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BYD debuts E-SEED GT concept car, Song Pro SUV and e Series at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show

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BYD debuted its E-SEED GT concept car and Song Pro SUV alongside its all-new e-series models at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. It comes in fuel-powered, hybrid and pure electric versions. In design, it also integrates the updated “Dragon Face 2.0” design language.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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The planning and construction of this industrial park is a concrete step to implement the Chinese government’s green development goals for Guangdong and the national ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy. The move will help promote the development of the automobile industry and drive economic growth.

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Volkswagen Group and SAIC to produce EVs and PHEVs in China

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The company said that it will also intensify its local research in the fields of fuel cells and plug-in hybrid vehicles as well. billion) in China planned by the Volkswagen Group together with its joint ventures by 2019. These agreements form part of the total investment of €22 billion (US$24.5 over the previous year. —Prof.

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BMW to partner with Andretti Formula E; may lead to works involvement

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Depending on the general development of the racing series, a works involvement is envisaged as of the series’ season 5, 2018/2019, provided the conditions and circumstances are right. In the last ten years, we have established a leading position in the automobile industry in this field with BMW i.

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Electric vehicles sales, transportation & policy initiatives 

Electric Vehicles India

The Government of India is continuously making efforts to bring the electric vehicles revolution in India through various initiatives be it providing exemption of tax on electric vehicles or providing incentives under the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and EV). billion (USD 130 million).

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 A hybrid electric vehicle , as they are also commonly known, uses an electrical drive technology and applies regenerative braking, recovering the energy normally lost while braking. Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it.

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Tesla Aiming For New Milestone Of Two Million Cars

MyEVOnline

Only last year, Tesla beat BYD company from China, delivering more than 800,000 electric vehicles towards the end of 2019, while BYD lagged at about 700,000. On the other hand, BYD’s total production rate also includes the sales of its plug-in hybrid. Tesla’s Ardous Journey Towards the One-Millionth Car.

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