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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…

China’s Hozon To Produce EVs In Thailand For Southeast Asian Market

BANGKOK – China’s Hozon New Energy Automobile will make electric vehicles in Thailand for the Southeast Asian market, a Thai official said on Saturday, as it follows others in building facilities in the region’s major auto production hub.  Hozon signed…

Chinese State Media Reports Country Will Speed Construction Of EV Charging Facilities

Chinese state media reports Friday, quoting the nation’s cabinet, that the country will speed up the construction of charging facilities for new energy vehicles (NEV) such as electric cars, and improve policies for purchasing and using them.  The government is…

China Prepares To Bolster EV Charging Infrastructure; Tesla Raises Model S, X Prices In China

China has proposed to fast-track the construction of charging facilities for new energy vehicles like electric cars and improve policies for purchasing and using them.  China which boasts of the largest auto market is accelerating toward an electric future.  Improved charging infrastructure for new…

Wireless Charging For EVs Is Coming Soon — And You’ll Love It

A handful of vehicles with wireless charging are now in production in China and South Korea.  “We hope to have vehicles with factory-installed wireless charging in the U.S. and Europe in the next two or three years,” WiTricity chief marketing…

Japanese Automakers Face Major Sales Crisis In China As Local EVs Dominate Market

Japanese car manufacturers are seeing their sales tumble in China as the nation continues its rapid adoption of electric vehicles, many of which are being built by local companies.  Industry data has revealed that total sales of Japanese auto brands in China fell 32%…

Tesla Raises EV Prices Globally, With The Biggest Increase In China

Tesla has raised prices in its most important electric vehicle markets, including China and the United States, reversing a series of recent price cuts that have pushed the company’s profit margin to the lowest since 2020 and sparked a price war.  The US car…

Is This The New Mazda 6? Mystery Electric Sedans Teased In China

A successor to the ageing Mazda 6 sedan may be in development after all, with the choice of hybrid or electric power – but from an unlikely source: China.  Mazda executives have repeatedly poured cold water on plans for a new Mazda 6 –…

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…

bp pulse and Uber Team Up On Driver Charging As EV Momentum Builds

bp and Uber today announced a new global mobility agreement which will see the companies work together to help accelerate Uber’s commitment to become a zero-tailpipe emissions mobility platform in the US, Canada and Europe by 2030 and globally by…