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Tesla gains another Chinese competitor as Xiaomi unveils SU7 EV

Teslarati

Xiaomi recently unveiled its SU7 electric vehicle (EV) and set its sights on beating Tesla in the Chinese EV market. The Xiaomi EV’s initials stand for Speed Ultra, a detail the Chinese company has made sure is factual. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model S Plaid has a top speed of 200 mph and can run 0 to 60 mph in 1.99

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Chinese self-driving developer reportedly files for IPO in the US

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Chinese self-driving developer Beijing Momenta Technology Co. New of Momenta’s potential IPO in the United States comes as Tesla robotaxi tests in China gain support from the local government. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech appears to be openly welcomed in China. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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BYD Seagull EV could help the Chinese automaker dominate Europe

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The BYD Seagull electric vehicle might help the Chinese automaker dominate Europe. The Chinese automaker aims to beat big automakers in Europe, including Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Tesla. The Chinese automaker plans to launch the Seagull in the European market with a similar price tag.

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Hyundai to build Tesla knockoff for Chinese EV maker Arcfox

Electrek

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motors plans to build EVs under the brand Arcfox, a Chinese electric car company co-owned by BAIC Motor Corp. more… The post Hyundai to build Tesla knockoff for Chinese EV maker Arcfox appeared first on Electrek.

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IDTechEx: despite efforts to reduces rare-earth use, percentage of permanent magnet-based EV motors rising

Green Car Congress

While there has been much publicity and technical development towards rare-earth reduction in vehicle motors, in practice the market is seeing an increase in the number of permanent magnet motors.

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2025 Geely Galaxy E5 revealed: Meet the latest electric Chinese Tesla Model Y fighter coming to Australia

EV Central

The covers have come off the latest Chinse electric SUV headed for Aussie shores to tackle the Tesla Model Y. Based on the Geely Electric Architecture (GEA), the E5 has a single e-motor reported to produce 160kW, while the specifications of the LFP battery pack have not been released. Meet the 2025 Geely Galaxy E5. It employs a 1.5-litre

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Stellantis CEO on the threat of Chinese EV plants in Italy

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Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares clarified the company’s position on Chinese electric vehicle brands coming to Italy. The Stellantis CEO also talked about Italian politicians and their discussions with Chinese automakers. The Italian government has been talking with American EV maker Tesla and China’s BYD about production in Italy.

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