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China curbs graphite exports on national security grounds
Although China insists that the new export controls are not aimed at any specific country, they appear to be another result of U.S.-China trade tensions.
‘A Waterloo moment’ — Phrase of the Week
Chinese electric vehicle brand XPeng has been hit by a corruption scandal — an aftershock of a major setback last year.
China’s official electric vehicle battery recyclers fight wildcat workshops
China has an amazing, legal battery recycling industry. But opportunistic, informal operators are doing much of the recycling, which is causing serious soil, water, and air pollution.
‘Be blinded by a single leaf and not see Mount Tai’ — Phrase of the Week
China’s EV companies are eyeing international markets, but stiff domestic competition may mean they miss the forest for the trees.
Editor’s note for June 13, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China’s Phoenix EV battery promises an eight-minute charge for a 600-mile drive
Many of China’s upcoming new EV batteries are named after mythical beasts, and some of them have already entered the reality of mass production.
China’s top 15 electric vehicle companies
The future of road transport is being forged in China. These are its leading electric vehicle companies that are ready to take on the world.
The U.S. cannot do without Chinese battery companies, and these are the ones that matter
American car companies want to use Chinese battery technology in their new plants. Despite intense political opposition, the U.S. might have no other choice.
GAC Aion claims to be better than Tesla, but how good is it really?
Chinese electric car company GAC Aion has high sales and investment numbers, and says it has world-leading tech. Its IPO is in sight, but not all is exactly as it seems.
Troubles deepen for electric vehicle brand XPeng
On Friday, XPeng announced 2022 annual revenue of 26.86 billion yuan ($3.89 billion), a year-on-year increase of 28%, and a net loss of 9.14 billion yuan ($1.32 billion), which is 87.9% larger than the previous year.
Editor’s note for March 2, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for March 1, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Mini electric cars are big in China — will the rest of the world catch on?
China’s highest selling electric sedan in 2022 was a miniature car. They are cheap, maneuverable, practical for urban driving, and greener than full-size electric cars.
Will Xiaomi be the world’s first smartphone company to launch an electric car?
Xiaomi, the consumer electronics and smartphone company that some compare to Apple, is preparing for a big electric car reveal this year. Consumers have been eager to see images of the new car, but all they’ve gotten so far are leaked photos of an early draft design.
China’s EV-making machine | Live with Lizzi Lee
Tu Le, managing director of Sino Adult Insights, talks about the rise of the Chinese EV industry, BYD’s glowing success, and EV trends to watch out for in 2023.
Could Chinese companies produce revolutionary solid state batteries by 2024?
Solid state batteries are the tantalizing next frontier of electric vehicle batteries, and a wide range of battery, auto, and even internet companies are talking about manufacturing them, but the hype seems premature.
China’s BYD to launch luxury electric sedan in India
Despite geopolitical tensions between Delhi and Beijing, electric vehicle brand BYD is making a big play in the Indian market.
China’s traditional car companies are getting electric vehicles right
What does it take to succeed in China’s electric vehicle industry? Money — and lots of it. If 2021 was a great year for new companies like NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto, 2022 has been a breakout year for traditional fuel companies becoming major electric players.
VW’s electric cars have software problems, and Chinese customers are angry
VW is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle business in China with a new joint venture that is about to start production. But Chinese customers are complaining about their faulty battery-powered cars and a problem that has plagued the whole company: buggy software.
Hozon Auto: high electric vehicle sales but few customers
Hozon Auto is a shooting star in China’s electric vehicle industry: This year, it suddenly achieved the highest sales after industry giant BYD. But these numbers aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
