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Satellite data show resurgence in NO2 emissions over China

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Data from the ESA’s Tropomi (TROPOspheric Monitoring) instrument on board the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite shows the variation of nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) emissions over China from December to March. As news of the coronavirus broke out in the Hubei province, China, in late December 2019, stricter measures were put in place.

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Tesla China sells 66k vehicles in January despite Chinese New Year break

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Data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has revealed that Tesla China sold 66,051 Gigafactory Shanghai-made vehicles in January 2023. Tesla China’s January 2023 wholesale results indicate that the electric vehicle maker sold 10.37% more cars year-over-year and 18.38% more units month-over-month.

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Visiting Chinese trade official warns EU on greentech probe – ET Auto

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He cited the EU’s investigations into Chinese electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines as examples. Wang Wentao is traveling through Europe for discussions about the European Commission’s investigation into whether China’s electric vehicle industry has benefited from unfair subsidies.

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Buick reveals Electra E5 midsize electric SUV for Chinese market

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Buick will soon introduce the all-electric Electra E5, the brand’s first production vehicle developed on the Ultium platform in China. The large five-seat midsize electric SUV was developed based on the insights of mainstream Chinese consumers and their preferences for premium, high-quality electric mobility.

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Honda bringing Insight and Fit Hybrid to market in China; prepping for local production

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At the 10 th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition, Honda announced it was introducing the Insight and the Fit Hybrid to the China market, in addition to the CR-Z, which was launched in July. Honda also announced its plans to further expand its lineup of hybrid models in China.

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Musk says Tesla’s Full Self-Driving may enter China very soon – ET Auto

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The Musk-led EV maker rolled out FSD four years ago but has yet to make it available in China despite customers urging it to do so. Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday said the electric-vehicle (EV) maker may make Full Self-Driving (FSD) available to customers in China very soon.

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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

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But other Chinese automakers, including state-run companies that were later entrants to the EV race, have closed the gap on sub-USD 10,000 EVs at the Beijing auto show that began Thursday. The Seagull is now China’s fourth-best selling EV.

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