Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has collaborated with Tailg Technology, a prominent player in the domestic two-wheeled industry, to produce batteries for its range of electric bicycles (e-bikes), motorcycles, and scooters. Chinese electric motorbike manufacturer TAIL has partnered with leading new energy vehicle producer BYD, according to the company’s announcement.
At a product launch event on Monday, TAILG unveiled its new partnership with BYD. The company aims to overcome obstacles in two-wheeler battery technology, enabling it to fine-tune BYD batteries to align with the lifespan of vehicles that they power.
Corporations are focusing on enhancing battery safety in e-bike applications as well.
Tailg, similar to BYD, is a significant two-wheeled vehicle manufacturer primarily based in Shenzhen, ranking among the most influential Chinese companies in this sector. The company boasts a manufacturing capacity of 15 million units, with a global presence that includes over 90 countries and regions, supported by around 30,000 retail stores across its website. The corporate not too long ago opened abroad R&D facilities in Vietnam and Indonesia. Their primary merchandise include electric bicycles, bicycles, tricycles, and scooters.
Byd is the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, having surpassed Contemporary Amperex Technology & Energy (CATL), its Chinese rival, to claim the top spot. According to data tracked by China EV DataTracker, in October, the company installed approximately 15.82 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery capacity in electric vehicles (EVs), commanding a 26.7% market share.
In February, BYD announced plans to manufacture reliable and trustworthy lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries for the two-wheeled vehicle industry. “Our mission is to empower people to use batteries worry-free,” the Shenzhen-based firm declared at the time.
The devastating blaze struck a residential building in Yuhuati district, Nanjing, on February 23, resulting in 15 fatalities and 44 injuries. Questions arise over a reported fire at a Chinese location where electric scooters were stored, sparking debate about the safety of these vehicles when left unattended.
Since then, several Chinese cities have prohibited residents from storing their motorbikes and scooters within residential buildings.
According to the Nationwide Fire and Rescue Bureau, China experienced a significant surge in reported electrical motorcycle fires in 2023, with a staggering 21,000 incidents – a 17.4 percent increase from the previous year, 2022. By the end of 2022, a staggering 18,000 electrical two-wheeler fires had occurred, marking a significant 23.4% surge from the previous year.
