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BYD is the top mainland EV brand in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong BYD owners won’t void battery warranty by using other firms: watchdog

Non-authorised service providers can carry out maintenance on BYD vehicles without invalidating relevant warranties, Competition Commission says.

Non-authorised service providers can carry out maintenance on BYD vehicles without invalidating relevant warranties, Competition Commission says

EU expected to back tariffs on China-made EVs despite last-gasp German effort

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The View | Indonesia and Philippines must clean up their nickel mines

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China is part of ‘all supply chains’ as US, EU struggle to shake off reliance

A think tank has found the US and EU have increased their dependence on Chinese goods – but for China’s imports, the opposite has happened.

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The US and EU have maintained a level of dependency on manufactured goods from China despite a concerted effort to reduce trade in most sectors, think tank research has found. Photo: AFP

EU to vote on electric vehicle tariffs, Tesla vs China: 7 EV reads you missed

From D-Day looming for China’s exporters to an escalating battle for supremacy in autonomous driving, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

US-China talks helping avoid Chinese retaliation against Biden tariff hikes

Meetings with US officials gave their Chinese counterparts a ‘nuanced understanding’ of the decision and helped head off a ‘huge escalation’.

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5 Chinese EV makers set monthly sales records as discounts draw buyers

BYD, Li Auto, Xpeng, Zeekr and Leapmotor posted new monthly delivery records in September as new models and promotions proved enticing.

Employees work on an EV production line at a Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province, on September 18, 2024. Photo: AFP

D-Day looms for China’s exporters as EU moves towards EV tariffs vote

Chinese car companies’ offers to set minimum prices for their imports run up against toughening resolve led by France and others.

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China’s envoy in Washington warns US against ‘strategic miscalculation’

Ambassador Xie says the ‘small yard, high fence’ policy of US President Joe Biden’s administration is damaging both countries’ interests.

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Threat assessment: ranking risk among US companies dealing with China

Ford Motor, Carrier and Tesla are top three businesses most vulnerable in analysis by market research firm.

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Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory. A new report ranks the company among the top US firms facing risk exposure in China. Photo: Getty Images

Unit of Chinese EV maker Nio gets US$471 million in fresh funding

Subsidiary receives US$471 million from a consortium of investors backed by the government of Hefei in Anhui province, where Nio has two factories.

People look at the newly unveiled Onvo L60 SUV, the first vehicle of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio’s new lower-priced brand, in Shanghai on May 15, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Ultra-cheap energy, Chinese cars drive EV revolution in Nepal

A dam-building spree has led to low energy prices and widespread electric vehicle adoption in a country otherwise dependent on fossil fuel imports.

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Chinese EVs face EU vote to raise tariffs to up to 45% on Friday

China denies any unfair activity on its part, and has threatened retaliatory tariffs on European products such as dairy, brandy and pork.

EU mulls curbs on China’s surging fast fashion online retailers

European Commission considers punitive actions to curb explosive market growth of Chinese merchants deemed ‘direct threat’ to European producers.

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Surging shipments of low-value items from China to the EU have sparked calls for greater scrutiny, and curbs. Photo: Reuters

Explainer | Hong Kong’s HK$3 million Scameter raffle: how to participate and what you can win

The Post breaks down this unprecedented publicity drive by police and what sweeteners are available for participants.

More than 40,000 prizes worth over HK$3 million will be handed out, from coupons to a BYD electric car. Photo: Sun Yeung

Extracting lithium from seawater is attractive but challenging. Until now?

Novel lithium extraction technique harnesses solar energy, offering an efficient alternative amid rising demand for the metal.

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Opinion | How Chinese EV makers can survive and thrive in Europe

China can produce affordable EVs for the world if executives adapt their management practices to fit with European cultural norms and regulations.

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Biden is blocking ‘second China shock’ with tariffs: US ambassador

Envoy also warns that more sanctions on Chinese entities may follow to stem the flow of goods that support Russia’s military.

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US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns arrives to attend the Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture on Sino-American Relations hosted by Amcham Shanghai, at a hotel in Shanghai in June. Photo: AP

PayPal expands in China as it courts cross-border merchants

The financial tech firm launched PayPal Complete Payments on Thursday, allowing merchants to accept foreign credit cards and mobile wallets.

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China preps for protracted trade fight with probe into Canada’s tariffs

China has officially launched an investigation into Canada’s electric vehicle and metals tariffs, accusing the country of ‘discrimination’.

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Amid China-EU tensions, society is in harm’s way: former Finnish prime minister

Warning about protectionist trade actions comes on sidelines of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual conference, in Uzbekistan.

Beijing has expressed concerns over the de-risking strategy of the EU, which is China’s second-largest export destination. Photo: Shutterstock

Fiat, Jeep owner Stellantis’ CEO follows Chinese path to shun EV tariff ‘trap’

Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, a major investor of EV maker Leapmotor, said the best way to compete is to ‘try to be Chinese ourselves’.

Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares. Photo: Reuters

Tesla vs China: who is the winner in self-driving technology?

China’s EV makers are intensifying efforts in autonomous driving technology, with L3 systems expected in one million cars by 2026 despite regulatory hurdles.

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How China’s diversifying overseas investment has opened doors into Global South

Chinese firms are seizing opportunities in less-developed countries to sell goods, avoid tariffs and insulate themselves against an economic slowdown back home.

Canada aims to match US on banning Chinese-made car software

The government is ‘absolutely’ looking such a measure, Finance Minister Freeland says, citing security concerns and Chinese overcapacity.

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Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, on September 17. Photo: Reuters

Chinese scientists create energy from lotus leaves, opening door to plant power

Study uncovers hydrovoltaic effect of leaf transpiration and gives ‘fresh perspective for advancing green energy technologies’, team writes.

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A team of Chinese researchers has built a leaf transpiration generator (LTG) prototype device to show that electricity can be generated using lotus leaves. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

The View | More than costs, geopolitics is driving new wave of globalisation

Protectionism won’t bring back lost jobs. It will just push companies to move production to places where supply chains are intact even if costs are not the lowest.

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China’s EV exporters, dealers squeezed at home and abroad as price war rages

Rounds of price cuts by China’s car dealers are being mirrored overseas, as manufacturers take losses to gain a foothold in global markets.

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Electric & new energy vehicles
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on electric & new energy vehicles, with a particular focus on China.
last updated:
3 October, 2024
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