Car manufacturers jostle for supremacy in expanding electric mobility segment

Rivals prepare for fierce market competition as latest new energy vehicles take center stage at Auto China 2018

International carmakers announced their bold moves towards an electric mobility future and Chinese startups unveiled their latest fully-electric models at Auto China 2018 in Beijing this week.

The moves were led by Volvo Car Group which announced it will have fully electric cars contribute towards half of its annual sales volume in 2025. The Swedish carmaker displayed only electrified models at its booth at the auto show.