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.