Author: Kevin Liu
Kevin Liu
Kevin Liu has been covering China’s emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector for EVMagz.com since becoming a reporter in 2024, focusing on urban air mobility development, aviation regulation, battery-powered flight technology, and the commercialization plans of leading Chinese eVTOL startups.
China’s BYD has removed its popular Song Plus models from the Ocean lineup as part of a broader effort to streamline and clarify its product portfolio, according to information published on the company’s China website. Following the change, BYD’s Ocean lineup now consists of the Seal, Sealion, Seagull and Dolphin series, all of which follow the brand’s marine-themed naming convention. The Song Plus EV and Song Plus DM-i hybrid had been the only models simultaneously positioned within both BYD’s Ocean lineup and its Dynasty lineup, which is named after ancient Chinese dynasties. See also: BYD Becomes Global BEV Sales Leader…
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) said sodium-ion batteries are expected to see large-scale commercial adoption beginning in 2026, as rising lithium prices reshape cost dynamics across the battery supply chain. The world’s largest power battery maker made the comments at a supplier conference in Ningde, its headquarters city in China’s Fujian province, according to local media outlet Cailian. The company said sodium-ion batteries are set to be deployed across multiple applications, including battery swap systems, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and energy storage. See also: CATL Begins Mass Production of Fifth-Generation LFP Batteries, Boosting Energy Density and Lifespan CATL described…
Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC) has formed a joint laboratory dedicated to flying car research, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to enter the emerging low-altitude mobility sector. The lab was established on December 9 in Hefei, Anhui, where JAC is headquartered, in collaboration with the Beijing Institute of Technology and IAT Automobile Technology. JAC said China’s growing low-altitude economy has elevated flying cars to a “golden development period,” highlighting their potential in emergency response, cultural tourism and urban commuting. The company noted, however, that despite rapid interest, the industry still faces “a series of common challenges” related to core…