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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

Teslarati

BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto market anytime soon , some U.S. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges

Electric Cars Report

The call comes as other countries significantly power up political and economic backing for their own automotive sectors, […] The post Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford’s November sales paints revealing picture of US auto industry as EV adoption climbs

Electrek

Ford released its US auto sales for November today, and although electric vehicle sales were up over 100% YOY for the fifth straight month, gas-powered car sales continued to slide. The sales report highlights the direction in which the US auto industry is headed – forward.

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ABB and HASCO create joint venture to drive smart manufacturing in China’s auto industry

Green Car Congress

Partnership builds on existing relationship to deliver increased automation and sustainability for auto parts production New joint venture agreement signed by both parties on December 30th 2021 and expected to commence operation in Q2, 2022. 04/01/2022 Images are for editorial use only.

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CAAM calls for return to normal order in China's auto industry as price war disrupts sector

CN EV Post

(Image credit: CnEVPost) The price war is one of the most talked-about topics in China's auto industry this month, creating operational challenges for many car companies. Now, an industry association is calling for a return to rationality for all parties to bring order to the market.

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Auto industry to invest USD 7 bn in 5 years to deepen parts localisation – ET Auto

Baua Electric

“World over, the industry is building resilient supply chains by reducing overdependence on any particular country or geography,” said Shradha Suri Marwah, president of ACMA. Plans to deepen localisation of automatic transmissions, power control units, high strength steel, and combined charging systems are also on cards mid-term.

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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Toyota showcased its experimental hydrogen-powered combustion engine technology in the multiple award-winning GR Yaris. Japan’s auto industry must succeed in building passenger vehicles. The hydrogen-powered experimental GR Yaris and the Corolla Sport both feature the same G16E-GTS, 1.6-liter, 2022 GR Yaris Hydrogen.

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