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Ideanomics acquires EV truck manufacturer VIA Motors

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VIA Motors, a commercial electric truck manufacturer, has been acquired by global EV company Ideanomics. Now, Ideanomics has acquired VIA Motors, an American commercial electric truck manufacturer that will be working to introduce its first vehicle and potentially license its hardware in the near future.

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Sokudo Electric to build in-house motor and controller plant to boost E2W R&D – ET Auto

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Sokudo Electric , an Indian manufacturer of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws), is building an in-house advanced motor and controller plant spread over 20,000 sq.ft This strategic expansion has been planned to boost Sokudo Electric India’s production speed and develop four new electric two-wheeler models at affordable prices.

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Chevy Bolt’s Battery Issues Could Be A Blessing In Disguise For General Motors

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When I read this brilliant article by Paul Fosse on why the new BYD Dolphin will convince millions to go electric, my first thought was, hmm, the Dolphin could actually be the new Corolla. The Toyota Corolla has been an unprecedented success because it is an affordable compact/subcompact car made for the masses.

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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

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South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market.

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Pavna Industries inks deal with Ola Electric to supply ignition switches, latches for EVs – ET Auto

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said, “Pavna and OLA Electric joining forces will not only drive affordability but also enhance the quality standards for enthusiasts of two-wheeler EVs. It has been playing an instrumental role in driving EV adoption and penetration in India, the company said in a media release. Swapnil Jain, Managing Director of Pavna Industries Ltd.,

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GM becomes top automaker in the US, but its EV sales lag competitors

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General Motors (GM) has announced its Q4 auto sales, showing that it has become the top automaker in the United States for 2022. As General Motors has quickly fallen behind traditional and up-and-coming rivals alike regarding EV sales, specifically Tesla, Hyundai/Kia, and Ford, it has moved towards more electric models and production.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Some Are Coming to the USA; Some Are Here This article may contain affiliate links. Their affordability could potentially make them a popular choice as more car owners look to buy an EV on a tight budget. Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly. Below are just some of the EV manufacturers worth knowing about.