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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

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It acquired 20% of the Chinese automakers, making it a significant shareholder. Tesla’s China deals concerns chair of US Congressional Committee In a statement to Reuters , Leapmotor shared that its first EV model for the overseas market will be launched for sale in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. billion in Leapmotor.

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China’s sweeping new e-bike battery rules could have a major impact in US

Baua Electric

E-bike battery fires, while exceedingly rare, have become a major concern in the US with significant news coverage. NYC is often seen as the epicenter of e-bike battery fires due largely to the large population of e-bike delivery riders and the low-quality Chinese batteries used on such bikes.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Baua Electric

ownership, the now-defunct Chinese-funded automaker NEVS , which had been reworking some of Saab’s assets, bought Protean in 2019. Since then, Dongfeng, a Chinese automaker with a Volkswagen joint venture—has sourced Protean motors for its Fengshen E70 sedan. Prior to its current U.K.

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Volkswagen sues car dealer for importing ID.6 EV to Germany

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6 EV for sale to customers in Germany. 6 EV is produced in China by the FAW-VW joint venture and is meant to be sold exclusively in the Chinese car market. In 2022, German car dealer Gregory Brudny offered the Volkswagen ID.6 Brudny bought 22 ID.6 6 vehicles built by FAW-VW from an authorized VW dealer in China.

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Suzuki Australia joins Toyota in committing to hybrid powertrains for most models, first BEV to launch in 2025

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But in 2025 we will still have non-hybrid platforms – Jimny, Ignis will still be for sale, Swift Sport will still be for sale – so there will be a transition period.” We are aiming for sale [in 2025] … would love it.” But Pachota admitted the BEV would not be the sales force in this roll-out of electrified vehicles.

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Tesla’s Tom Zhu takes over North America sales, service & deliveries

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Tesla’s global vice president and CEO of the Greater China region, Tom Zhu, took over responsibilities for sales, service, and deliveries in North America, Electrek reported , citing sources familiar with the matter. Follow us for interactive news & more. Follow us for interactive news & more.

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Volkswagen unveils ID.7 Tourer electric estate car for Europe

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“The new ID.7 7 Tourer is a perfect estate model, especially for families and long-distance drivers,” said Imelda Labbé, Volkswagen brand board of management for sales, marketing and after sales. 7 sedan , or fastback saloon, which is currently sold in the European, North American and Chinese markets.

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