BRIEF: Xiaomi renames smart driving function after fatal accident
Xiaomi Corp. (1810.HK) has changed the smart-driving terminology for its SU7 electric vehicle from “smart driving” to “assisted driving” on the product’s pre-order page, following a fiery fatal accident that…
BRIEF: Xpeng’s EV deliveries zoom in April, as Xiaomi’s sag
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continued to show strong demand in April, with several makers reporting strong sales gains for the month. Xpeng Motors (XPEV.US; 9868.HK) was one of…
BRIEF: Daqo remains in the red as first-quarter revenue falls sharply
Polysilicon producer Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ.US; 688303.SH) announced on Tuesday its revenue plunged 70.2% year-on-year to $123.9 million in the first quarter. It reported a loss of $71.8 million…
BRIEF: Zenergy rises 2% in Hong Kong trading debut
Shares of lithium-ion battery maker Jiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies Group Co. Ltd. (3677.HK) opened up 2% at HK$8.46 in their Monday trading debut in Hong Kong. The company sold 122…
BRIEF: Stellantis halts Leapmotor EV production in Poland
Automaker Stellantis (STLA.US) announced on Tuesday that it stopped assembling Chinese EV maker Leapmotor’s (9863.HK) T03 small electric vehicle (EV) at its Polish plant as of March 30. The company…
BRIEF: CATL in talks to acquire Nio’s battery-swapping unit
Battery giant CATL (300750.SZ) is planning to acquire electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio’s (NIO.US; 9866.HK) battery-swapping unit, Nio Power, according to Reuters, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. It…
BRIEF: GCL continues to reduce granular polysilicon production costs
Solar materials producer GCL Technology Holdings Ltd. (3800.HK), said on Sunday its average external selling price for granular silicon was 36.15 yuan ($4.96) per kilogram in the first quarter of…