Tesla Recalls Over 1.1 mn EVs In China Due To Braking Issue
Elon Musk-run Tesla has recalled over 1.1 million electric vehicles (EVs), or nearly all the vehicles it has sold in China, in response to a braking problem. According to Engadget, the lack of an option to set regenerative braking intensity and receive…
Tesla Revs Up China Expansion As EV Rivals BYD, Geely Race Ahead
According to the Chinese Passenger Car Association, Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory delivered 75,842 vehicles in China in April, outpacing Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. Tesla’s Model Y was the bestseller with 49,059 units sold, followed by the Model 3 with 26,783 units sold. …
The Push For EVs: How American Elites Are Selling Out To China
The Biden administration continues to foist electric vehicles on the American public. While most Americans can’t afford to make the switch, China is set to make out like a bandit. Since their inception, EVs have been a luxury item for…
China’s BYD Cuts Starting Price For Seal EV; Aims To Extend Lead
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -BYD Co Ltd on Wednesday cut the starting price of its best-selling Seal sedan by 10%, as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant seeks to extend its lead in the world’s largest auto market with lower-priced products. The…
New Ninebot Q80C Is A Tiny Electric Moped With Retro Styling
Electric scooters are fast becoming accepted means of mobility in multiple Asian and European markets. Unlike the US with its sprawling cities and wide roads, most urbanized areas in Asia and Europe are tightly knit, with establishments situated in close…
Battle For China’s Electric SUV Market Heats Up At Home And Abroad
SHANGHAI, May 8 (Reuters) – China is ground zero for the price war in electric vehicles and the battleground is shifting to SUV-styled EVs, the largest segment of the market, dominated by Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and BYD (002594.SZ). The market, crowded with more…
MG Motor Launches Cheapest EV In India, Less Than $10K
China-based MG Motor recently brought to market the cheapest EV in India. MG Motor is owned by China’s SAIC Motor and competes in India against automakers, including Tata Motors, among others. We often talk about China being the world’s largest EV market…
Richest Man In Vietnam Doubles Down On Risky $10.9 billion Wager On EVs
SINGAPORE – It is a familiar story: a business mogul parlaying much of his fortune into a massive bet on electric vehicles (EVs), only to fall on hard times. Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong is among the latest to take after Mr…
Chinese-Owned Electric London Taxi Maker Reveals Next-Gen Tech
The Chinese-owned London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has revealed the new platform that will underpin its electric vehicles, including the famous London black cab. LEVC – which shares its Geely parent company with Volvo, Lotus, Polestar and Proton – says the new platform…
Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands Expand To Global Markets
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Osamu Furukawa has driven lots of Japanese cars for his business converting classic gasoline-powered models to electric. But his favorite ride is an import: A battery-powered SUV from China’s BYD Auto. BYD Auto is part of…
