The battery, often called the "heart" of an electric car, is always the first concern and an important standard for buyers.

July sales of passenger cars saw a surge of 26.3 percent year-on-year, the highest monthly growth rate in at least 30 months in the Chinese market.

Chinese electric carmakers are introducing trade-in plans for new energy vehicles, a move industry insiders believe will help stimulate the booming sector in the world's largest auto market.

Volkswagen AG has said it would welcome the earliest possible removal by China of caps on the stakes foreign automakers can have in joint ventures in the country.

A senior executive at China's carmaker association has voiced his opposition to any hasty removal of the cap that limits the stake foreign automakers can hold in joint ventures.

E-town International Investment & Development Company held six meetings to exchange ideas in Beijing’s E-town from August 30 to September 5.