Tesla Model 3, GAC Aion S, & BMW 530Le Shine In Depressed Chinese EV Market — EV Sales Report

Credit to Author: Jose Pontes| Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 02:21:12 +0000

There seem to be no end to the end-of-incentives hangover in China, with the Chinese plug-in market dropping a steep 27% year over year (YoY), and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) crashing 45% YoY last month. Additionally, BEVs finally got dragged into the red ink, dropping a harsh 20% in September. The overall auto market was not so catastrophic, sliding down just 6% Yo

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Energy Storage News: CATL Factory In Germany & Rio Tinto’s Lithium Plant In California

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:00:10 +0000

CATL battery factorySupply increases to meet demand. CATL is building its first battery factory outside China in Germany and Rio Tinto says leftover rocks from its borax mine in California may have a higher concentration of lithium that any other US location.

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Byton 2.0 At Frankfurt Auto Show — Are We There Yet?

Credit to Author: Nicolas Zart| Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 22:50:44 +0000

I’m still bullish on Byton, but with caution about the direction the company is taking. Although similar to the original target of delivering autonomous electric vehicles (EV) globally, the last round of investments gives more food for thought

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CATL’s Energy Storage Systems Solutions Show Strong Momentum Following U.S. Debut At Solar Power International 2019

Credit to Author: Sponsored Content| Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 22:08:19 +0000

CATL Energy Storage Systems SolutionsContemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the world’s leading battery manufacturer, made a successful U.S. debut at Solar Power International 2019 (SPI), underscoring its leadership in battery innovation and safety through technologies core with the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry system, building new partnerships to fuel its market penetration worldwide, and sharing its vision for greater sustainable development driven by the energy sector

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China EV Sales Report — Baojun E-Series New #1 In Receding Market

Credit to Author: Jose Pontes| Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 07:27:53 +0000

The end-of-incentives hangover deepened in August for the Chinese plug-in vehicle market, with the market dropping a steep 12% year over year (YoY) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) crashing 51%. Amazingly, fully electric vehicles (BEVs) managed to grow, by 4%, a small increase over the 1% growth rate of July, which means BEVs are currently the only ray of light in the Chinese auto market (the overall market also dropped, by 8% YoY)

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Beyond E-Mobility, CATL Is Promoting Energy Storage System Solutions To The World

Credit to Author: Sponsored Content| Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2019 16:10:59 +0000

CATL is best known as one of the largest manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) in the world. It has a portfolio of high-profile, multinational clients including BMW, Volkswagen, Ford, and GM. The company’s battery technologies, including ESS, have long battery life, high system energy density, and are well recognized for their safety

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Xpeng Starts Delivery Of 2020 G3 This Weekend

Credit to Author: Nicolas Zart| Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2019 19:14:56 +0000

Xpeng Motors G3 2020, courtesy of Xpeng MotorsXpeng Motors (Xpeng) kicked off the delivery of its Xpeng G3 2020 Edition EV at the Chengdu Motor Show this weekend and thus hit another milestone. Less than 2 months after launching the new, enhanced, high-performance version of its G3 SUV series, the company beat most delivery estimates while continuing its steady rollout strategy

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Tesla Will Obtain Battery Cells From LG Chem For Chinese Model 3 Production

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2019 03:57:10 +0000

Tesla has agreed to source battery cells for the Model 3 cars it makes at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai from LG Chem. The cells will be made in China. CATL and Panasonic may also provide battery cells in the future.

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Chinese EV Sales In July: After The Subsidy Storm

Credit to Author: Jose Pontes| Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 07:10:08 +0000

After an end-of-incentives derived surge in June, July saw the expected hangover, with the Chinese plug-in vehicle market dropping 7% year over year (YoY), and the 70,000 units of last month representing less than half of the deliveries of the previous month. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) sank 22% YoY in July, their worst drop in over two years, while, amazingly, fully electric vehicles (BEVs) still managed to grow, if only by 1%, despite the gloom all around them (the overall market also dropped 4%)

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