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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Baua Electric

ownership, the now-defunct Chinese-funded automaker NEVS , which had been reworking some of Saab’s assets, bought Protean in 2019. Since then, Dongfeng, a Chinese automaker with a Volkswagen joint venture—has sourced Protean motors for its Fengshen E70 sedan. Prior to its current U.K.

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Daimler and Geely Holding form global JV for smart; new generation of electric models

Green Car Congress

Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group , the German and Chinese automotive groups, have formed a 50-50 globally focused joint venture to own, operate and further develop smart, the pioneer of small urban vehicles, as a leader in premium-electrified vehicles. The joint venture is expected to be finalized by the end of 2019.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Tesla is described as disruptive technology, but in reality the company has done what auto companies have done for a little more than a century—build great cars and match them up with owners who appreciate them. has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

Cars That Think

Welcome to the planet's grandest high-stakes poker game, one where the players at the table are auto manufacturers frantically raising the ante in their financial commitments, betting tens of billions and their very survival on their electric vehicle development decisions.

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

EV Central

Seres is a subsidiary of Chinese auto giant Dongfeng, and the Seres 3 has sold in China as the Fengon E3 since 2019. On France’s main car classifieds website there are 80 Seres 3s for sale, many with delivery mileage and costing less than list price. Seems French buyers agree. What makes it so very bad?

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Many in the auto industry are warning that realistic BEV range numbers under varying conditions need to be widely published , else risk creating a backlash against EVs in general. Even in the Chinese market where smaller EV sales are booming, profits are not. Currently, EV reliability is nothing to brag about.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

Teslarati

As people have seen the EV adoption rate globally is under pressure and a lot of other auto manufacturers are pulling back on EVs and pursuing plugin hybrids instead. It’s important to acknowledge what Elon said, from our auto business perspective. Auto margins declined from 18.9 So we’re doing well.

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