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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment are Playing Out in Indonesia —focuses on nickel as a critical mineral, but has implications for the broader minerals and materials supply chains needed for broad-scale energy transition. This surge occurred mostly in China, driven by steel manufacturing.

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Tesla signs truce with Chinese Automakers to end EV price war

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Tesla and 16 Chinese automakers signed a truce ending the EV price war. Executives from Tesla and 16 China-based automakers participated in a signing ceremony at the China Auto Forum in Shanghai held on July 6, 2023. China’s top car makers took part in the event, including BYD, Geely, and Xpeng Inc.

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EU’s anti-subsidy EV probe prompts retaliation from China

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The European Commission’s anti-subsidy probe into electric vehicle (EV) imports from China prompted a retaliation from the Chinese government. The Chinese government launched a trade probe into luxury liquor producers from Europe. The volume of Chinese EVs at the event caught the eye of the European Commission.

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The Tesla Cybertruck becomes instant celebrity in China

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China is not a country of pickup trucks. China is the world’s largest automotive market, and in 2023, sales accelerated to a record 30.09 million units , approximately 512,000 of which were pickup trucks. of the Chinese auto market. Cybertruck China Tour was really eventful on day 1 in all 8 locations across China.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk heads to China amid FSD expansion rumors

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is headed to China today and is expected to meet with local officials, among other events. Today, according to a report from Bloomberg , Musk is headed to China, and some believe he may be meeting about a rumored expansion of Full Self Driving (FSD) in the country.

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Nio ET5: China's sporty-looking Model 3 rival offers battery swapping, claims range beyond 600 miles

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The Nio ET5 is the Chinese automaker's latest EV, and is shaping up to be a Tesla Model 3 rival in its home market. Unveiled at the automaker's Nio Day event last week, the ET5 is a hatchback measuring 185 inches in length, meaning it's about the same size as the Model 3, which is also assembled in China for local distribution.

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Tesla to appear at China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing

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Tesla will appear at the first China International Supply Chain Expo later this month, set to be held in Beijing. The event was organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and it will run from November 28 to December 2. companies appearing at the expo would also advance this goal. “We hope U.S.