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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

The Truth About Cars

Volkswagen is one of the most popular brands sold within the region by far and Mercedes-Benz moves substantially more product in Asia than the United States. brands like General Motors also have a lot riding on relations remaining copesthetic with China. influence.&

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

Ceer Motors It might seem weird that a petrol-chemical kingdom like Saudi Arabia would want to get into EV manufacturing but that’s exactly what is happening with Ceer Motors. SEV backing and production is initially coming from China, but there are plans to set up local manufacturing in Mexico. Izera Izera concept.

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Tesla unlikely to build new factories for ‘one or two years’: report

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Pandjaitan also said Musk was “very frank” in statements regarding new factories, adding that the automaker wanted to avoid going bankrupt like General Motors (GM) and Chrysler did back in 2009. Additionally, reports said that Tesla was in talks with Saudi Arabia about building a Gigafactory, though Musk later denied the claims.

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Auto Racing Test Drives Its Own EV Future

Cars That Think

The third-generation Formula E car, set to make its competitive debut in Saudi Arabia in early 2023, is smaller, lighter, faster and more environmentally friendly than any electric racer in history. The series’ first dual-powertrain car brings a robust 600 kilowatts, (805 hp), boosted by a new 250-kW front motor.

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Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Nickel and cobalt have also tumbled, weighed down by an influx of new production amid concerns that the shift to EVs may not be as smooth and quick as predicted. The auto industry had shown signs of becoming an key source of funds, as companies such as Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. Sigma Lithium Corp.

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