Etiqueta: SAIC

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) enjoyed strong growth in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market in April, as BYD models dominated.

China is set to invest around 6 billion yuan ($820 million) to promote research and development in all-solid-state batteries, the local media outlet China Daily reported on Wednesday

Geely sold 730,000 vehicles in the January-March period, marking a 27% year-on-year growth.

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China also overtook Japan as the largest auto exporter, but such achievements are also adding to tensions with the West.

BYD India might not admit it, but its operations are under scrutiny. Just like those of Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corporation, which sells cars under the Morris Garages brand in India.

Volkswagen’s Audi premium group is pushing deeper into the Chinese market with domestic partnerships, signing a deal with state-owned SAIC to develop new EVs for the mainland. This comes as global rivals like GM and Ford look to minimize losses in the region.

Turkey Talking With BYD And Chery About Potential EV Factories

Chinese electric car manufacturers BYD and Chery are in ongoing discussions with the Turkish government on potential electric vehicle (EV) factories.