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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. In September, GM CEO Mary Barra told The Wall Street Journal that Ford’s partnership with CATL “could be the harbinger of Chinese domination of U.S. GM already works closely with CATL, but that relationship is limited to the China market.

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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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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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Chinese car makers can undercut rivals in Europe because their production costs are heavily subsidised. Tax exemption for EV purchases and non-financial support remain in place, after an extension, as the automotive industry is seen as one of the key drivers of economic growth. China exported over 1.2

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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse

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4 to the list, we revisited and updated our roundup of which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit. While the language remains tentative, such a solution might help both automakers with EV affordability. tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out? With the recent addition of the Volkswagen ID.4 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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BYD wants to take on Hyundai in Korea with its $25,000 Seal EV

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The Chinese automaker plans to launch its Tesla Model 3-rivaling Seal EV in Korea for under $25,000. The BYD Seal is poised to rival Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 and Tesla’s Model 3 with an affordable starting price. BYD is charging up the competition with Hyundai on its home turf.

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The redesigned federal EV tax credit and other EV-related measures

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The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act—a sweeping package of tax, health care and climate measures—was like the happy ending to one of those heartwarming “Save Christmas” stories. The revamped tax credit scheme is clearly a great improvement over its predecessor. Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act.

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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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