China begins construction of national self-driving test center
Companies participating in the test center groundbreaking ceremony include Nio, Li Auto, Changan Automobile, SAIC-GM, BYD, Great Wall Motor, Geely, GAC, and Huawei.
Owners complain about unusual noise from new Li ONE when driving at high speed
Several Weibo users have reported that their Li ONE vehicles are making unusual noises while driving at high speeds, suspected to be from the generator.
Guest Post
2022 might be winning year for Xpeng – and the stock is finally fairly priced now
This article presents a forecast of Xpeng's EV sales in 2022 and evaluates its stock by analyzing each model of Xpeng and using the valuation multiples.
Tesla cuts Model 3 standard range price in China by about $2,323
Effective immediately, the starting price of the Model 3 Standard Range version in China after subsidies has been reduced by 15,000 yuan ($2,323) to 235,900 yuan, Tesla announced Friday.
Horizon Robotics launches Journey 5 chip with 128 TOPS of AI computing power
If car companies use multiple chips to build autonomous driving domain controllers, they can reach a maximum of 1,024 TOPS, which can support L4 autonomous driving, the company said.
Nio's OEM JAC denies reports that it may produce EVs for Xiaomi
How smartphone giant Xiaomi will produce its cars has been the focus of attention recently. JAC Motors, Nio's OEM, has denied reports that it could potentially be OEM for Xiaomi's car business.
Who are the battery suppliers of the major Chinese new car makers?
In terms of low-cost lithium iron phosphate batteries, Gotion Hi-Tech is likely to be chosen by Nio, a study said.
Former head of Great Wall Motor's premium EV brand reportedly leaves to start new venture
Li Peng, formerly head of Great Wall Motor's premium EV brand Saloon, left earlier this year to found U Power, a smart electric vehicle brand, caijing.com.cn reported Wednesday.
CATL founder says world of battery chemistry far more unknown than known
Zeng disagreed with the widely held belief that battery chemistry is no longer innovative and can only be improved in physical structure, saying, "We're happy to explore the mysteries."
Analysts expect lithium prices to rise to previous record high this year
Lithium carbonate prices are expected to reach RMB 180,000 ($27,733) per ton in the second half of the year, the previous record high, said analysts.