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Another Chinese EV Manufacturer Lands in Mexico: SEV Will Build Its Affordable EVs in Durango

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Mexico’s cheapest EV will now be built in North America in SEV’s new plant in Durango SEV, a Mexican brand. continued] The post Another Chinese EV Manufacturer Lands in Mexico: SEV Will Build Its Affordable EVs in Durango appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Stellantis slams Biden’s new tariff against Chinese EVs

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares slammed the Biden Administration’s new tariff against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports in the United States. Earlier this week, the Biden Administration implemented new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other products from China. Europe is also considering placing higher tariffs on Chinese EVs.

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Tesla & other companies form EMA to promote electric mobility in Mexico

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Tesla and a few other companies recently announced the launch of the Electro Mobility Association (EMA) to promote the production and purchase of electric vehicles in Mexico. Along with representatives from Tesla, Chinese automaker BYD, Europe’s Volvo, JAC, SEV, and Vemo formed the EMA.

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Report: BYD Plotting New EV Factory in Mexico

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China’s BYD is reportedly prepared to set up a new production facility in Mexico with the alleged plan to use the locale as an export hub for the United States. American brands love sending jobs to Mexico, as does every other company interested in moving high volume models through North and South America. Overall, 1.36

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Senate Bill Seeks to Tariff Chinese Vehicles Out of Existence

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This week, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is introducing legislation to increase tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles this week with the stated goal of dealing with the “existential threat posed by China.” percent to 100 percent, including vehicles owned by Chinese-based automakers that are assembled in places like Mexico.

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Survey: Younger US drivers are more open to Chinese EVs

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drivers are more open to driving vehicles from Chinese brands than their older counterparts, according to a new AutoPacific survey. But concerns about how Chinese brands manage data privacy were high regardless of age. No vehicles from Chinese brands are currently sold in the U.S., Younger U.S.

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Report: Ford's EV Skunkworks Team to Create Three Affordable Electric Models

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A few weeks ago, Ford announced that it had created an internal skunkworks team to focus on affordable EVs and a new platform to underpin them. Tesla also reportedly plans to (finally) get its affordable EV out the door in the next year or so. Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider.