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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. auto market anytime soon , some U.S. automotive groups have expressed concerns over the Seagull EV and other affordable mass-market EVs eventually coming to North America. auto sector,” the organization writes. BYD last year sold 1.57

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Ipsos Auto Global Study: interest in battery electric vehicles growing in the US

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However, the study reveals there has been an increase in interest in the US and Chinese markets. The auto industry has seen this need to improve familiarity in the past, with some advanced driver assist features such as ACC and even autonomous driving. Source: Ipsos.

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Biden rumored to announce quadrupling of tariffs on Chinese EVs, up to 100%

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The US government is reportedly set to announce wider tariffs on several categories of Chinese goods, including various green products like solar panels and batteries, medical goods, and in particular an increase of tariffs on Chinese EVs from 25% to 100%. Photo is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

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GM China begins prototype battery cell fabrication

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GM China Advanced Technical Center’s Cell Fabrication Lab in Shanghai recently produced its first batch of battery cells. These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. Click to enlarge. —John Du, Director of GM China’s China Science Lab.

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

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a new 50:50 joint venture that will offer a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand. The all-electric vehicles produced by the JV will be sold under a new Chinese brand designed to meet Chinese consumers’ aspirations for electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Ford secures nickel supplies with $4.5 billion investment

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Besides the massive retooling effort that has taken the auto industry by storm over the past two years, the search for raw materials for EV batteries has become a growing priority for automakers. Today, Ford has done just that by signing onto a $4.5 billion nickel processing facility, which will be constructed in Indonesia.

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BYD launches lower-priced version of its Tesla Model 3 rival electric sedan, starting at $25K

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kWh BYD Blade battery packs, providing 550 km (342 mi) and 700 km (435 mi) CLTC range, respectively. kWh battery for up to 650 km (404 mi) CLTC range. BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini) testing (Source: BYD) With prices under $10,000, BYD’s new Seagull has sent shockwaves throughout the global auto industry.

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