January 6th, 2018 | by Tim Dixon
We've published a couple of articles recently on Shenzhen's dramatic electrification of over 16,000 buses — something completely unprecedented around the world. But to say this is an isolated case of Chinese electric bus leadership would be to miss the much bigger and broader story. Below is a roundup of electric bus stories from China from November and December. The full article on EV Obsession covers the whole year, January–December of 2017, in this way. Check it all out if you want to really be blow away or want to turn your brain into a mesh of electric bus stories and statements. —Zach
January 4th, 2018 | by Tim Dixon
On November the 2nd of 2017, the updated version of China's first electric airplane had its maiden flight. It is a two-seat electric trainer aircraft — similar to the Pipistrel electric aircraft plus other industry efforts to develop electric aircraft or hybrid aircraft and the required components and subsystems
January 3rd, 2018 | by Tim Dixon
Electric buses are a fun topic. They offer smoother, quieter, cleaner transport that leaves passengers, drivers, and everyone nearby feeling better. We get excited about electric bus orders that for 4 buses, and we get really excited about orders for a couple of dozen electric buses. Hundreds? Come on, don't be crazy! But enter into China and there's a vast difference regarding what's "possible" and what's happening. We already published one story on this news, but this EV Obsession piece from Tim Dixon offers more context regarding one of the biggest electric mobility stories of the past year (or decade), so we had to share. Enjoy! Also, Tim's first baby is on the way, so wish him some good wishes during this momentous month
December 19th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
In Shanghai, on December 11th, 2017, WM Motor Technology Co. held a ceremony to reveal the first car under the new Weltmeister brand, the EX5. The new brand plans to start taking orders in April and hopes to start deliveries of its new sports utility vehicle in the second half of
December 19th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
On the 1st of December 2017, Changan Automobile signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with FAW Group and Dongfeng Motor Corporation. The signing happened in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. Changan Automobile, FAW Group, and Dongfeng Motor Corporation are all state-owned enterprises
December 18th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
On the morning of December the 9th, 2017 at the inauguration of the Beijing New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Centre, the president of BAIC Group promised to end the sales of BAIC fossil fuelled passenger cars by 2025, making it the second Chinese automaker to make this commitment
December 10th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
On the 20th of November, it was announced that China's green new energy license plates would be rolled out across the nation in three stages. Previously, the green licence plates had been implemented in Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuxi, Jinan, and Shenzhen on the 1st of December of
December 9th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
On the 16th of November, on the eve of the 15th Guangzhou International Auto Show, Guangzhou Auto (GAC) held a pre-show introduction of its strategic vision of the future, along the lines of "Intelligence and Enjoyment," and it presented the new electric iSPACE concept car
November 27th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
On 27th October, JAC released the newest entry in its pure-electric lineup, the iEV7S, an SUV equipped with the latest technology from JAC. I was able to experience the iEV7S by getting an iEV7S taxi in Hefei. Although, the iEV7S is also available at JAC dealerships
November 25th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
Bloomberg reports that Volkswagen has outlined its electric vehicle investments in China with an announcement of investment of $12 billion over the next 7 years with its Chinese joint venture partner JAC (Anhui Jianghuai Automobile)
November 9th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
Didi Chuxing (China's Uber-like ride-hailing service) has been in the news recently. It announced 1) plans to create its own electric car charging network, 2) a partnership with NEVS for one million electric self-driving cars, 3) that it's a partner in Changan Automobile Group's $15 billion Shangri La electric vehicle transition plan, and 4) that it has the world's largest EV ridesharing fleet
October 27th, 2017 | by Tim Dixon
The Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer Changan Automobile (Changan Automobile (Group) Co., Ltd.) has announced that it will not sell any more traditional fuel vehicles by
