Volvo Is Using Blockchain to Source Conflict-Free Cobalt For Its Electric Cars
Automaker Volvo Cars, owned by Chinese automotive group Geely, has produced electric cars with cobalt mapped on a blockchain, Reuters reports on Aug. 2. Blockchain used to combat child labor Per the report, Volvo also joined a project to monitor cobalt from…
Chinese State Media Questions Whether There Is Any Point Continuing Negotiations After Donald Trump’s ‘Destructive’ Tariff Threat
Chinese state media has expressed pessimism about whether trade talks with the United States should continue after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs within days of negotiations resuming last week. Senior officials also hit back at the US president’s accusation that…
Nio Ties With Razer To Roll Out Tailored EVs For E-sports Lovers
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has kicked off cooperations with Razer, one of the world’s leaders in high-performance gaming hardware and systems, Nio announced in a press release. As the first fruit of their partnership, a customized version of the Nio…
EV Startup Unveils New Insane Looking Electric Car With ‘400 miles’ Of Range
Human Horizons, a new China-based electric car startup, has launched its new premium all-electric smart brand, HiPhi, and unveiled its first car, the HiPhi 1, an insane-looking electric SUV with up to 400 miles of range. In a press release,…
Toyota Bets Big On Chinese EV Market With BYD Partnership
Toyota is partnering with BYD, a Chinese electric automaker, to build electric vehicles (EV)—and EV batteries—for the Chinese market. In a joint statement, the companies said that they would develop sedans and sport utility vehicles to be sold in China…
Didi Chuxing And Oil Giant BP Team Up To Build Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure In China
Ride-sharing and transportation platform Didi Chuxing announced today that it has formed a joint venture with BP, the British gas, oil and energy supermajor. to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure in China. The charging stations will be available to Didi and…
Magna & BAIC To Cooperate On EV Production
Magna and BAIC have officially signed a framework agreement with the Government of Zhenjiang (Chinese city) for the production of electric vehicles. The joint venture, led by BJEV, BAIC’s electric car subsidiary, is Magna’s first investment in a complete vehicle…
73% Of xEV Battery Nickel Deployment Falls On China, U.S. & Japan
Currently, the long-range BEVs use lithium-ion cells mostly with nickel-based cathodes. Nickel has become the major substance of modern xEV (BEV/PHEV/HEV) batteries and according to Adamas Intelligence, its usage increased in May by 57% year-over-year. The further analysis reveals that 73% of battery…
Tesla May Have Bad Taste In Other Regions, Not In China
China has welcomed Tesla with open arms, the latest reports revealed. While the American electric vehicle (EV) firm has been flagged with reports that its cars were burning up, the Chinese market continues to support the company for several reasons….
These Chinese EV Makers Are Eyeing The US And Europe Even As They Struggle At Home
At least six Chinese electric car makers say they’re determined to begin sales in Europe and the US this year or the next, but some of them barely have a presence at home, making those plans appear far-fetched. Declining Auto…
