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Portuguese company eyes two lithium refineries in Iberia by 2030 – ET Auto

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A newly-established Portuguese company backed by a wealthy business conglomerate is hoping to build two lithium refineries in the Iberian Peninsula by 2030, its chief executive said on Tuesday. Lifthium is planning to source the raw materials from different regions around the world, including South America.

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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

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While European automakers have been shifting over to direct sales à la Tesla, China’s BYD, for Build Your Dreams, along with Chinese peers Xpend and Great Wall Motor are looking to dealers to build sales and provide networks to help their brands build solid reputations and trust among Europeans. Last year, the company sold 1.6

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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

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The Chinese electrified vehicle maker Leapmotor will launch in Australia in late 2024 as part of an international expansion backed by global auto giant Stellantis. It is also unclear if it would stick with BEVs or also offer hybrids, which Leapmotor also builds and sells in China. Leapmotor International future product plan.

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Honda unveils two radical-looking EV concepts and new ‘H’ logo at CES 2024

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We just saw Honda pull the plug on production of its “e” minicar in Europe while also nixing plans to build additional affordable EVs with GM. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The Japanese automaker also announced collaborations with other OEMs in 2023 to establish local charging networks.

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Honda reveals radical new electric Saloon concept at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Honda’s European boss, Katsuhisa Okuda, said the 0 Series is about “creating outstanding projects from zero, unconstrained by existing assumptions” With this new line of EVs, Honda is “going back to the starting point of Honda as an auto maker and creating new EVs from zero”, hence the 0 Series name.

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

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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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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The biggest obstacle for those who would prefer an alternative has been lack of purchasable plug-in electric vehicles since 2003 when auto manufacturers ceased production of plug-in EVs like the GM EV1, Honda EV Plus, and Toyota RAV4-EV. The MINI E will give its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19 and 20, 2008.

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