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Thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits – ET Auto

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Lithium is a key component in the manufacture of batteries used in electric cars, as well as smartphones and other electronics. Thailand has backtracked on an announcement that it found millions of tonnes of lithium deposits last week, with the government downgrading the scope of its discovery.

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BYD aims to start vehicle production at Thailand EV plant in Q3 2024

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NEV maker BYD has announced plans to begin vehicle production at its Thailand plant in the third quarter of 2024. During its announcement, BYD highlighted that it is focused on the Thai auto market. BYD is not just establishing its EV production facilities in Thailand. million units.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

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Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Thailand wants 30% of the vehicles built in the country to be electric by 2030.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. BYD set to begin EV production in Thailand in Q3 After showcasing its full range of brands at the Bangkok Auto Show this week, BYD said it will kick off EV production in the country in Q3.

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Tesla in talks for a factory in Thailand, report says

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Now, Thailand is back in the running. Tesla only somewhat recently started to operate officially in Thailand with opening orders late in 2022 and starting deliveries last year. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Last week, Italy said it was talking to Tesla about a potential factory.

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BYD Atto 3 Tops The BEV Sales Charts In Thailand In First Half Of The Year

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Reports from Thailand say the BYD Atto 3 was the top selling BEV in Thailand in the first half of the year. The Atto 3 registered 11,167 units in the first half of the year, followed by the Hozon Auto Neta V with 5,955 units. The Tesla Model Y was in third place with 3,638 […]

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Splendid Wall readies EV battery meeting, analysis in Thailand

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is finalizing plans to take a position as much as $30 million to arrange a untouched battery bind meeting plant in Thailand, the place it is going to get started creating a compact electrical automotive upcoming occasion, consistent with an organization reputable. BANGKOK — China’s Splendid Wall Motor Co.