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APRIL 27, 2011

CSG) signed a strategic agreement calling for the companies to open a battery switch station and joint education center in Guangzhou before the end of the year, while working to formalize a joint-venture partnership. Better Place and China Southern Power Grid Co. CSG is the world’s eighth-largest utility, according to the Fortune Global 500.

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JULY 15, 2013

the world’s fifth-largest LCD maker, have signed an agreement to form a joint venture to produce battery packs for electric vehicles. million to build a battery pack plant that will have an annual production capacity of 200 MWh (capable of powering about 10,000 electric vehicles) by the second half of 2014, according to the report.

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JULY 8, 2022

Battery-swapping technology aims to address the shortcomings of conductive fast-charging. NIO users have completed more than 10 million battery swaps, with the daily average exceeding 30,000 swaps. Although IDTechEx believes battery-swapping remains unlikely to thrive in the US, many Chinese OEMs are now entering the European market.

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MARCH 14, 2012

Australia-based CAP-XX Limited, a developer of thin, prismatic supercapacitors, has developed a supercapacitor module which supplies the cranking current to start the engine in Stop-Start vehicles (also known as start-stop, idle-stop, or micro-hybrid vehicles), reducing wear on the battery and eliminating the need for larger, more expensive ones.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

and Toyota Motor Corporation signed an agreement to establish a joint company to research and development for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Core parts for electrified vehicles such as batteries, motors and power electronics are among the products that BYD develops in-house. BYD Company Ltd.

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MARCH 25, 2021

The Chinese name of Zeeker has been confirmed as Ji Ke. Under the plans, Zeekr will use Geely Holding Group’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA)—unveiled last year—and will include its own battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies and electric vehicle supply chain support.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

A123 Systems has been selected to develop Li-ion battery packs for a new, 2012 model year electric passenger car from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), the largest automaker in China. Tags: Batteries China. ATBS), the joint venture established between A123 and SAIC Motor Co.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Chairman of Guangzhou Automobile Group Zeng Qinghong (left) and Toyota President Akio Toyoda (right). and Toyota Motor Corporation signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement to deepen their partnership in the fields of electrification and intelligent networking.

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APRIL 22, 2011

will ramping up lithium-ion battery output in lower-cost China to reduce manufacturing expenses as much as 30%. Japanese companies once enjoyed an edge in development and mass production of these batteries, which are used to power mobile phones, laptop computers and other products. The Nikkei reports that Panasonic Corp. billion).

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JULY 18, 2011

a division of the Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group Corporation, have received approval from the Chinese government for their joint venture to co-manufacture lithium-ion energy storage systems for the China market. Ener1, Inc. and Wanxiang Electric Vehicle Co., The new company—Zhejiang Wanxiang Ener1 Power System Co.,

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JUNE 5, 2022

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) will increase the production capacity of natural graphite anode material from 2,000 tons/year to 12,000 tons/year at its Chinese subsidiary Qingdao Anode Kasei and affiliated company Qingdao Lingda Kasei. The production line is scheduled to start operation in the first half of fiscal 2023.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

XPeng unveiled its new G9 flagship smart SUV at the 19th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. XPENG currently has the largest supercharging network among all Chinese auto brands, with 550 branded supercharging stations and 1,734 free supercharging stations nationwide in China as of 31 October 2021.

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MARCH 13, 2013

California-based Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with China-based Sichuan Automobile Industry Co., Sichuan Automobile Industry Co.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Volkswagen AG and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., We believe this cooperation would not only benefit our two organizations, but would also be of great value to our customers, a sound environment and the Chinese society in general. —An Jin, Chairman of the Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co.,

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AUGUST 2, 2019

a member of China-based Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GAC Components is a subsidiary of major Chinese car manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group with the sixth-largest market share in the increasingly environmentally strict China. GAC Components mainly manufactures automobile interior parts, electric components, etc.

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APRIL 19, 2013

Johnson Controls will provide its Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) advanced lead-acid battery technology to power the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Start-Stop and other vehicles made in China to serve the China market. The battery restarts the engine when the driver’s foot releases the brake pedal or engages the clutch. Micro Hybrid battery.

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JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. —Energy-saving and new energy vehicle plan. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Mustang Mach-E will offer Chinese customers a smart cockpit equipped with Ford’s latest driver-assist technologies and infotainment system with advanced firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates. Mustang Mach-E will become available in China later this year. Ford is investing more than $11.5 billion in electric vehicle development through 2022.

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APRIL 16, 2020

EV sales are expected to reach 25% of the Chinese market by 2030. Chinese ICE passenger car market. With Renault support in terms of quality and technologies, JMEV will cover 45% of Chinese EV market in 2022 with 4 core models. Ltd (eGT) and Jiangxi Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle Co. JMEV was created in 2015. LCV market.

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JULY 10, 2012

GSR is honored to lead this round of investment in a disruptive technology that we believe has great promise for the Chinese automotive market and potentially building a global EV platform. This marks Protean Electric’s entry into China, the world's largest automobile market. In 2011, China automobile sales exceeded 18.5

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The Chinese plant in Dadong also began producing the BMW iX3 this year. The company is investing in production equipment for highly integrated e-drives and high-voltage batteries at the Competence Center for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing. The expansion of electromobility in the production network continues.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Better Place and Chery Automobile Co.—China’s As part of the collaboration agreement, the Chery exhibit at Auto China 2010 features elements of the Better Place EV solution, including EV charge spots and battery-switch technology displayed with a Riich G5 sedan.

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APRIL 19, 2021

Audi and its Chinese partner companies FAW and SAIC are showing four world premieres: the brand-new Audi A6 e-tron concept vehicle and the all-round updated Audi Q5L, in addition to the Audi A7L and an SUV study, still kept beneath a cover, named Audi concept Shanghai.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Results from a study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University, Ford and Drexel University suggest that Chinese consumers are more receptive to adopting battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) than their American counterparts, regardless of subsidies. The study is published in the journal Transportation Research Part A.

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MARCH 4, 2021

In the last year, there has been an explosive need for EV batteries. As manufacturers set to ramp product back up to produce everything from automobiles, airplanes and construction tools, they will begin to return to normal production cycles. by Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty Industries. Currently, the U.S.

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APRIL 20, 2013

China automaker JAC (Jianghuai Automobile Co) will sign a cooperation agreement on the export of 2,000 battery electric vehicles with US-based GreenTech Automotive Corp. GTA) to develop the US electric vehicle market. In February 2013, a sample EV was sent to the US for testing and performance inspections.

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APRIL 7, 2011

BMW Group and its Chinese joint venture partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. The plug-in was developed exclusively for the Chinese automobile market and produced at the Shenyang site. Series production of the automobile is to start in China in 2013.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Lexus is introducing its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the UX 300e, at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. The UX 300e is scheduled to go on sale in the Chinese and European markets in 2020, and in Japan early in 2021. Lexus focus on sound management lets drivers enjoy comfortable tranquility in the cabin.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The joint Chinese brand of Daimler and its partner BYD (Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology, BDNT) is tracking toward the market introduction of the DENZA EV in 2014, as announced earlier. The battery-electric vehicle will see its world premiere in April 2014 at the Auto China trade fair in Beijing. DENZA on the dyno. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

Although the traction motor system will be launched in the Chinese market first, Nidec plans to make the product available to European automobile manufacturers as well in the near future. Mass production will start in 2019 in Nidec’s new dedicated 66,000 m 2 factory in the Pinghu Economic Development Zone near Shanghai.

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

China is pushing toward an all-electric vehicle future, and officials predict that a complete ban on gas-powered automobiles will happen by 2040. Chinese consumers are already adopting EVs in large numbers and are on track to purchase more than one million by the end of 2018.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have agreed on a wide-ranging collaboration that will maximize the strengths of the Swedish and Chinese automotive groups, delivering synergies in powertrains, sharing of electric vehicle architecture, joint procurement, autonomous drive technologies and aftersales.

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MAY 9, 2017

China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. The company ranked 5 th among all brands in J.D.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

StreetScooter GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post and market leader for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group (Chery) establishing a joint venture between the two companies. Total investment could be up to €500 million.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Baidu will provide intelligent driving capabilities to power the passenger vehicles for the new venture, and Geely, which holds the distinction of best-selling Chinese automobile brand in past years under the Volvo and Geely brands, will contribute its expertise in automobile design and manufacturing.

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APRIL 25, 2013

Geely Automobile Group and Detroit Electric Inc. have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop battery-electric vehicles and related electric drive systems for the China market. I am confident that we can become a leader of pure electric vehicles in the Chinese market within the next 18 months. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

A key element of the brand’s continued strategic development will be local production of future battery-electric MINI vehicles in the world’s largest market for electromobility. To this end, the BMW Group has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor. Click to enlarge.

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