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BYD signs deal to supply 5,000 EVs to UK car rental firm Octopus EV over 3 years

CN EV Post

BYD entered into a partnership with UK-based Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV) on March 10, which plans to buy 5,000 BYD electric vehicles over the next 3 years, according to a press release today. The initial order will include the BYD Atto 3, an all-electric C-segment SUV that debuted in the UK this month.

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Tesla Giga Berlin’s 4680 supply won’t start in Germany, and it was never supposed to

Teslarati

Tesla also plans to utilize strong relationships with its battery cell manufacturers to solve supply concerns during Giga Berlin’s early production dates. Tesla originally planned for the Kato Road 4680 lines to supply Giga Berlin with cells when they are available.

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Tesla in talks with new LFP cell supplier for low-cost battery deal: report

Teslarati

Tesla is reportedly in talks with Chinese battery maker EVE Energy Co for a potential supply deal for low-cost batteries. EVE’s batteries will reportedly be used to boost Gigafactory Shanghai’s supply chain, as per information related to Reuters by individuals familiar with the matter. .

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BYD eyes lithium giant takeover as it expands its EV battery business

Baua Electric

The Chinese EV maker is now eyeing expanding its EV battery business. BYD’s Brazil head, Alexandre Baldry, said discussions were held over a possible supply agreement, joint venture, or acquisition of Sigma Lithium, according to the Financial Times. 1 is the first Chinese-made ship designed to carry domestic EVs overseas.

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NEVS finalizes acquisition of main assets of Saab; new company solely focused on EVs

Green Car Congress

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS), an international consortium formed by Swedish and Chinese stakeholders, finalized its acquisition of the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB, effective 31 August 2012. Earlier post.).

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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

Green Car Congress

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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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

Teslarati

“There’s gonna be a boom and bust in battery supply,” Musk noted. The analyst asked a follow-up question about Q1 deliveries being impacted by supply constraints. Tesla will aim to optimize its buying process for it would be possible to “buying a car in under a minute.”

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