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BYD tests PHEV pickup truck in Mexico [Video]

Teslarati

BYD was recently spotted testing its upcoming hybrid pickup truck in Mexico. More information about the Chinese automaker’s first new energy pickup truck has come out. In a recent video shared by CarNewsChina , the new energy pickup truck can be seen climbing up and down dirt roads. The name speaks for itself.

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Polestar becomes Tesla’s latest Supercharger Network partner in China

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Prior to Polestar, SAIC-GM, a joint venture between SAIC Motor and General Motors, announced that it would be partnering with Tesla for Supercharger Network access by the end of 2023. Just recently, the carmaker announced that the first production Polestar 4 SUV has rolled out of one of Geely’s factories in Hangzhou.

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GM employs Tesla-esque direct-to-consumer sales strategy in China

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) plans to launch a wholly-owned direct sales platform, Durant Guild, in China. Through the direct sales platform, the legacy automaker plans to import and sell vehicles in China that have only been sold in the United States thus far, like the Hummer EV pickup truck or its SUV counterpart. What is Durant Guild?

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SAIC-GM-Wuling launches new EV model, price from $8,680

CN EV Post

In the January-February period, SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 50,433 NEVs in China, second only to BYD and Tesla. Image credit: Wuling) SAIC-GM-Wuling, which has had success in the mini electric vehicle (EV) market, is offering another new model to Chinese consumers. percent share, behind BYD's 40.8 percent and Tesla's 7.8 percent. ($1

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The Top 10 EV Battery Makers

Cars That Think

Proliferation aside, many EVs require ever-larger batteries to meet consumer demands for driving range, zippy performance, and now SUV size and utility. gigawatt-hours of batteries in that period was nearly as much as its five closest competitors combined: China's BYD, Hyundai, Mercedes, Renault, and Volkswagen. Old Tech, New Tricks.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Want the latest EV news and reviews deliverd to your inbox? BYD ute BYD ute patent shows what the EV ute will look like BYD is the biggest threat to Tesla globally and it’s also shaping up to give the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger something to worry about with a new ute. Let’s check out the list.

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Ford to Pull Back On Future Chinese Investments

The Truth About Cars

It also recently announced the next-generation Lincoln Nautilus for North America would be exported from China, a first for Lincoln. Despite the promised decline in future investment, the company seems interested in making the Lincoln brand a popular luxury marquee, similar to what General Motors managed to do with Buick.

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