Phate Zhang

  • China adds 180,000 NEV-related firms in 2021

    There are now 452,000 NEV-related companies in China, with the significant growth in that number occurring mainly in the past three years.

  • WeLion, Nio's rumored solid-state battery supplier, starts construction of 100 GWh project

    The first phase of the project is designed to have an annual capacity of 20 GWh of hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte cells and all-solid-state batteries and will go into production this year, according to WeLion.

  • Jidu to unveil its robot car concept on April 18, three days ahead of Beijing Auto Show

    Jidu will hold its first JIDU ROBODay event and unveil its robot car concept on April 18, three days ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, which will be held from April 21 to April 30.

  • WM Motor becomes latest EV maker to raise prices

    The prices of two versions of WM Motor's EX5-Z PRO have been raised by RMB 3,000 and RMB 4,000 respectively.

  • Nio signs deal with state-owned firm to facilitate export of its swap stations

    Nio has signed an agreement with state-owned CNTIC to provide solutions for the export, installation, commissioning and delivery of its battery swap stations.

  • In China's remote mountainous region, there is a 'Tesla village'

    Some villagers use the Model Y as a mobile vending cart, others use it as a camping facility to host tourists.

  • China's definition of driving automation levels comes into effect

    In the Chinese definition, driving automation is divided into six levels, with levels 0-2 being driver assistance, where the system assists humans in performing dynamic driving tasks.

  • Nio's battery asset operator begins construction of its technology institute

    The first phase of the institute will be over 8,000 square meters in size and is expected to be completed and operational this year.

  • Deutsche Bank on 'Fab 5' Chinese EV makers' deliveries: Seasonal low point in rear view mirror

    Edison Yu's team believes that February's delivery decline reflects the seasonality of the Chinese New Year and that March is expected to see a strong rebound.