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Chery to be 1st automaker to adopt CATL's sodium-ion batteries

CN EV Post

CATL's sodium-ion batteries are not far from starting to be installed in vehicles, after the Chinese power battery giant unveiled the new batteries in July 2021. CATL's sodium-ion batteries will first be used in Chery's models, the battery maker announced today. Its booth at the event is 8B05 in Hall 8.2.

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Huawei says upcoming Luxeed S7 EV is ‘superior to Tesla’s Model S’

Teslarati

Smartphone maker Huawei has partnered with the China-owned Chery Automobile on the electric vehicle (EV) brand Luxeed, set to unveil its first vehicle in the coming months. The car will make its debut in late November,” Chengdong said during a launch event held on Monday. “It It will be superior to Tesla’s Model S in various aspects.”

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Chinese automakers hit by production issues with Huawei computing unit, sources say – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Some Chinese automakers have had to delay deliveries of flagship models due to production issues with a computing unit made by tech giant Huawei , five people with knowledge of the matter said. Huawei, Chery and Seres did not respond to Reuters requests for comment. Changan Auto has said it plans to own up to 40% of the new company.

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Huawei’s smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Huawei Technologies has two huge booths at this week’s event, and there are at least seven Chinese automakers touting its Qiankun installed in their cars as the most sophisticated advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) to date. ” said Evangelos Simoudis, an investor and corporate adviser.

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Global Top 20 November 2020

EV Sales

On the PHEV side, the favorite for the 2020 Selling trophy is the VW Passat PHEV, that thanks to strong results in both China and Europe, was last month Best Selling PHEV, and only a surprising score by the BMW 530e/Le twins in December will change the current chain of events.

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Chinese carmakers take centre stage with hybrid and plug-in cars

Green Cars News

The on-going North American International Auto Show and the forthcoming Geneva Auto Show are two of the most prestigious motoring events in the calendar: and now a new super power is stealing the spotlight. Chinese carmakers have arrived in style: and they’re bringing hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars with them.

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Electric cars shine in Shanghai

Green Cars News

As the Chinese government focuses its efforts on energy efficiency, electric cars have taken centre stage at the Shanghai Auto Show. Unsurprisingly, Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto has three electric models on display - the F3DM, F6DM and the e6. Chery Automobile also took the opportunity to debut a concept battery car - the Riichi M1.