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GM, Honda announce new partnership to build affordable electric vehicles

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General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM By 2027, GM and Honda plan to launch low-priced and affordable electric options, including compact crossover vehicles, officials said. I’d love to hear from you!

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GM and Honda expanding partnership to codevelop series of affordable EVs in most popular vehicle segments; on sale in 2027

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General Motors and Honda plan to expand the two companies’ relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The compact crossover segment is the largest in the world, with annual volumes of more than 13 million vehicles.

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

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It is also unclear if it would stick with BEVs or also offer hybrids, which Leapmotor also builds and sells in China. They would no doubt welcome the opportunity presented by an affordable Chinese electric brand. Leapmotor International future product plan. How many of them would come to Australia remains to be seen. Leapmotor T03.

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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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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. The Japanese automaker also announced collaborations with other OEMs in 2023 to establish local charging networks. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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Smart Mobility builds upon Ford’s Blueprint for Mobility ( earlier post ). In his CES talk, Fields said that rapidly advancing connectivity; software and sensor technology; and big data were the enablers behind the Smart Mobility projects—eight in North America, nine in Europe and Africa, seven in Asia and one in South America.

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