Why US may be open to affordable Chinese cars; BYD’s in-vehicle karaoke: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.1. Demand for affordable EVs will force open US market to Chinese models: analystsConsumer demand for affordable electric vehicles is likely to force open the US market to Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands within the next few years, even though they currently face trade barriers, according to analysts.2. Tesla faces uphill battle against Beijing’s new standards for self-driving carsA staff member cleans a Model Y inside a Tesla store at a shopping centre in Beijing on May 12. Photo: ReutersThe likelihood that US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla will obtain Beijing’s approval for higher-level autonomous driving remains a distant prospect, according to analysts.3. How recharged SAIC and GM tie-up plans to catch up with top EV makers in ChinaChina’s SAIC Motor has extended its cooperation with General Motors by 20 years, renewing the joint venture through 2047 amid aggressive competition from home-grown rivals.4. Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehiclesA BYD vehicle fitted with a Stingray karaoke system. Photo: BYD USAChina’s electric vehicles (EVs) already lead the way in terms of battery and autonomous driving technologies. Now, the country’s auto brands are adding a new dimension to the notion of intelligent cars: turning them into full-scale entertainment centres.5. Chinese carmakers could capture 15% to 30% of European market by 2035: analystsChinese carmakers could capture between 15 and 30 per cent of the European automotive market by 2035, up from roughly 10 per cent this year, analysts at Citi said, with the outcome resting on how far Brussels goes in tightening tariffs and made-in-EU rules.6. Xiaomi ‘in no rush’ to turn vast AI spending into profits despite earnings slumpXiaomi unveiled the SkyNomad in July. Photo: AFPChinese technology giant Xiaomi has said it is “in no rush” to convert its large investments in artificial intelligence into profit, after recording another decline in net profits in the second quarter amid intense competition and cost inflation.7. Can CATL’s milestone push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?CATL’s subsidiary Autoflight, a drone maker, launched a waterborne vertiport to support the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sector in November. Photo: HandoutContemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has thrown its weight behind flying cars after its aviation battery system cleared a major safety test.Further Reading