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Japan

"There is no time to rest," given the lead time for phase out of gasoline-powered cars.

Japanese automotive parts makers scramble to prepare for EV shift | KrASIA

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Japanese automotive parts makers scramble to prepare for EV shift

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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Japanese consumers—known for their high standards—are lining up for hours to get their hands on Vivaia’s eco-friendly shoes. Why?

The secret behind Vivaia’s success in Japan’s footwear market | KrASIA

The secret behind Vivaia’s success in Japan’s footwear market

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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With lithium prices dropping and competition growing, automakers are adjusting to slower growth in the electric vehicle market worldwide.

EV market faces slower growth as global competition intensifies | KrASIA

EV market faces slower growth as global competition intensifies

KrASIA | Electric Vehicles Archives

Chinese battery material companies encounter hurdles in their quest for global market dominance, while Japanese counterparts struggle to catch up.

Chinese Battery Material Companies Face Challenges in Global Expansion as Competition Intensifies | KrASIA

Chinese Battery Material Companies Face Challenges in Global Expansion as Competition Intensifies

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Thailand

Chinese car manufacturers are leveraging favorable policies and a mature supply chain to increase their market share in Thailand’s EV market.

Are Chinese Car Manufacturers Gaining on Japanese Brands in Thailand? | KrASIA

Are Chinese Car Manufacturers Gaining on Japanese Brands in Thailand?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Li Auto aims to transform its business with new organizational changes introduced by CEO Li Xiang, with full results expected no earlier than 2025.

Li Auto CEO Li Xiang announces new organizational changes to transform the company | KrASIA

Li Auto CEO Li Xiang announces new organizational changes to transform the company

BYD's Wang Chuanfu urges peers to pay attention to market changes and prepare for opportunities in the Chinese new energy vehicle market.

BYD Emerges as Leader in China's Electric Vehicle Industry | KrASIA

BYD Emerges as Leader in China&#8217;s Electric Vehicle Industry

NIO (Chinese: 蔚来; pinyin: Wèilái) is a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, specializing in designing and developing electric autonomous vehicles. The company is also involved in the FIA Formula E Championship, the first single-seater, all-electric racing series.

NIO aims to double its sales target in 2023 despite reporting a record high operating loss in Q4 2022.

Chinese EV maker NIO reports record high operating loss in Q4 2022 | KrASIA

Chinese EV maker NIO reports record high operating loss in Q4 2022

Many challenges lie ahead before the region can adopt an all-EV population.

The State Of EVs In Asia — What Can Be Done To Improve Adoption? | KrASIA

The State Of EVs In Asia — What Can Be Done To Improve Adoption?

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Chinese car manufacturers engage in price war as competition heats up between fuel and new energy vehicles.

New Energy Vehicle Price War in China: Companies Face Pressure to Cut Costs | KrASIA

New Energy Vehicle Price War in China: Companies Face Pressure to Cut Costs

Cooperation is critical to lowering the regulatory burden on carmakers and suppliers.

Europe, Japan can help ease rollout of EV battery rules: EU official | KrASIA

Europe, Japan can help ease rollout of EV battery rules: EU official

Toyota aims to launch 10 new EV models by 2026 and reach global annual sales of 1.5 million to catch up with Tesla and BYD.