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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

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The battle for consumer attention in China’s electric car market is being fought over touches of “ tech luxury ” that car buyers in other markets have never seen. “Why would I choose a foreign car? “In the new E-Class, you can sing karaoke. But here customers love it,” he said.

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Tata’s UK electric car battery plant to be in Bridgwater – ET Auto

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The factory is due to create up to 4,000 green-tech jobs in the area, with “many thousands” more expected to be created indirectly, Agratas said in a statement. The UK plant, which Tata, owner of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) , announced in July, will become one of Europe’s largest battery-cell manufacturing sites.

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Aptiv to cut stake in robotaxi tech firm Motional, stop funding – ET Auto

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Motional, a venture between the company and Hyundai Motor Co , uses the South Korean carmaker IONIQ5 electric car for its robotaxi. Meanwhile, Aptiv beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit, fueled by an uptick in demand for auto parts and tech-related products from global automakers.

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Lamborghini licenses MIT’s Cobalt-free organic battery tech for EVs – ET Auto

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Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT ), including one of Indian-origin, have designed a new battery material that could offer a more sustainable, cobalt-free way to power electric cars. Automaker Lamborghini has licensed the patent on the technology.

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Visiting Chinese trade official warns EU on greentech probe – ET Auto

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He cited the EU’s investigations into Chinese electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines as examples. He cited the EU’s investigations into Chinese electric cars , solar panels and wind turbines as examples. Earlier this week, Wang was in France where he met French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have a new ‘Starlink’ plan for India – ET Auto

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During his visit, the billionaire is set to meet the founders of some space tech startups to discuss his satellite communication venture, Starlink. What Elon Musk may discuss with these startups The startups believe that the main agenda during Musk’s visit will be to talk about Starlink and electric car maker Tesla.

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XPeng CEO says its software, AI upgrades to enter ‘super fast cycle’ – ET Auto

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While rival Chinese automakers have been cutting costs amid a price war, XPeng has pledged to invest heavily in technology innovation as buyers in the world’s largest auto market increasingly seek more high-tech features when choosing cars. In February, XPeng said it plans to hire 4,000 people this year and invest 3.5

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