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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

Teslarati

With the approval from the NDRC, Stellantis can build and sell Leapmotor electric vehicles (EVs) outside of China, said people familiar with the matter. It acquired 20% of the Chinese automakers, making it a significant shareholder. The joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor still needs regulatory approval in other markets.

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

Audi and its Chinese partner companies FAW and SAIC are showing four world premieres: the brand-new Audi A6 e-tron concept vehicle and the all-round updated Audi Q5L, in addition to the Audi A7L and an SUV study, still kept beneath a cover, named Audi concept Shanghai. meter-long vehicle to be unveiled in the second half of 2021.

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

The Truth About Cars

We've been told that OEMs are killing sedans because it's cheaper to build crossovers, and since crossovers are in high demand, automakers can charge more for them. However, it's not clear if unibody crossovers, many of which share platforms with current or currently dead sedans, are cheaper to build. And soon, perhaps, the Chinese.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Baua Electric

Bedeo claims it’s “committed” to maintaining the original curb weight and driving dynamics with each of these builds, achieved in part through “the advantages of weight reduction and engineering enhancements” of in-wheel motors. The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example.

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GreenTech Automotive plans to build electric car for sale in North America

National Green Transportation

GreenTech Automotive, a start-up company in the electric car manufacturing space, is teaming up with JAC Motors, a leading Chinese automaker. The two companies announced on Monday a plan to start manufacturing a five-passenger electric car at.'

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Tesla’s Tom Zhu takes over North America sales, service & deliveries

Teslarati

Tesla’s global vice president and CEO of the Greater China region, Tom Zhu, took over responsibilities for sales, service, and deliveries in North America, Electrek reported , citing sources familiar with the matter. Reuters reported that Zhu traveled with a team including Song Gang, Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory.

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GreenTech Automotive plans to build electric car for sale in North America

National Green Transportation

GreenTech Automotive, a start-up company in the electric car manufacturing space, is teaming up with JAC Motors, a leading Chinese automaker. The two companies announced on Monday a plan to start manufacturing a five-passenger electric car at.'