EV Tech
Hina Battery becomes 1st battery maker to put sodium-ion batteries in EVs in China
The unveiling of the Sehol E10X test vehicle means that sodium-ion batteries are starting to be used in passenger cars, after the new batteries were mainly used in electric two-wheelers and for energy storage.
Li Auto aims to be world-leading AI firm by 2030
City NOA capabilities that enable end-to-end training without relying on high-precision maps will be available by the end of 2023 and will be an important starting point for Software 2.0's transformation of the physical world, said Li Auto's CEO.
Neta to launch models with CATL's skateboard chassis as early as 2024
The skateboard chassis enables a high level of integration never before seen in a car chassis, helping to significantly reduce development cycles and costs.
Nio unveils 500-kW ultra-fast charger that can charge EVs from 10% to 80% in 12 minutes
Nio unveiled a new charging pile with up to 500 kW of power that will make charging electric vehicles faster, especially for other brands.
Nio unveils 3rd-gen swap station, each with 2 LiDARs and 2 Nvidia Orin chips
LiDARs and Nvidia Orin chips enable more accurate vehicle-station collaboration to support functions such as summoning and auto-parking.
BYD reportedly developing LiDARs
BYD is increasing its investment in LiDAR research and development in order to secure core devices and ensure a safe and reliable supply chain, according to local media.
GAC Aion unveils its 3rd-gen EV platform AEP 3.0
The first model based on the platform will be the previously announced Hyper SSR all-electric supercar, which will begin deliveries in October 2023.
Nio, ZF sign deal to collaborate on steer-by-wire, a technology key to autonomous driving
This is the first time that ZF has secured a business partnership in Asia Pacific for steer-by-wire, a technology necessary to enable autonomous driving.
Geely affiliate unveils 600-kW supercharging tech that claims to add 300 km of range in 5 minutes
Geely affiliate VREMT says its 600-kW supercharging technology is now in mass production and ready to be brought to market quickly.
Nio exec disagrees ultra-fast charging will make swap stations uncompetitive
Fast charging is great, but battery swap stations are still more competitive, Nio vice president Shen Fei said.