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Daimler and BYD restructure DENZA joint venture to 10:90

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and its long-term Chinese partner BYD Auto Industry Co., In 2022, DENZA will introduce new models to the Chinese market and seek further growth opportunities. Daimler and BYD have been long-term partners in the Chinese market. Daimler Greater China Ltd. Earlier post.)

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China Auto Ownership Expected to Exceed 200M in 2020

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Wang said when delivering a speech at the 2010 International Forum on the Development of the Chinese Automotive Industry that fostering and developing alternative-energy automobiles will aid in the long-term development of the auto industry.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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Safety innovation (71% in 2010) and vehicle styling (61% in 2010) were among the factors seeing the most significant increases in perceived importance compared to last year’s survey results. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements.

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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

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In 2010 Nissan used it in its Leaf electric car. Twenty-five years later, the battery is gaining momentum in the auto industry as a means of reducing the cost of electric cars. Today it is being employed by Chinese EV manufacturers including BYD , as well as by Ford , General Motors , and Tesla.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the. Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world’s two largest auto markets. posted May 10, 2010 at 9:49 am EDT. China overtook the US last year as the largest auto market in the world. percent of $1.9

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SAE New Energy Vehicle Forum: China’s focus on NEVs may have profound impact on future of transportation

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The way cars are used here, the ways in which cars interact with the environment, the way in which human beings reside in urban centers in China are profoundly going to seed the development of the auto industry in every other part of the world. China wants to lead a revolution in transportation, not follow. Private sector.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., The battery-powered cars that Chinese companies are showing are intended to be much less expensive than those planned by big foreign companies. in late 2010. Gasgoo.com | ?? |

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