CHARGED UP AT POLE POSITION

Batteries, charging network to power China's e-vehicle industry to big lead

In line with the global rise of Chinese manufacturers who are prioritizing quality over quantity, automaker BYD Co is racing against time to launch the world's largest electric vehicle or EV battery production plant in Qinghai province by 2019.

The remarkable achievement will reinforce that Chinese companies are at the forefront of EV battery innovations, industry insiders said.