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China Needs More Ships to Handle Its Rapidly Growing EV Exports

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China had long been a sort of a sleeping giant in the world economy, though it hasn’t been so sleepy over the last few decades. The country’s tech, automotive, and manufacturing industries have become juggernauts in their respective sectors, and the Chinese auto industry has solidified itself as a global force.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. What can he afford? It depends on how the economy grows, how far the people grow.

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June 2023 – Record market share for EVs in France

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This variability is avoided by the Model Y, which is now made locally in Europe and thus able to deliver in more steady monthly volumes. Compared to other sectors of the economy, the auto industry has seen relatively strong YoY growth, with almost all of that growth coming from increased sales of plugins, especially BEVs.

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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

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The geopolitical divorce between the USA and China, and to some lesser extent between western economies and China, accelerates. The United States and Europe are both investing in building new battery factories for the future. Auto companies have committed to a vast expansion in their EV offerings by 2025.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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But Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava believes small cars have to grow for India to be a developed economy. India’s affluence is as good as Europe, and also, her people could be as deprived as someone in Africa.” One cannot link disposable incomes and affordability to the fall in the hatchback segment’s contribution, he said. “It

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in Germany

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Let’s see if the premium local brands can maintain these volumes of their most affordable BEVs. Tesla’s Europe-wide share hasn’t changed much this year. Outlook Germany’s economy is not in a good place, with GDP contracting by 0.5% That was a relative tumble in a BEV market that grew by 33% over the period.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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