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Evonik invests in Chinese graphene company SuperC

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Specialty chemicals company Evonik has invested in battery specialist SuperC. The Chinese company is a provider of graphene materials that improve the range, robustness, charging speed, and service life of lithium-ion batteries. By investing in SuperC, we are supporting a cutting-edge technology with a promising future.

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Nvidia expands partnerships with Chinese automakers

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On Monday, March 18, Nvidia announced plans to expand its partnerships with BYD and other Chinese automakers. The software company is collaborating with Chinese automakers, building self-driving vehicles with AI-augmented infotainment systems. With the Drive Thor chip, Nvidia is helping Chinese automakers do just that.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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Geely Auto Group (Geely Auto) officially announced the widely reported formation of Zeekr—a new electric mobility technology and solutions company based in China that will serve growing global demand for premium electric vehicles. The Chinese name of Zeeker has been confirmed as Ji Ke.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

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Europe, the birthplace of the automobile industry, to North America across the Pacific Ocean, has always been the top stage that Chinese car companies hope to step on. However, the Southeast Asian market at home has recently become a new target for many car companies. What is the mystery behind it?.

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Chinese EV company Xpeng Motors raises US$400M in Series C; Xiaomi strategic investor

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We are a strong believer that smart mobility and autonomous driving are going to transform our daily lives, and we share the same vision with Xiaomi that technology innovation is the key driver in reshaping our future transportation. The company plans to launch the P7 sedan in the spring 2020 and will start delivery in 2Q 2020.

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LGES signs battery supply agreement with Chinese supplier

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LG Energy Solution (LGES) signed a battery supply agreement with Chinese supplier Changzhou Liyuan New Energy Technology. The company’s expertise and production capabilities will play a pivotal role in expanding our LFP battery offerings and supporting the transition towards a more sustainable future,” said an LGES spokesperson.

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The best Chinese EV manufacturer is an American company: Tesla

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The best Chinese EV manufacturer right now happens to be owned by an American company, Tesla. During Tesla’s Q2 2022 earnings call yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk complimented the Chinese competition but noted that the best Chinese EV manufacturer is Tesla China. Tesla and America have a lot to be proud of.

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