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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Nio EC7 and ET5 wait times get slightly longer

Wait times for the EC7 have changed from about 5 weeks to 5-7 weeks, and for the ET5 from about 2 weeks to 2-3 weeks.

Prominent economist suggests China ban fuel car sales in 5 years

Independent economist Ren Zeping has suggested that China introduce a timetable to ban the sale of fuel cars within five years and have regions south of Hebei actively develop the new energy sector.

Alibaba backtracks on autonomous driving R&D

Alibaba's DAMO Academy's autonomous driving lab will lay off about 70 percent of its staff, while others will be transferred to the e-commerce giant's logistics arm, according to local media.

Li Auto stops sharing weekly sales data, CEO explains why

Li Auto CEO said they have been complained about by many of their peers, so they are temporarily unable to publish insurance data from last week.

Singapore's deputy PM visits Nio House in Shanghai

Nio is building a R&D Center in Singapore, where it looks into smart power solutions & autonomous driving technologies, said Lawrence Wong.

New auto index launched in HK stock market with constituents including BYD, Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto

The Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited launched the Hang Seng Automobile Index today with a year-to-date return of about 9 percent.

Nio ET5 touring spotted in real life in China uncamouflaged

The Nio ET5 touring with a green exterior is seen for the first time. Yellow and blue versions of the model have already been seen in Europe, while the black version appeared in a regulatory filing in China.

Largest US pension cuts stake in Nio, liquidates Li Auto in Q1

CalPERS liquidated its position in Xpeng in the third quarter of 2022.

Bridgewater cuts positions in Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto in Q1

Bridgewater reduced its holdings in Nio by 40.53 percent, Xpeng by 25.98 percent and Li Auto by 54.69 percent in the first quarter.

Renaissance keeps Nio position stable in Q1, nearly liquidates position in Xpeng

Renaissance reduced its position in Nio by 0.16 percent, Xpeng by 98.88 percent and Li Auto by 20.44 percent during the first quarter.