with Geely on Smart
Daimler is considering to finally cooperate with the Chinese manufacturer and the latest stakeholder Geely for the Smart successor models that are to be EV only from 2020. Concrete talks on technical cooperation are already underway.
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China: Didi Chuxing and BAIC form joint venture
Electric carmaker BAIC and the mobility platform Didi Chuxing announced a joint venture called BAIC-Xiaoju New Energy Auto Technology Co. Ltd (JingJu). The two Chinese companies plan to expand their industrial networks.
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Magna and BJEV open development centre in China
Magna is to cooperate with Beijing Electric Vehicle (BJEV), which is the electric car subsidiary of the Chinese car manufacturer BAIC. The joint venture will open a development centre in Zhenjiang and operate under the name Magna Blue Sky NEV Technology (Zhenjiang).
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Daimler to make electric Smart cars in China?
Daimler is in talks with Beijing Electric Vehicle (BJEV), a unit of its Chinese partner Beijing Automotive Group to start building the electric Smart in China. The information was revealed by sources close to the matter but yet awaits official confirmation.
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Didi and Singulato potential customers for Magna-BAIC
The ride-share operator Didi Chuxing looks to be the first major customer for the new EV joint venture by Magna and BAIC in China. Singulato Motors also looks to have the JV produce their vehicles in future.
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China: Beijing Electric Vehicle bets on battery-swap
BJEV is launching a battery-swap service to get ahead in China’s competitive market. They will install the first 100 battery changing station in Beijing this year as an add on to their EV300 model. Moreover, this symbolises a comeback of battery swapping only this time with more refined business models.
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Magna expanding electric car production to China
Magna is en route to make it big in China as the supplier is preparing the launch of two joint ventures with BAIC. Together they want to develop new energy vehicles and Magna stands ready to take over an existing BAIC facility that builds 180,000 EVs a year.
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Daimler to begin building first EQ in China this year
Daimler wants to start the production of its first EQ model in China before the year’s end. The EQC electric car is to be made in a Beijing Benz Automotive (BBAC) facility in Beijing. On sale in China is set for 2019.
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Singulato & BJEV bundle R&D resources in China
The Chinese e-mobility startup Singulato Motors is cooperating with the BAIC subsidiary Beijing Electric Vehicle (BJEV) to develop EVs and PHEVs. The partners aim to develop vehicle technology, charging solutions and distribution networks.
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Rumours assert trouble between Didi and NEVS
The Chinese Uber equivalent DiDi Chuxing has cancelled their cooperation with Saab owner National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), announced at the end of 2017, to develop a specialised EV for the ride-share service, according to rumours.
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DiDi enters strategic partnership with BAIC Group
China’s equivalent to Uber, DiDi has formed a strategic alliance with BAIC Group. They want to foster mobility with electric cars together, including fleet operation, big data applications, design and EV charging services.
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Daimler completes acquisition of 3,93% stake in BJEV
Daimler has completed the acquisition of a stake in BAIC’s subsidiary Beijing Electric Vehicle (BJEV) as announced last year. The German carmaker owns now almost four percent of the Chinese specialist for EVs and PHEVs.
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BJEV setting up subsidiary to produce electric powertrains
The BAIC subsidiary Beijing Electic Vehicle (BJEV) is planning to found another subsidiary to produce electric powertrains for their vehicles, which will be named the Blue Valley Power Company. The initial step of the new power company will be to set up an annual production capacity of 100,000 electric vehicle driving system sets.
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BAIC and Daimler to invest €1.5 billion in China
Daimler and BAIC want to invest 11.9 billion yuan, or 1.5 billion euros, in China through their joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive to build a new local production facility. They will produce new energy vehicles among other models.
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EV sales in China up 480% this January YOY
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales in China have increased by 480 percent this January compared to the same month last year. The majority of the new energy vehicles that got a license plate were all-electric cars, according to CAAM.
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Daimler’s global production hubs for batteries and EVs
Mercedes is currently building its electrification strategy and establishes connected hubs to build batteries and electric cars across the globe. Daimler needs to keep on track to launch 10 all-electric models by 2022 and to electrify across the entire range.
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BAIC affiliate BJEV to list on Shanghai’s stock exchange
BJEV will be the first state-owned electric car brand to gain a stock market listing, valuing it at around 4.5bn dollars. But first, the EV brand shall be acquired by another BAIC company, the publicly traded Chengdu Qian Feng Electronics to complete a stock sale and asset-swap deal.
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BAIC to remove fuel-powered cars from its line-up
By 2025, Chinese carmaker BAIC wants to stop selling combustion-powered cars in China, according to CEO Xu Heyi. In Beijing even by 2020. That is true for the company’s own-branded fuel-powered cars.
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Daimler to invest heavily in China production
With approximately 640 million euros, Daimler intends to boost up its EV and battery business in China. The investment is part of the carmaker’s global EQ strategy, according to the company’s China head Hubertus Troska.
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