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  • Xpeng G9's configuration confusion overshadows product appeal, says Deutsche Bank

    What is overlooked is that 3C and 800V SiC are actually standard across all models and a significant upgrade from previous generations, Edison Yu's team said.

  • CATL rival CALB hints it has become Xpeng's main battery supplier

    CALB said it has previously been the preferred supplier for Xpeng's P7 and P5 sedans, is the main supplier for the G3i, and is now supplying batteries for the G9.

  • BYD chairman believes LFP batteries right choice for China

    LFP batteries are the right choice for China to avoid resource supply constraints, as the country has sufficient lithium resources but a severe shortage of cobalt and nickel, said BYD's chairman.

  • BYD to hold European product launch on Sept 28

    BYD is expected to launch models in Europe including the Tang, Han, and the Yuan Plus, which will be locally named the Atto 3.

  • Nio to hold Nio Berlin 2022 European launch event on Oct 7

    Nio did not announce what the event will involve, although it can be expected that the ET7 will be formally introduced to European consumers.

  • Li Auto to launch Li L8 early on Sept 30, teases Li L7 and Li L6

    Li Auto has moved up the release of the Li L8 by one month and said it will launch and deliver the Li L7 in the first quarter of 2023.

  • Nio's William Li shares what he's doing in Europe

    Nio's bosses checked out the construction of the company's Nio House and its first battery swap station in Germany as they are on a 10-day road trip in an ET7.

  • Pony.ai partners with Geely affiliates to build robotaxi fleet

    Pony.ai has entered into a strategic partnership with Geely's ride-hailing unit Cao Cao Mobility and the Geely Intelligent Driving Center to build a robotaxi fleet within the year.

  • SAIC joins forces with CATL and two oil giants to offer battery swap services

    SAIC's Rising Auto, Roewe, MG and Maxus brands will launch battery swap-enabled models, with the Rising Auto R7 being the first such model.

  • CATL inks deal to supply 10 GWh of energy storage products to US startup FlexGen over 3 years

    FlexGen was previously appointed as an authorized service provider to CATL and the two have worked together on more than 2.5 GWh of energy storage system projects.