CATL and Honda signed cooperation agreement to supply 56GWh of batteries for EVs and Hybrids

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) is one of the top suppliers of EV batteries in China and has been making inroads into supplying companies outside of China, such as BMW, Volkswagen,  Nissan and Renault. Now […]

8 New plug in hybrid and EV models available this March in China

A number of new electric car models come onto the scene each month in China. Below are 8 of the interesting fully electric and plug-in hybrid models that have arrived recently. Fully Electric Vehicles BAIC EX360 […]

China’s biggest battery manufacturer aims to become global player after raising $2 billion in an IPO

Contemporary Amperex Technology’s Initial Public Offering Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has been making waves in the news as of late, now with a $2 billion IPO target. CATL, which is the largest battery maker for buses […]

Government Of Shanghai Says Talks With Tesla Ongoing, Despite Recent Comments From Elon Musk

Despite recent comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk calling for US President Donald Trump to do something to help alleviate the burdens placed on US auto manufacturers selling their cars in China, talks are still running […]

Volkswagen first Chinese electric vehicle platform nearing release

Volkswagen EV Release Approaches Pictures of Volkswagen’s first Chinese electric vehicle built via its joint venture with JAC recently surfaced from patent filings. The vehicle looks very similar to the iEV7S, with some minor cosmetic changes. […]

Chinese 2017 Top 10 Companies for Installed Capacity in Battery Electric Buses

2017 Installed Electric Bus Battery Capacity in China 2017 was another big year for the deployment of electric buses in China, with 89,546 deployed, but who supplies the batteries that are creating the world’s largest electric […]

2017 Electric Car Sales — US, China, & Europe (Month By Month)

China Electric Car Sales December 2017 China’s EV Market Share Hits 3.3%, BAIC EC-Series = Superstar The rise and rise of the Chinese plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market is unstoppable, with yet another record performance in […]