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BYD sets lower sales growth & warns of looming price war

Teslarati

BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu held an investors conference earlier this week. A 20% increase will not be easy to achieve, given the current weak market sentiment,” said Zhao Zhen, a sales director at Wan Zhuo Auto—a car dealer in Shanghai. million units this year, 20% more compared to 2023’s 3.02 million units.

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Fisker to report its Q4 2023 earnings: Here are investors’ top questions

Teslarati

The electric vehicle startup is currently facing a number of challenges, such as a low stock price, missed targets, a pivot to franchised dealers, and negative reviews of the Fisker Ocean. Fisker announced a shift to franchised dealers as well, and the company missed its targets for the Ocean last year. Fisker Inc.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Baidu’s Jidu Auto to start mass production of its first robot EVs in 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Baidu’s Jidu Auto to start mass production of its first robot EVs in 2023. Baidu a Chinese multinational technology company specialising in artificial intelligence and internet related services has announced that it will start mass production of its first robot electric vehicles in 2023. Autonomous technology.

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Opinion: Making Sense of the Stellantis Auto Show Decision

The Truth About Cars

Now, to be clear, that decision is only from the corporate side – local dealers could still participate. Especially since it wasn’t that long ago that previous versions of what is now Stellantis were known for putting on elaborate press conferences during media days (especially in Detroit). Even if it’s just a temporary move.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

Electric Vehicles India

Battery Show Europe is held annually and features product presentations, pre-conference workshops, and more. The largest EV conference of the world leader in electric mobility. You can see attendees from national and international players presenting their technologies and products to stakeholders.

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ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2024 draws over 500 exhibitors | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Over 100 new exhibitors, four country pavilions With more than 100 new entrants in this year’s event, it will feature an extensive, innovative and technologically advanced product showcase from the industry.

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