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Hongguang Mini EV was world's top-selling new energy vehicle in April
Chinese automaker SAIC Motor's Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was the top-selling new energy passenger car in the world in April this year with 29,251 units sold, according to EV Sales Blog.
Apple in talks with CATL, BYD over battery supply deal for its EV, Reuters reports
Apple requires potential battery suppliers to have a production base in the US, the report said, adding that CATL is reluctant to build a plant in the US because of tensions between China and the US.
Nio's OEM JAC sold 9,113 electric passenger cars in May, up 132% year-on-year
JAC sold 9,113 all-electric passenger cars in May, up 131.81 percent year-on-year but down 12.41 percent from April.
OPPO's new trademark application signals further step in its car-building efforts
Rumors began to emerge in late April that Chinese smartphone giant OPPO would jump on the car-making bandwagon, and now the company's actions seem to be confirming those reports.
Geely sold 6,284 new energy vehicles in May, up 3 percent from a year earlier
Geely's new energy vehicle sales in May totaled 6,284 units, up 3 percent year-on-year, according to figures released by the Chinese automotive giant on June 7.
Chery sold 6,792 NEVs in May, up about 132 percent from a year earlier
The company's cumulative sales of new energy vehicles from January to May were 32,237 units, up 270.6 percent from a year earlier.
Great Wall Motor's EV brand Ora to start production of its Volkswagen Beetle look-alike in Q2 2022
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor's EV brand Ora's model that looks like the Volkswagen Beetle, the Lightning Cat, will go into production in the second quarter of 2022.
EV fires in China more than double in first five months compared to same period last year
As more consumers turn to electric vehicles, the number of fires associated with them is growing in tandem.
Evergrande Auto begins summer testing for 5 Hengchi models
Evergrande Auto began winter testing of the first mass-produced vehicle, Hengchi 1, in the cold environment of Inner Mongolia on Feb. 3 this year.
Geely launches new brand to cater to users
The brand will be user-led and user-operated, with user consensus defining the brand culture, and even the brand name "G Family" comes from the contributions of users.