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Booming Chinese EV Market, $7 Billion For Solar From Biden, Tesla Updates Galore — Top News of the Week

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s that time again — time for a big roundup of cleantech news from the past week you shouldn’t miss. China just reached 43% of new car sales being plugin cars! Full electrics (BEVs) accounted for 28% market share. Check out all the top stories here! President Joe Biden just.

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BYD calls out the US and Europe for being ‘afraid’ of Chinese EVs

Electrek

Is the West afraid of Chinese electric cars? According to BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu, there are many examples of politicians who are worried about low-cost Chinese EVs, hinting at the US and Europe.

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Zeekr 007, BYD Sea Lion, XPeng X9 — Hot New Chinese Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese automakers have been busting out the news today. continued] The post Zeekr 007, BYD Sea Lion, XPeng X9 — Hot New Chinese Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica. Naturally, there’s a big auto show just getting underway in China.

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Ferrari, with first electric supercar coming in 2025, warns rivals over Chinese EVs

Electrek

Although its first fully electric supercar is not due out until next year, Ferrari is warning rivals about incoming Chinese EVs. Ferrari’s boss claims new competition from China should be a “call to action” for EU automakers.

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EV sales take off in May, Tesla delays FSD updates, and big truck news

Electrek

EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there’s some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today’s Quick Charge!

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Another Chinese EV brand targets Australia market with low-cost electric hatchbacks

The Driven EV News

The post Another Chinese EV brand targets Australia market with low-cost electric hatchbacks appeared first on The Driven. Another affordable EV maker to launch models in Australia in late 2024, thanks to the owner of Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and more.

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Biden administration considers penalties for Chinese EV companies in Mexico

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The Biden Administration is considering penalties for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) automakers who are moving production to Mexico. On May 14, 2024, the Biden Administration released new tariffs on Chinese EV imports and other sectors to protect American workers and businesses in the United States. According to U.S.

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