Japan's Nidec is building an almost totally "made-in-China” electric car motor to help Toyota compete in the world’s largest auto market. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/16/companies/nidec-china-toyota/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #nidec #toyota #carmakers #china #electricvehicles
The venerable George from Tulsa takes us through the history of batteries and EVs and where these technologies are headed.
https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2025/07/george-tulsa-batteries/
The venerable George from Tulsa takes us through the history of batteries and EVs and where these technologies are headed.
https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2025/07/george-tulsa-batteries/
Xiaomi succeeding in the electric vehicle space where Apple failed has burnished founder Lei Jun’s reputation, making the tech company one of the most valuable in China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/07/tech/xiaomi-founder-bet-ev-apple/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #xiaomi #electricvehicles #apple #tech #china
China's automakers are outpacing foreign rivals in their push for assisted-driving technology. Yet, Beijing has a nuanced message for its rising stars: move fast — but be careful. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/05/tech/china-self-driving-push/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #china #cars #selfdriving #electricvehicles
Toyota is delaying its production of electric vehicles in the U.S. to free up capacity for a popular gas-powered sports utility vehicle amid softening demand for plug-ins. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/02/companies/toyota-delays-ev-plans/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #toyota #us #electricvehicles #gas
The unveiling of Xiaomi’s first electric SUV on Thursday will showcase how the Chinese tech company has become an investor darling with its high-stakes bet on the auto market. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/26/tech/china-xiaomi-suv-shares/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #electricvehicles #china #xiaomi
Tim Chambers
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Tesla new car sales in Europe fell for a fifth straight month in May. The latest data says the carmaker's sales are down 27.9% year on year in the EU, Britain and European Free Trade Association. The company's stock is down more than 18% so far this year. Here's more from CNBC.