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Volkswagen’s Shanghai-based EV-only manufacturing plant completed
Volkswagen’s Shanghai-based EV-only manufacturing plant completed

SAIC Volkswagen launched on November 8 an all-new and BEV-focused manufacturing plant in Anting, Shanghai, only one year after the groundbreaking.

Nov. 10 , 2019
BYD, Toyota Agree to Establish Joint Company for Battery Electric Vehicle Research and Development
BYD, Toyota Agree to Establish Joint Company for Battery Electric Vehicle Research and Development

​Toyota City, Japan, November 7, 2019―BYD Company Ltd. (BYD) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that they have signed an agreement to establish a joint company to research and development for battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Nov. 7 , 2019
GAC Toyota likely to start FCV pilot operation using Toyota’s Mirai
GAC Toyota likely to start FCV pilot operation using Toyota’s Mirai

GAC Toyota plans to kick off the trial operation of Toyota’s “most advanced” hydrogen-powered vehicle at the end of 2019, according to Zeng Qinghong, chairman of GAC Group.

Nov. 5 , 2019
BYD puts e series’ fourth model “e3” onto the market
BYD puts e series’ fourth model “e3” onto the market

On October 24, the fourth model of BYD’s e series, the BYD e3, officially hit the market following the e1, the S2 and the e2. Offered in three variants, the new BEV model is priced between RMB103,800 and RMB119,800 after green-car subsidies.

Oct. 29 , 2019
FAW-VW’s e-Golf, e-Bora about to hit the market
FAW-VW’s e-Golf, e-Bora about to hit the market

The e-Golf and e-Bora will come to the market on October 29 according to FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co., Ltd..

Oct. 28 , 2019
Top 10 Chinese-startup-built EV models by Sept. insurance registration
Top 10 Chinese-startup-built EV models by Sept. insurance registration

In September, Chinese consumers bought the Mandatory Liability Insurance for Traffic Accidents of Motor Vehicles (MLI) for a total of 5,930 vehicles made by Chinese startups, according to the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.

Oct. 25 , 2019