How China's car makers inflate sales numbers by selling 'zero-mileage, used cars'
Fp Explainers • 4 months agoChina’s companies are in a war over electric vehicles (EVs). Automakers are slashing prices to win over the public, and top executives are trading barbs. Now, the People’s Daily newspaper – controlled by the Chinese Communist Party – has added its voice by warning against the practice of selling ‘zero-mileage’ cars
China’s ‘Two Sessions’: Beijing softens tone, pushes for innovation to endure changing world order
Maj Gen Gg Dwivedi • 7 months agoWith the world entering a disruptive era of economic and technological competition, China’s policies will have far-reaching ramifications for the global markets, technological ecosystems and diplomacy
China’s BYD says new EV charging system is as fast as filling a gas tank
Fp Staff • 7 months agoThe founder said that BYD will initially roll out the “super e-platform” feature on two of its EVs -- Han L sedan and Tang L SUV priced from 270,000 yuan ($37,330)
Struggling in home continent, European carmakers look to China on EVs despite EU tariffs
Tech • 7 months agoFor European automakers grappling with dwindling profits, the lure of partnerships with China– where supply chains are more efficient and costs lower– has proved irresistible, despite heavy tariffs
‘Our common enemy is…’: China’s BYD to work with Musk’s Tesla to combat petrol cars
Fp Staff • 7 months agoCalling the Chinese car market “the homeland for innovation”, the BYD VP urged foreign companies to invest in the country
What India's new EV policy may look like
Dowerah • 8 months agoIndia’s new EV policy in the offing aims to attract global players like Tesla with lower import duties while boosting local manufacturing
DeepSeek is now in Chinese EVs, to power Geely & BYD’s connected car and self-driving tech
Fp Staff • 8 months agoDeepSeek, which recently gained global attention for its cost-effective AI model, is now helping Chinese automakers like Geely & BYD enhance connected car features and self-driving capabilities, and strengthen their positions in the EV market
US bans all Chinese, Russian tech in passenger cars citing national security reasons
Fp Staff • 9 months agoFor now, the ban will apply to passenger vehicles weighing under 10,001 pounds, but there are plans to extend it to include larger vehicles like buses and trucks down the line. The restrictions will be rolled out in two phases
Tesla stock plummets as EV giant reports decline in annual deliveries for the first time
Fp Staff • 9 months agoDespite promotions like zero-interest financing, Tesla fell short of expectations in the fourth quarter, handing over fewer vehicles than forecasted, adding to concerns about weakening demand for its ageing lineup
iPhone-maker Foxconn looking to acquire Nissan’s stake from Renault, discussions ongoing
Fp Staff • 10 months agoFoxconn’s interest in Nissan aligns with its recent focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The tech giant has been investing heavily in EV manufacturing as part of its diversification strategy. For Nissan, the potential partnership could provide much-needed financial relief