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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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As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

Retail

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

Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

E-Commerce

Taobao and Tmall users can enjoy rebates worth up to USD 1,500 after buying a car from the Chinese automaker.

Alibaba teams up with SAIC Motor to boost car sales amid industry recovery | KrASIA

Alibaba teams up with SAIC Motor to boost car sales amid industry recovery

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Song Jingli

Tesla

As part of Singapore’s plans to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040, the country is ramping up the installation of EV charging points.

Tesla plans to set up own EV charging infrastructure in Singapore | KrASIA

Tesla plans to set up own EV charging infrastructure in Singapore

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Battery

From mines to batteries and cars, country to shoot for ASEAN hub status.

Indonesia aims to grab EV supply chain with CATL and Hyundai | KrASIA

Indonesia aims to grab EV supply chain with CATL and Hyundai

Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

India Tech

An increasing number of EV startups have raised VC money over the last few months. The list includes Earth Energy, Grinntech, Cell Propulsion, and Etrio, among others.

Indian EV startup Charge+Zone raises USD 3 million pre-Series A round | KrASIA

Indian EV startup Charge+Zone raises USD 3 million pre-Series A round

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Ola Cabs, is an Indian origin online transportation network company developed by ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd. As of December 2018, Ola was valued at about $5.7 billion. A variety of venture capitalists including Softbank have large stakes in the company.

The clean energy driven facility is expected to churn out over two million units annually.

Ola in talks to set up largest EV plant in India amidst the country’s EV push | KrASIA

Ola in talks to set up largest EV plant in India amidst the country’s EV push

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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.

Sales of new energy vehicles in China is expected to reach 20% of total car sales by the end of 2025, the state council says.

Chinese electric car deliveries ramp up but design flaws still cast a shadow | KrASIA

Chinese electric car deliveries ramp up but design flaws still cast a shadow

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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WM Motor to recall almost 10% of sold EVs in 2020

The Chinese carmaker is in the process of filing a Shanghai IPO.

KEY STAT | WM Motor to recall almost 10% of sold EVs in 2020 after smoke and fire incidents | KrASIA

KEY STAT | WM Motor to recall almost 10% of sold EVs in 2020 after smoke and fire incidents

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Julianna Wu

Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. 

Transportation

Top Chinese car-sharing company Gofun closed its first fundraising round since 2017.

Unlicensed Tesla-sharing service emerges in China, putting spotlight on once thriving industry | KrASIA

Unlicensed Tesla-sharing service emerges in China, putting spotlight on once thriving industry

Xpeng

Autonomous Vehicles is about self-driving. A self-driving car is also known as a robot car, autonomous car, or driverless car, is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving with little or no human input.

Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla increased Model 3 production capacity at its Shanghai Gigafactory to 250,000 units a year and it is building a new factory for its Model Y.