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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…