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Solid state: EV giants chase ‘holy grail’ of batteries – ET Auto

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The company says it aims to build a gigafactory for its new batteries by 2029 and has signed a joint development agreement with BMW. Chinese EV maker Nio has commercialized 150 kilowatt hour (kWh) semi-solid-state batteries for its EVs, manufactured by Beijing Welion New Energy, which have a range of up to 1,000 km.

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These are the 2024 World Car of the Year Winners

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Every year, different groups of auto journalists and industry professionals come together to choose a “best of” list to recognize vehicles in various categories. They recently revealed their 2024 picks at the New York auto show, and it’s clear that legacy auto brands are facing increasingly tough competition.

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A third of Aussies back 2030 ICE ban claims Polestar survey

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The government will issue a discussion paper on emissions strategy for auto industry comment and response this month. South Korea led the way with 48 per cent ahead of the UK (44) and Singapore (42). Among those recently quoted warning caution are BMW and tier one auto supplier Bosch.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Chinese assembly and sourcing is likely one of the reasons the EX30 can carry a starting price of just $36,245 (including a mandatory delivery fee of $1,295).

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Rejoice: The Tipping Point Has Been Reached! 

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Bloomberg confirms that The adoption curve followed by South Korea starting in 2021 ends up looking a lot like the one taken by China in 2018, which is similar to Norway after its first 5% quarter in 2013. The next major car markets approaching the tipping point this year include Canada, Australia, and Spain. The Tipping Points.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Chinese assembly and sourcing is likely one of the reasons the EX30 can carry a starting price of just $36,245 (including a mandatory delivery fee of $1,295).

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Report: BYD Plotting New EV Factory in Mexico

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That particular model starts at the Chinese equivalent of $14,000 on the domestic market. Of those, Chinese vehicles accounted for more than 120,000 , a gain of 60 [percent], business newspaper El Financiero reports. South Korea's Kia has said it will manufacture EVs in Mexico. Image: BYD Auto] Become a& TTAC insider.

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