Subscribe
China

Beijing to bolster oversight of lithium battery supply chain

lithium battery pack
A cross section of a lithium battery pack in an exhibition area during the Tianneng Battery Group Co. facility in Huzhou, China, on April 14, 2021. (BLOOMBERG)
R
By:
Reuters
November 18, 2022 03:29 PM

SHANGHAI -- China will strengthen supervision of the lithium battery supply chain to deal with shortages that are cutting into the profits of electric vehicle manufacturers, its Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Friday.

Featured Stories

High used-car prices stuck in neutral amid slim pickings
High used-car prices stuck in neutral amid slim pickings
From the Newsroom: Automotive News staff discuss the week’s Trump tariff news
From the Newsroom: Automotive News staff discuss the week’s Trump tariff news
Virtual reality brings technician training to schools, communities without automotive programs
Virtual reality brings technician training to schools, communities without automotive programs
Cadillac tries to crack Japan, rest of world, with right-hand EVs amid tariff tiff
Cadillac tries to crack Japan, rest of world, with right-hand EVs amid tariff tiff

Latest News

After a turbulent week, Canada’s auto industry takes a breath, with tariffs paused, for now
Daily 5 report for March 7: GM’s path to vehicle autonomy
From the Newsroom: Automotive News staff discuss the week’s Trump tariff news
Cadillac tries to crack Japan, rest of world, with right-hand EVs amid tariff tiff
Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in China

Genesis plans to localize EV production in China, report says
Xiaomi launches performance variant of its first EV model
BYD, Geely post robust sales for first 2 months
China sales drop at Forvia, Valeo in 2024 as market pivots to EVs
Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.