Author: Linda Ma

The use of blade BYD batteries is not only for passenger vehicles, but will also be used for commercial electric vehicles. On September 19, BYD debuted the use of blade batteries on the bus chassis technology platform called the Ebus Blade platform, at the IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, according to the company’s press release on Monday. This platform uses a blade battery which byd is called very safe and very durable and revolutionizes battery-electric transportation. Blade Byd battery was first launched in March 2020 and was proven to work very well in passenger electric vehicles CTP (cell to cell)…

Chinese auto company BYD Automobile Co. Ltd. announced that the construction of its first electric car factory outside China will be located in Thailand. Currently, the company has officially signed a contract with WHA Corporation Public Company Limited for the purchase of land and construction of a factory in WHA Rayong 36 Industrial Estate. BYD describes Thailand as the largest car market in ASEAN and a car manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with strong EV ambitions. “Thailand has a strong base in the automotive industry with first-class manufacturing capabilities so we chose to build a factory here after careful consideration,”…

Kia Corp is expected to produce electric vehicles in the United States from 2024 to qualify for a new electric vehicle tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act, South Korean media Maeil Business Newspaper and TV channel SBS reported on Tuesday, citing an undisclosed auto industry source. named. The Inflation Reduction Act signed by US President Joe Biden last month exempts Hyundai and Kia Corp. from the federal tax credit for not having electric vehicle assembly facilities in North America. One of the highlights of the Act is the electric vehicle tax credit which makes it available for another 10…

While most manufacturers have announced their electrification targets, several mobility companies are doing the same. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wants drivers to use EVs. Companies in the process of moving towards electrification by setting a deadline of 2030 will not use vehicles with internal combustion engines. Speaking to CBS News, Khosrowshahi said he is aiming to become all-electric by the end of the decade in the US, Canada and Europe. This weekend, Uber is expanding the option of using electric vehicles for their rides. Known as Uber’s Comfort Electric option, the program will be available in 25 different cities and…

Huawei recently revealed its first electric SUV, the Aito M5, in collaboration with Chinese EV manufacturer Seres. This new model will compete with the Tesla Model Y and other electric cars in China which is the largest electric vehicle market in the world today. The all-electric Aito M5 is claimed to have a range of up to 620 kilometers, exceeding its competitors in the same segment. For example, the Tesla Model Y has a mileage of 545 km or the EVs from German manufacturers BMW and Audi offer around 550 km of mileage. Huawei says the Aito M5 performs “much…

Dongfeng Motors is introducing Mengshi (which means “warrior” in mandarin) as a new brand, with two off-road-focused EV concepts set to enter production in 2023. Some of you may have heard this name before, thanks to the Warrior M50 model, a Chinese “engineered Hummer” based on the Mengshi EQ2050 military truck. According to the official presentation, the M logo stands for Military, Man, Marvelous, Mission, and Mengshi. The first concept from Mengshi is a large five-door SUV called the M-Terrain and M-Terrain Sport, then the second is a two-door pickup. Both feature similar design proportions to the Hummer with off-road…

BYD has previously announced that it will enter the market in a number of European countries. Recent reports from German media say BYD will come with three electric vehicle models for the European market. The three electric vehicle models planned for Europe are the Tang EV electric SUV already offered in Norway, the Han EV electric sedan and the Atto 3. BYD Atto 3 is the global name for BYD Yuan Plus. This electric vehicle has also arrived for the Australian market. The BYD Atto 3 is based on BYD’s 800 volt electric car platform called e-platform 3.0. Meanwhile Tang…

The Wuling Air ev is the first electric vehicle model from SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) for the global market. This electric vehicle has these features, including Integrated Floating Widescreen with 10.25 inch meter cluster screen (7 inches for Standard Range) and the same sized head unit screen, Extended Horizon LED DRL, Electric Parking Brake, Hill Hold Control, Auto Vehicle Holding (AVH), ABS, EBD, TPMS, WIND, IoV, sound module for pedestrian warning, ISOFIX, ESC, and Smart Start System. Wuling Air ev is equipped with a single electric motor that has a maximum power of 30 kW, or the equivalent of 40 hp and…

Earlier this month, Hedin Mobility Group announced that it would distribute and sell cars made by BYD to Germany. According to a report from Green Car Reports, sales are scheduled to begin through Hedin Mobility Group’s existing dealer network in October. In addition, the company said that it has plans to open specialty BYD stores in major cities. The first scheduled store is in Stockholm. BYD is an automotive company and battery manufacturer of the People’s Republic of China based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, which was founded in 2003. BYD is also one of the highest-volume manufacturers of plug-in cars,…

Yamaha motorcycle manufacturer is known to be preparing self-driving technology. This is known through the continued investment process made by Yamaha to one of the developers of the autonomous driving system, Tier IV. The investment made is a testament to the seriousness of this manufacturer, having first started the project in 2017. For information, Yamaha first conducted research and development of autonomous driving systems with racer Valentino Rossi that year. Initially, Yamaha’s autonomous system could only drive in a straight line at speeds below 150 km/h. Then now, the system has developed and can run the bike around the track…

Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) announced that Hino was expelled from membership due to emission certification testing violations, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. CJPT is an environmentally friendly light commercial vehicle project that was established in April 2021 with the hope of contributing to achieving carbon neutrality and reducing the burden on drivers and workers. CJPT consists of several manufacturers such as Suzuki, Isuzu, Toyota, Hino, and Daihatsu. One of the goals of this consortium is to educate the public about environmentally friendly vehicles in the commercial sector. The consortium will introduce heavy duty fuel cell electric trucks for mainline…

China will extend the tax exemption on new energy vehicle purchases until the end of 2023. China extended the tax exemption on purchases of new energy vehicles worth a total of 100 billion yuan, state media Xinhua reported citing a cabinet meeting on Friday (19/8/2022), Reuters reported. Earlier, citing Bloomberg on Thursday (23/6/2022), China considered extending the tax exemption on new energy vehicle purchases in a bid to boost spending in the auto sector, state television reported, citing a State Council meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang. Supporting policies such as tax abolition aim to increase demand for new energy…