Author: Linda Ma

VinFast has just announced an initial agreement to invest $2 billion to build a plant in North Carolina to make electric buses, sports vehicles (SUVs) along with batteries for electric vehicles. VinFast said it plans to have a total investment of US$4 billion in the first US manufacturing complex. Construction will begin this year as soon as the company obtains the necessary permits, and is expected to be completed by July 2024. The plant’s initial capacity is 150,000 units per year, Vinfast said. “With manufacturing facilities right in the US market, VinFast can stabilize prices and shorten product delivery times,…

BYD’s battery division, FinDreams Battery, is said to be a battery supplier to electric vehicle companies in China. FinDreams Battery seems to be supplying manufacturers like NIO and even Xiaomi Auto. However, the three companies have not commented on this until now. One source added that “the designated partnership between NIO and FinDreams Battery was completed before the Spring Festival, using BYD-made lithium iron phosphate batteries.” Furthermore, it was also revealed that in the second half of last year, several NIO employees had frequently visited BYD’s company location in Shenzhen. On the other hand, Xiaomi Auto is a relatively new…

The methanol-electric (e-methanol)-fueled vehicle from Geely began road tests at the Danish port of Aalborg on Monday 28 March. The vehicles tested were two sedans and a heavy truck. The environmentally friendly vehicle is run using e-methanol produced by the Power to X (PtX) solution, a sustainable, carbon-free and renewable fuel. Denmark wants to promote this type of fuel because e-methanol provides a solution for storing excess renewable energy and stabilizing the country’s electricity grid. Danish Transport Minister Trine Bramsen, who took part in the road tests of the vehicles, called for more support for these technologies. “This is not…

10 months after securing its last funding round, Zongmu Technology, a Chinese autonomous driving startup announced that it has closed a Series E funding round of more than $157 million. Dongyang State-owned Assets Investment Co and Zhejiang Caitong Capital Investment Co, are some of Zongmu’s main investors, with other investors including Sunic Capital, Zuoyu Capital and others. With the additional financing, Zongmu Technology will accelerate the development of autonomous vehicle systems projected for mass production. In addition, funds from this latest round will be used to build a campus in Dongyang, Zhejiang province, capable of supplying self-driving systems for 2…

China is pushing hard for the use of swap batteries in electric vehicles. This aims to speed up battery charging without having to wait for the charging process. Tesla actually rejected the use of swap batteries in electric cars last year. According to the electric car giant from the United States, the use of this swap battery will cause a number of problems and is not suitable for large-scale use. Launching the Autoblog page today, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Chinese automakers, Nio and Geely together with battery swap developer Aulton and Chinese oil producer, Sinopec, plan to build a total…

Incidents of burning cars lately often occur in several countries in the world. The potential for vehicle fires can occur in any type of vehicle. Fires in vehicles with internal combustion engines can come from fuel. For electric vehicles, a potential fire can occur due to a problem with the battery. One solution to the high number of electric vehicle fires is through the use of a swap battery system. In a battery swap system, electric vehicle batteries can be cooled while being charged outside the vehicle. When charging, thermal deviation such as high temperature is one of the causes…

Xiaomi has just launched their newest electric scooter named NAVEE N65. This electric scooter comes with a range of 65 km or about 40 miles on a single full charge. The NAVEE N65 uses a 48V 12.5 Ah lithium battery. The NAVEE N65 uses a 500W motor that can produce speeds of up to 25 kph (~16 mph). This device can go through roads with a slope of up to 25%. The NAVEE N65 comes with front EABS brakes, rear disc brakes and three speed modes. The NAVEE N65 is said to be ideal for commuting to the office and…

Hyundai Motor Group’s cumulative sales of green vehicles in the United States (US) surpassed the 500,000 mark in February, 11 years after they entered the country’s market. Quoted by Yonhap, Monday, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. sold a combined 15,218 green vehicles in the US last month, bringing their cumulative sales to 508,599 units. Last year alone, combined sales of green vehicles by Hyundai Motor and Kia jumped 183.5 percent to 110,634 units, thanks to the launch of new models, including the all-electric model IONIQ 5. Hyundai Motor Group’s US sales of green vehicles reached 13,491 units in 2011,…

Shanghai Gigafactory will reportedly again suspend production for at least one more day due to the lockdown imposed by the Shanghai authorities due to the rise in Covid-19 infections. The Shanghai Gigafactory will suspend production on Monday. Tesla has not yet told employees whether the shutdown will extend beyond Monday. Bloomberg said in a report Sunday The city of Shanghai itself will implement a gradual lockdown for Covid-19 testing, the city government said in an announcement yesterday evening. The Shanghai Gigafactory is east of the Huangpu River. Areas east of the Huangpu River will be locked from March 28 at…

Mitsubishi’s plan to release an electric car to compete with other manufacturers has finally been answered. Now, the Japanese brand has officially released the Mitsubishi Airtrek, which carries the crossover SUV model. In the launch, currently the electric SUV with the three-diamond logo is only produced exclusively for the Chinese automotive market. The basis of this car, such as the platform, powertrain and several components using their partner in China, GAC However, the exterior appearance of this electric car comes with a modern feel that is quite aggressive. This can be seen through his face which is equipped with the…

Xpeng has just announced that it has reached the milestone of producing 100,000 units for the P7 model. This achievement is in itself a record for the P7 . smart sports sedan The Xpeng P7 was first launched on April 27, 2020 and its 100,000th production took place 695 days after its official debut. This achievement is a record for a pure electric vehicle from a new car brand in China. To mark its 100,000th production, Xpeng also launched the “black label edition” P7 562E at the Zhaoqing factory. This special edition is in all black and is equipped with…

Nio has just announced that it has started production of its ET7 electric sedan. The Nio ET7 itself began production at the Nio and JAC factories in Hefei. The electric vehicle manufacturer from China said increasing production capacity is important, because the ET7 will also be offered in Europe this year. The Nio ET7 itself will begin shipping to consumers in China on March 28. Delivery times for Nio ET7 can vary greatly, depending on the Covid-19 pandemic conditions in each region. Nio offers two ET7 models, a “general version” and a “first edition”, available at pre-subsidized prices of $70,300…