Jan 8, 2021 - 12:48 pm Baidu considers producing EVs in Geely factory
A few weeks ago, it became clear that the Chinese technology group Baidu is looking into entering the production of electric cars. New information now shows that the production of electric cars will apparently take place in existing Geely plants.
Weiterlesen Jan 7, 2021 - 12:34 pm MG Motor plans electric compact & sports coupe
The British SAIC brand MG Motor is apparently planning further electric models. According to a British media report, an electric compact car and a sports coupe are to be launched on the European market this year.
Weiterlesen Jan 6, 2021 - 01:25 pm EV sales in China increase as 2020 ends
China’s largest electric car manufacturers have released their December 2020 sales figures, taking stock of the year as a whole. Towards the end of 2020, BYD and WM Motor both made gains, as did Nio and Xpeng Motors. The latter duo posted new sales records for December.
Weiterlesen Dec 9, 2020 - 12:30 pm China marks strong NEV sales in November
According to the China Passenger Car Association, around 169,000 New Energy Vehicles (BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs) were sold in China in November, 136.5 per cent more than in the same month last year. Most electric vehicles sold last month were SAIC GM Wuling (SGMW), BYD and Tesla.
Weiterlesen Nov 11, 2020 - 05:24 pm MG brings EVs to Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
MG Motor is expanding into Ireland in the company’s process of expansion in Europe. In Ireland, the company will only be offering plug-in models. MG has also officially launched its first ZS EV in Australia and New Zealand.
Weiterlesen Nov 5, 2020 - 02:09 pm VW presents two ID.4 versions for China
VW has now officially presented the two versions of the ID.4 made for the Chinese market. The ID.4 X is the version of the electric SUV developed for SAIC-VW, while the ID.4 Crozz is the counterpart of FAW-VW.
Weiterlesen Nov 2, 2020 - 02:22 pm Honda joins CO2 pool of Tesla and FCA in Europe
Honda has joined the CO2 pool of Tesla and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in the EU, according to an official document from the European Commission. The Honda e registrations appear insufficient to reduce Honda’s overall fleet emissions.
Weiterlesen Oct 27, 2020 - 12:09 pm VW launches ID.4 X production in China
VW has started production of MEB-based EVs at its SAIC-operated plant in Anting near Shanghai with the production of the ID.4 X. The ID.4 Crozz, the counterpart of the other China joint venture with FAW, is to follow in a few weeks.
Weiterlesen Oct 1, 2020 - 01:18 pm Buick brings first Ultium concept to Beijing
In China, Buick presented the all-electric concept car Electra, which provides an outlook on the electric future of the General Motors brand. The crossover model uses GM’s new electric platform with an ‘Ultium’ battery.
Weiterlesen Sep 28, 2020 - 04:32 pm VW and JV partners invest €15Bn in e-mobility in China
Volkswagen will invest around 15 billion euros in electric mobility in China by 2024 with its three joint venture partners SAIC, FAW and JAC. This comes in addition to the €33Bn the Group had already announced in 2019 for the global development of the electric car sector.
Weiterlesen Sep 22, 2020 - 12:57 pm WM Motor attracts €1.25Bn in new financing round
The Chinese electric car startup WM Motor has now generated 1.25 billion euros ($1.47Bn or RMB 10Bn). The most recent round of financing was led by SAIC Motor’s investment platform and the Shanghai Municipal Asset Monitoring and Management Commission.
Weiterlesen Sep 14, 2020 - 03:06 pm SAIC announces fuel cell lineup
Chinese manufacturer SAIC has announced that it will bring at least ten fuel cell vehicles to market within the next five years. At the same time, the Chinese government is expected to announce further support for fuel cell vehicles.
Weiterlesen Sep 10, 2020 - 03:35 pm UK: New MG 5 electric estate to cost £23,995
MG prepares to launch an electric estate in the UK next quarter. The MG 5 EV is essentially a rebranded Roewe Ei5 as offered in China – both Roewe and MG belong to SAIC. What’s new and intriguing is the base price though: £23,995 (government subsidy included).
Weiterlesen Aug 7, 2020 - 01:28 pm China’s NEV sales are picking up again
In China, the decline in sales figures for new energy vehicles appears to be levelling off as some manufacturers’ sales figures for July seem to indicate. The Xpeng P7 market launch also apparently went well.
Weiterlesen Jul 27, 2020 - 02:39 pm GM launches an eSUV, a PHEV and a small e-car in China
The General Motors brand Buick has launched its first all-electric SUV on the Chinese market called the Velite 7, along with the PHEV Velite 6. With its Chinese joint venture with SAIC and Wuling, GM is also offering a purely-electric ultra-small and low price electric car called the Hong Guang Mini EV.
Weiterlesen Jul 13, 2020 - 06:38 pm McKinsey finds 7 of 10 China EVs potentially profitable
The management consultancy McKinsey has disassembled and analysed ten popular electric cars from Chinese manufacturers for a new study. From this, the consultants derived some interesting statements on possible profits and the market prospects of international manufacturers.
Weiterlesen Jun 21, 2020 - 05:24 pm SAIC brand Maxus brings electric van to the UK first
Maxus, formerly LDV and a British brand of China’s SAIC, is now taking orders for the E Deliver 3, its first compact electric van, in the UK. The E Deliver 3 had debuted as EV30 before the Maxus re-brand and is expected to arrive in September.
Weiterlesen Apr 27, 2020 - 11:58 am VW factory in China producing an eSUV
In China, according to a number of media sources, VW has begun the production of prototypes presented last year as an electric SUV concept called ID. Roomzz. The seven-seater is apparently first set for launch on the Chinese market in 2021, presumably as VW ID.6.
Weiterlesen Feb 4, 2020 - 12:02 pm Newest CAM study shows Tesla as EV sales leader
With record sales of 367,000 passenger cars in 2019, Tesla has increased its deliveries by 50% and thus became by far the strongest selling electric car manufacturer in the past year, ahead of the Chinese manufacturer BYD with 219,000 new energy vehicles.
Weiterlesen Jan 22, 2020 - 03:27 pm MG hits Indian sweet spot with first electric SUV
EV interest is running high in India with MG Motors receiving close to 3,000 reservations for its all-electric SUV ZS in less than a month. Essentially the electric car has sold out before launch so the company has halted bookings – for now.
Weiterlesen Dec 9, 2019 - 02:21 pm MG Motor working hard on electrification in India
MG Motors announced plans to develop an improved battery for their upcoming electric SUV ZS EV in India, which will feature a 73 kWh capacity and a theoretical range of 500 km. The manufacturer added that it will weigh the same as the current 44.6 kWh version.
Weiterlesen Nov 8, 2019 - 12:27 pm VW announces the ID. Space Vizzion
VW has released the first renderings of the ID. Space Vizzion and will officially present the concept on November 19 ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The battery-electric station wagon is to be presented as a production vehicle at the end of 2021. Also, VW has started pre-production at its new plant in China, […]
Weiterlesen Nov 1, 2019 - 02:04 pm VW brand reveals electric car roadmap for China
The Volkswagen Group’s core brand VW has now revealed the details of its electric vehicle roadmap in China. To start with, VW wants to deliver 300,000 electrified models to Chinese customers as early as next year. By 2025, the figure is expected to rise to around one million.
Weiterlesen Oct 28, 2019 - 05:31 pm ABB buys up China’s Chargedot
The Swiss technology group ABB has acquired a majority stake in Chargedot. The Chinese company supplies charging station software to EV manufacturers, charging network operators and real estate developers, among others.
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