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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

Baua Electric

While European automakers have been shifting over to direct sales à la Tesla, China’s BYD, for Build Your Dreams, along with Chinese peers Xpend and Great Wall Motor are looking to dealers to build sales and provide networks to help their brands build solid reputations and trust among Europeans.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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MG (owned by the Chinese SAIC) was the only group to post an increase in registrations, with its volume jumping from 1,327 to 2,592 units. The positive results came as a result of more electrified vehicles from Mercedes (+44%), Volkswagen (+240%), BMW (+15%), Hyundai (+25%), Volvo (+79%), and Suzuki, among others.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%). Twenty-four percent expect subsidies to increase, 34% say they will remain the same, and 43% predict a decline. US automaker gains in market share.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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Around 40% of Chinese and 37% of Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers are investing the largest proportion of their powertrain resources in ICE optimization, according to the survey. Brazil: 35% believe the share will be 1-5%. There are four Chinese manufacturers in the top 10. Japan: 46% believe the share will be 11–15%.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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Some of the automakers include in that agreement are Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota and Mitsubishi. Caroline Reichert, a spokeswoman for the Germany energy company RWE , said leading automotive and energy companies have reached an agreement for a standardized plug for electric cars. by RSS or sign up by email.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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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. BYD has likewise set aside the equivalent of $600 million USD to build a new factory in Brazil to better tackle South America. Last year, BMW and Stellantis said they will manufacture EVs in Mexico. Overall, 1.36

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