May 27 – June 3, 2020 We are pleased to share issue #34 of our newsletter on global investments in the auto & mobility sector. Our lead story is Volkswagen AG’s series of investments with Chinese EV firms as the automaker accelerates its push into the world’s...
The Wall Street Journal, October 2, 2017 Nearly half of all plug-in vehicles are sold in China, driven by relentless subsidies and regulations By Trefor Moss Oct. 2, 2017 10:24 a.m. ET Click here to read this article at wsj.com SHANGHAI—China has created the world’s largest electric-car market by sheer force...
The Financial Times, September 14, 2017 Carmaker to repair 4.86m vehicles with airbags made by Japan’s Takata [caption id="attachment_16676" align="alignnone" width="300"] The VW recall will apply to both imported and Chinese-made vehicles sold as early as 2005 © AFP[/caption] Click here to read the full article Bill Russo quote: Yet...
Beijing China, June 5, 2017 How China is Shaping the Future of Mobility Click here to watch the recording of the panel discussion The China auto market is transitioning from a period of rapid growth and expansion of individual car ownership to a future where mobility needs are...
The Wall Street Journal, April 21, 2017 Consumer demand, availability of batteries are some of the manufacturers’ concern [caption id="attachment_538" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A visitor looks at a concept electric car system called the ZOE at the Renault stand during the Auto Shanghai 2017 show in Shanghai on...
The Nation, April 19, 2017 [caption id="attachment_530" align="aligncenter" width="300"] This picture taken on April 18, 2017 shows EV Card share cars parked at a station in Shanghai. / AFP PHOTO[/caption] SHANGHAI- Unable to afford a car, Shanghai university student Long Yi endured an expensive taxi commute across...
The Wall Street Journal, September 7, 2016 A VW dealership in Louisville, Ky., in August. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG NEWS German auto maker plans joint venture with state-run China Anhui Jianghuai Automobile SHANGHAI— Volkswagen AG is exploring a joint venture to make electric cars in China with a state-run company, part of its aggressive push...
Beijing China, June 14, 2016 The Future of Mobility: China’s Automotive Industry in the Age of Disruption The traditional automotive industry, where technology innovation has primarily been focused on powertrain and safety systems, must now contend with new forms of mobility services that are transforming the manner...
Bloomberg News, December 16, 2015 China to be `epicenter of electrification,' analyst says BYD, Zotye among biggest sellers of electric cars in China China has found electric cars a tough sell even after lavishing consumers with subsidies and privileges. After almost certainly failing to meet a target to...
Nikkei Asian Review, October 1, 2015 The U.S. limits nitrogen oxide emissions to half the amount allowed in Japan and Europe. © Reuters Click here to view the article at Nikkei Asian Review SHANGHAI/BEIJING -- On the face of it, Volkswagen's diesel scandal should have little impact in China,...