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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Ltd (JingJu) aims to combine the two companies’ strengths in new energy fleet operation and AI transportation solutions to develop next-generation connected-car systems. Jingju is a key component of a DiDi-BAIC strategic partnership formed in a growing alliance between DiDi and auto-industry players.

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U-Michigan, China enter two new automated and connected vehicle partnerships

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The University of Michigan is entering two separate agreements with Chinese institutions targeting automated and connected vehicles. First, a $27-million research agreement with Shenzhen-based investment firm Frontt Capital Management will advance autonomous, connected vehicles and robotic technologies. Second, a $2.5-million

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Renault CEO calls for Auto European plan to protect against ‘onslaught of EVs from China’

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million electric vehicles sold in 2023, according to the Chinese Passenger Car Association, or 60% of the global total), it already had [a] market share of close to 4% in Europe in 2022. In 2023, around 35% of electric vehicles exported worldwide were Chinese. “As Buoyed by its huge domestic market (8.5

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

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The all-electric vehicles produced by the JV will be sold under a new Chinese brand designed to meet Chinese consumers’ aspirations for electric vehicles. We will be exploring innovative vehicle connectivity and mobility service solutions for a new generation of young city-dwelling Chinese customers. —Peter Fleet.

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

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Installing traditional fixed fast-charging stations is usually a cost- and labor intensive process that requires electrical upgrades to support the connection between charging stations and the main electrical grid. Volvo Cars’ future is electric, as reflected by our industry-leading commitment to electrify our entire product range.

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Volkswagen starts pre-production in first China plant focused only on e-mobility; MEB-based vehicles from Oct 2020

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family in China as well, a brand-new generation of fully electric and connected vehicles. Fully intelligent and digitized, the Anting plant sets a new benchmark for green and smart factories for Volkswagen Group China and the Chinese auto industry. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG.

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Ford doubles EV goal for 2023 and has a new semiconductor partner to help

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Most of this could be attributed to the Chinese market, where GM’s joint venture with Wuling and SAIC has contributed a significant portion of these sales with the HongGuang Mini EV. The auto industry will produce roughly 7.7 The shortage will cost the industry around $210 billion in revenue.

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