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Tesla-inspired Chinese semi gets 960kW charging from BorgWarner

Electrek

Global auto supplier BorgWarner is launching a new, ultra-high speed 960kW EV charger that can charge up Windrose’ “Tesla-inspired” electric semi truck in about half an hour.

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The US and EU take different approaches to the threat of Chinese EV imports – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Chinese automaker BYD recently surpassed Tesla as the world’s leading seller of EVs, and it’s only one of several Chinese-owned brands that are already selling cars in the US and the EU. However, the world’s #2 and #3 auto markets differ in terms of their response to the threat from #1. The US currently imposes a 27.5

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Li Auto to build charging stations at 'NIO pace', report says

CN EV Post

Li Auto is aiming to build about 300 super-fast charging stations this year, and NIO also plans to add 10,000 new charging piles this year, according to local media. All of Li Auto's current models are extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), which are essentially plug-in hybrids. LI.US | 2015.HK

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Beijing show: Breakthrough Chinese LFP battery can add 600km of range in just 10 minutes

EV Central

Chinese battery-making giant CATL has launched its new Shenxing Plus battery at the Beijing motor show claiming it’s capable of adding as much as 600km of range after a short 10-minute charge and delivering a driving range of more than 1000km. 2024 CATL Shengxing Plus battery launch Beijing auto show.

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Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom

Baua Electric

The auto industry is electrifying, and all new cars will be electric in the relatively near future. And yet, the auto industry – which is responsible for more pollution than any other sector, at least in rich countries – still lobbies to worsen emissions reduction targets, even when those targets were already pushed back to begin with.

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Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits – ET Auto

Baua Electric

1 restricting Chinese content in batteries eligible for EV tax credits of up to USD 7,500, which sharply cut the number of eligible vehicles. China currently accounts for 70% of global output of graphite, which is used to make electric battery anodes, the negatively charged portion of the battery. New rules took effect on Jan.

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Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

However, as usual, the Chinese are on the case. Source: South China Morning Post via Tech Times Images: COSCO The post Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.