Phate Zhang

Phate is the founder and main author of CnEVPost. He has been reporting since 2009, mainly on macroeconomics and capital markets. He started his career at China Daily and Reuters. Contact via: phate@cnevpost.com.
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BYD chairman sounds alarm on diminishing fossil energy sources

At the current rate of consumption, coal will only last for 200 more years and oil for 50 more years, said BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu.

Xpeng to launch new G9 on Sept 19, aims to remake its flagship SUV

Xpeng will hold a launch event for the new G9 on September 19 in Dunhuang, Gansu province in northwest China, where its CEO will explain how the model will be back on the offensive.

Nio to launch new EC6 in 'unprecedented' style later today

This will be the second time Nio uses a new launch format to introduce a new product, following the launch of its ET5 Touring in June.

Nio ES8, EC7 wait times get shorter, ET5, ET5 Touring get longer

Wait times for the Nio ES8 have been shortened from 6-7 weeks to 5-6 weeks, the EC7 has been shortened from about 4 weeks to 3-4 weeks, and the ET5 and ET5 Touring have both gone from about 3 weeks to 4-5 weeks.

China urges dialog after EU announces anti-subsidy probe into EVs

The EU should create a fair, non-discriminatory and predictable market environment for the joint development of the EV industry in China and Europe and jointly oppose trade protectionism, China's Ministry of Commerce said.

Xpeng reportedly to add 150 dealer stores this year as it embraces traditional sales model more aggressively

Xpeng plans to add 500 integrated stores with sales and service functions, 1,000 experience centers and satellite stores over the next three years, according to local media.

Nio's sub-brand Alps may partner with dealers to sell cars, report says

Nio approached a leading local dealer group in the first half of this year to do some explorations for introducing a dealer model for its sub-brand Alps, according to local media.

Analysts downplay impact of EU anti-subsidy probe on EVs from China

Analysts don't think the EU's allegations of low prices for Chinese EVs are valid, and there is no unity of opinion within the bloc.

BYD launches Seal in Colombia, Dolphin in Nepal

In August, BYD sold 25,023 NEVs in overseas markets, up 37.72 percent from 18,169 in July.

EU announces anti-subsidy probe into EVs from China

Global markets are now flooded with cheaper Chinese EVs and their price is kept artificially low by huge state subsidies, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.