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Huawei exec who called Tesla “killing” machines fired after China legal team’s complaint

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If there is one thing that is evident with Tesla China, it is the fact that its legal team does not hold back. Huawei allegedly received a letter of complaint from Tesla CN legal team. The former Huawei executive’s comments received strong responses from Chinese social media, with numerous users stating that he crossed the line.

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Huawei says upcoming Luxeed S7 EV is ‘superior to Tesla’s Model S’

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The Luxeed S7 will be unveiled in the Chinese market in late November, according to a statement from the head of Huawei’s car department, Richard Yu Chengdong, in a report from the South China Morning Post. The car will make its debut in late November,” Chengdong said during a launch event held on Monday. “It automaker’s legal team.

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Daimler and Bosch jointly premiere Automated Valet Parking in China

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Automated Valet Parking, to the extent legally allowed where used, enables vehicles to proceed to an assigned space and for the user to retrieve the vehicle via their smartphone. At the event, two vehicles were tested simultaneously to mirror the unique and complex traffic conditions found in contemporary Chinese cities.

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Media outlet apologizes to Tesla for “brake failure” reports with zero evidence

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In a rather surprising turn of events, domestic auto media outlets in China have issued a public apology regarding their coverage of Tesla, particularly on the company’s alleged “brake failure” incidents, which were widely reported in recent weeks. Looks like Tesla’s legal team is going after FUDsters.

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How the Huawei Fight is Changing the Face of 5G

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But it may also signal a de-escalation of the pressure Washington has brought to bear on the Chinese company now that Huawei is on its heels. Huawei has said it would not comply with such a request and believes that it cannot be legally forced to do so. Washington embarked on an intense campaign to block Huawei, and Ms.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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Climate change projections authored by Chinese scientists indicate that China’s annual mean air temperature is likely to rise by 1.3 The frequency of extreme weather and climate events is already on the rise in China, and is expected to have “immense impacts on socio-economic development and standards of living.”

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

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Plug-ins are slated to hit the Chinese market in earnest over the next few years. If plug-ins take off among Chinese consumers, it could help companies drive down production costs with higher volumes — whether by selling their own vehicles or benefiting from battery suppliers’ economies of scale. and EU buyers.

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