
Seven EV stories you may have missed from the past two weeks.
A roundup of electric and new energy vehicle stories from the past two weeks, covering Chinese carmaker export targets, regulatory scrutiny on brake failures, and impacts of US bans.
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Chinese automotive groups are experiencing export growth and aiming for record global sales in 2026 amid rising international energy shocks.
From a Huawei-backed brand’s safety failure to US bans causing ‘severe self-harm’, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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1. China carmakers eye record 12 million global sales in 2026 as EV demand surges
Chinese automotive groups have cause to celebrate their go-global strategy amid breakneck export growth in recent years, with deliveries in 2026 expected to beat expectations already buoyed by an international energy shock caused by conflict in the Middle East.
2. Brake-pedal failures in luxury Chinese EV draw regulatory spotlight
Geely's first new energy hardcore SUV Galaxy Battleship 700 was officially launched globally in Hangzhou, with three powertrains and six versions, with a limited-time refresh price starting from 169,800 yuan. The new car integrates many core luxury configurations, and global spokesperson Nicholas Tse came to the scene to help.

The Ministry of Transport has announced amendments to the "Vehicle Type Safety Inspection and Management Measures" and has set standards for the hanging angle of motorcycle license plates for the first time, stipulating that the upward angle shall not be greater than 40 degrees and the downward shall not be greater than 15 degrees. It is expected to be on the road as soon as July next year. Violators may be fined up to 36,000 yuan.

China's EV makers face mounting financial pressure as Beijing and Brussels introduce export measures, combined with domestic sales declines, creating a critical moment for the industry.
On the first day of the 2026 Paris Auto Show, the China-EU Automotive Industry Development Forum was held in Paris, France. Nearly 200 Chinese and European representatives had in-depth exchanges on topics such as green and intelligent development of the automotive industry, standard docking, technology collaboration and compliance supervision. Both parties expressed their willingness to strengthen cooperation and promote long-term mutual benefit and win-win results in the industry.

During the Paris Auto Show, the European Union plans to set import caps on Chinese hybrid cars, aiming to curb the expansion of Chinese car companies in Europe. European car companies welcomed the move, believing that the move would help protect local production capacity and employment, while Chinese car companies are highly dependent on the European market due to domestic overcapacity.
The 2026 Paris Auto Show opens on October 12. More than 20 Chinese car companies including GAC and BYD will participate in the exhibition. Companies are actively promoting European localization strategies by establishing overseas R&D centers, expanding local dealer networks and optimizing supply chains to meet local market needs and improve service guarantee capabilities.