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IAT, Yazaki set up JV to tap NEVs

Beijing’s economic and technological development area welcomed another joint venture focused on new energy vehicles this week. Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology Co Ltd, a joint venture between IAT Automobile Technology Co Ltd and Yazaki (China) Investment Corp, was officially established on Monday in Beijing E-Town — an economic and technological development area in…

Global backlash on EU tariffs

The SAIC Anji cargo ship docks close to lines of vehicles in Shandong province in May. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY Major carmakers in China and Germany have expressed their opposition to the European Union’s decision to impose additional tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, which they said is protectionist and harmful. The newly added tariffs, which are…

Green methanol route to nation’s carbon goal

The Geely logo is seen on a rim at a car dealership in Shanghai, on Aug 17, 2021. [Photo/Agencies] China’s energy experts and business leaders are calling for accelerated development of green methanol, underscoring its potential as a renewable fuel to support the country’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. Li Shufu, chairman of…

Audi China advances biodiversity campaign with new guidebook

Beijing Biodiverse City Ancient Tree Guidebook and Beijing Biodiverse City Bird-watching Guidebook. CHINA DAILY Birds and trees are not often associated with cars or automotive manufacturers. But Audi is a maverick that has stepped forward to change the stereotype, convinced that biodiversity in major cities is essential for sustainable development. For the past two years, the…

Nissan underscores commitment to China at CIIE

Isao Sekiguchi, Nissan’s corporate vice-president, delivers a speech at the CIIE on Nov 6, 2024. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] With China’s evolving market trends, Nissan is accelerating its electrification efforts, planning to launch eight new energy models, including five under the Nissan brand, by fiscal year 2026 to meet diverse consumer needs. Isao Sekiguchi, Nissan’s…

Insiders: Partnerships crucial in driving NEV industry forward

A Porsche electric car on display at the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Open and collaborative partnerships are the intrinsic forces for developing the global new energy vehicle industry, in order to drive technological advancements and tackle climate change, officials and executives said on Wednesday. China’s NEVs not only provide…

China reports sharp increase in EV charging facilities

BEIJING — The number of charging piles for electric vehicles (EV) in China reached 11.43 million as of the end of September this year, marking an increase of 49.6 percent from a year ago, latest government data showed. Among them, around 3.33 million were public charging facilities while 8.1 million were private, according National Energy…

Porsche showcases iconic turbo spirit at CIIE

The electric Macan Turbo and the 911 Turbo (930) are showcased at the 7th China International Import Expo, which runs from Nov 5 to 11 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German sportscar maker Porsche is showcasing its pioneering “turbo spirit” at the ongoing China International Import Expo as it transitions from the era of…

BMW looks to deepen cooperation, innovation

A BMW M5 is seen at the BMW booth at the 7th China International Import Expo. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] BMW said it is looking to strengthen cooperation and innovation with China’s leading technology players to develop products tailored to meet the needs of Chinese consumers. The German premium carmaker made the remarks on Tuesday…

Beijing E-Town welcomes new energy technology joint venture

Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology, jointly funded by IAT Automobile Technology and Yazaki (China) Investment, was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing E-Town. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology, jointly funded by IAT Automobile Technology and Yazaki (China) Investment, was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing E-Town, an economic and…