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Chinese carmakers push into full-hybrid market expansion

9/2/2026

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Chinese carmakers aim to enter the full-hybrid vehicle market as they expand beyond electric models.
Regulators told automakers to prioritize vehicle quality over high-tech features.
BYD reported a US$1.2 billion profit for Q2, a 30 % earnings rise.
A Chinese-proposed solid-state battery standard became the first worldwide IEC work item.
Tesla issued China’s largest EV recall, covering nearly 3 million cars for a door-handle defect.

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Story summary

Chinese carmakers aim to enter the full-hybrid vehicle market as they expand beyond electric models.
Regulators told automakers to prioritize vehicle quality over high-tech features.
BYD reported a US$1.2 billion profit for Q2, a 30 % earnings rise.
A Chinese-proposed solid-state battery standard became the first worldwide IEC work item.
Tesla issued China’s largest EV recall, covering nearly 3 million cars for a door-handle defect.