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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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Chinese Government think tank calls for refocusing auto industry on environment-friendly and energy-saving targets

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million units in the months through September, as lower-priced automobiles have become more affordable for better-off Chinese people, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Oct. Sales of domestically-manufactured autos rose 36 percent year on year to reach 13.14

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Their affordability could potentially make them a popular choice as more car owners look to buy an EV on a tight budget. Zhidou Zhidou is a Chinese manufacturer of electric microcars. The MG4 EV–on sale in the UK SAIC Motor SAIC Motor is a Chinese state-owned car manufacturer that has been in operation since 1955.

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Stellantis plans sub-€25,000 Panda EV to tackle Renault, BYD

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Stellantis is making plans so as to add a 2nd lower-priced all-electric automobile to its arsenal to compete with Renault and Chinese language carmakers as shoppers search for extra inexpensive EVs. “There is a real need for more affordable EVs,” Francois stated.

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Honda bringing Insight and Fit Hybrid to market in China; prepping for local production

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At the 10 th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition, Honda announced it was introducing the Insight and the Fit Hybrid to the China market, in addition to the CR-Z, which was launched in July. Honda also announced its plans to further expand its lineup of hybrid models in China.

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Electric Car Watch #8: Chinese EV less than 5 Lakhs | Lesson for Indian Car Makers

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By Abhishek & Kamlesh ​ In this episode of Electric Car watch, we will talk about the Chinese electric car that is beating Tesla in EV sales. But do remember that this is after the Chinese government subsidy. This is the difference between Chinese Auto OEM’s and Indian OEMS. kWh LFP battery packs respectively.

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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.

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