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Electric & new energy vehicles

Electric & new energy vehicles
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on electric & new energy vehicles, with a particular focus on China.
People stand near an Xpeng Iron humanoid robot displayed at the electric vehicle maker’s booth during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22. Photo: Reuters
Tesla

Race against Tesla: China’s Xpeng eyes 2027 global launch for viral Iron robot

CEO He Xiaopeng projects the firm will sell 1 million robots by 2030 after ramping up mass production.

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BYD

Charging ahead: why BYD plans to build 3,000 ‘flash-charging’ stations in Europe

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China-EU relations

EU’s trade panic over China

The Philippines

Philippines’ iconic jeepneys sputter up a costly climb to go electric

Observers point to the high costs of owning an e-jeepney and a lack of government support in enabling the electric shift.

A petrol station worker prepares to refuel a jeepney in Quezon City, the Philippines, in March. Photo: EPA
China-India relations

Chinese in the driver’s seat? India-China reset hits bump on New Delhi streets

Indian government pulls the plug on Chinese battery apps after e-rickshaws are stopped in their tracks, sparking national debate.

Technology

Opinion | Clash of the tech titans: China’s quiet industry vs loud US innovation

At the heart of the battle for AI dominance is a deeper contest between two very different leadership styles.

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Hainan

No U-turn: Hainan solidifies 2030 deadline to purge petrol-vehicle sales

New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow.

A car is refuelled at a petrol station in China’s Hainan province in March as other vehicles queue. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
US-China trade war

Why ‘reverse tech transfer’ from China won’t happen in the US auto industry

Experts say political resistance blocks technology transfer that could help US carmakers compete with Chinese rivals.

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Future of transport

Xpeng, armed with road-tested tech, ready to take on Tesla overseas

The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe.

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China-EU relations

China’s car shipments to EU surge, but could be nearing peak: European analysts

The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures.

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Chinese-made cars are seen on a dock before being loaded onto a ship for export in Suzhou port, in China's eastern Jiangsu province, on July 7, 2026. Photo: AFP
BYD

BYD showcases charging technology in 15,000km journey from Rome to Hong Kong

Chinese electric vehicle maker says journey was inspired by travels of Marco Polo more than 750 years ago.

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The fleet of BYD Denza Z9GT cars travelling from Rome to Hong Kong in Istanbul on June 23. Photo: Handout
Volkswagen

Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010

The European carmaker is losing ground to domestic EV rivals as it sees its lowest delivery volume in over a decade and half.

Aviation

China restricts low-altitude aviation near Beijing after plane crash: analyst

Additional screenings now required for pilots to access parts of the capital, affecting mountain tours and Great Wall flights, industry insider says.

Climate change

Opinion | Trump’s rants over China’s green energy transition are just hot air

It’s not Chinese turbines or European rules that look outdated but Trump’s belief that China’s energy transition is not world-leading.

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US President Donald Trump enjoys a light moment during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington on January 9. Photo: AP
Tesla

China’s Xiaomi gears up for EV sector scrap with new SUVs, extended-range plans

The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals.

The Xiaomi logo appears on a new‑generation SU7 electric sedan ahead of a launch event in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

It costs a record US$99,700 to buy a small car permit in Singapore

The surge in premiums comes ahead of the December 31 expiry of incentives given by the government to encourage EV adoption.

CATL

Goldman Sachs forecasts 50% jump for CATL’s shares as energy storage takes off

The Wall Street investment bank expected CATL’s battery energy storage system business to be its next value-creation engine.

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BYD

BYD’s EV tech in the spotlight as it challenges Porsche’s 911

With the Denza Z electric sports car, featuring DiSus tech and blade batteries, BYD aims to compete globally and challenge its German rival.

BYD's two-door Denza Z convertible sports car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China) on April 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

China’s heavy trucks go electric; Chinese makers expand footprint: 7 EV reads

From China’s shift to electric heavy trucks to BYD regaining its lead in the global race, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Geely

Could Canada use Chinese EV firms to reboot its auto manufacturing?

Potential buyers of Chinese EVs are unsure how long it will take for imports to reach Canadian dealerships.

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Science

China achieves microwatt milestone with self-reliant carbon-14 nuclear battery

Cross-sector team says device, which marks significant step in long-life power sources, was developed without foreign tech or parts.

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Northwest Normal University and Gansu Zhulong Technology have released a carbon‑14 nuclear battery and silicon carbide (SiC) transducer. Photo: Gansu Zhulong Technology
China-EU relations

Opinion | Europe could prosper as China’s trade ally rather than adversary

Europe missed its chance to make trade with China a win-win for both sides. It’s now opting for a trade war it’s unlikely to win altogether.

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Business of climate change

Peak oil: China’s crude demand set to fall as EV bets ease Hormuz fears

China now faces the challenge of persistent refining overcapacity as ongoing electrification slashes fuel demand, CNPC official says.

European Union

Opinion | EU should think twice before weaponising its market against China

Market size and coercive leverage are not the same thing and the EU remains more dependent on China than policymakers think.

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CATL

Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US

Miners, battery makers and traders outside China can now trade lithium carbonate futures and options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange.

Sacks of lithium carbonate sit in a warehouse of US lithium producer Albemarle, in Chile, March 2, 2024. Photo: Reuters
China economy

China ends hybrid-car tax break as EV success creates challenges

Plug-in hybrid owners will have to start paying an annual vehicle levy in China, as the shift to new-energy models lowers tax revenues while also worsening road damage.

Photo: Xinhua
Future of transport

China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.

China economy

Opinion | ‘Overcapacity’ talk reflects a West irked by China’s industrial rise

The issue is whether that irritation can be managed through rules, domestic renewal and cooperation or further fragments the world economy.

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