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

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China is the world’s largest automotive market, and understandably so, an important one for electric vehicle (EV) makers like Tesla. BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.

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ETAutoTS: Software, sustainability, cybersecurity to define the future of auto industry – ET Auto

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The conference chair Rajendra Petkar , President & CTO, Tata Motors talked about the potential of software to build the entire vehicle architecture. Gone are the days when the auto industry used to be hardware oriented.” He explained how the path to sustainably is multi stepped, multi year and multi fuel in nature.

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

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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. A growing consumer awareness led to an increased desire to have them in vehicles. In the US, knowing a fair amount about BEVs more than doubles consideration for them.

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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

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Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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2024 trends in the auto industry promise a focused approach | Autocar Professional

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Exports were a mixed bag as overall numbers declined from the previous year — export of two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, tractors, and three-wheelers declined. However, passenger vehicle exports bucked the trend and registered growth, largely due to higher demand for sports utility vehicles. percent to clock a turnover Rs 5.60

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

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