CATL V2G Plan Targets 4,000 Swap-Charge Stations in 2026
CATL is expanding from batteries into V2G and swap-charge infrastructure, targeting 4,000 stations while tackling grid scheduling and battery-life concerns.
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Tesla Drops India Factory Plan After Tariff Deadlock
Tesla has abandoned India factory talks after years of tariff disputes, supply-chain gaps, and policy risk, pushing attention back to China and Mexico.
MAEXTRO V800 Filing Reveals $138k Luxury MPV Rival
Huawei HIMA MAEXTRO V800 filing reveals a 5.5-meter luxury MPV expected near ¥1 million, about $138,000, targeting Alphard-class demand in China and Asia.
NIO Q1 Revenue Jumps 112% to $3.5B as Margins Rise
NIO's Q1 2026 revenue rose 112% to about $3.5 billion, with higher margins and a three-brand strategy moving the EV maker toward profitability in 2026.
BYD Seal 08 Filing Shows 900km Range, Blade Battery Upgrade
BYD Seal 08 appears in MIIT filings with up to 900km range, second-gen Blade Battery cues, rear-wheel steering, and a large Ocean-series SUV footprint.
NIO ES9, Li Auto L9, and XPeng GX Define China’s Flagship SUV Race
NIO ES9, Li Auto L9 Livis, and XPeng GX show three different routes into China's next flagship SUV race: architecture, range, and assisted driving.
Hesai Enters Mercedes-Benz L3 Supply Chain
Hesai's Mercedes-Benz L3 lidar win puts a Chinese sensor supplier into the global premium supply chain as Level 3 autonomy moves toward wider rollout.
IEA Global EV Outlook 2026: EV Sales Head for 23M
IEA's Global EV Outlook 2026 points to about 23 million electric-car sales and nearly 30% market share, with China still anchoring global growth.
CATL and BYD Push LFP Batteries Into the Fast-Charge Era
CATL's new Shenxing battery and BYD's Super e-Platform show how LFP batteries are moving from low-cost chemistry into ultra-fast charging and mainstream premium EV use.
Chinese EV Makers Are Eyeing Europe’s Idle Plants for Local Scale
Chinese automakers are increasingly eyeing Europe's underused factories, turning idle industrial capacity into a possible shortcut for local EV production.