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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

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Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Kia revealed a new EV lineup at its first EV Day in October.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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BYD is now set to begin production at its new EV plant in Thailand in the third quarter as it looks to accelerate overseas sales. BYD set to begin EV production in Thailand in Q3 After showcasing its full range of brands at the Bangkok Auto Show this week, BYD said it will kick off EV production in the country in Q3.

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Volvo Group launches Quester heavy-duty truck range for growth markets

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UD Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, launched Quester, a new heavy-duty truck range developed specifically for growth markets. As a heavy-duty truck range, Quester provides a platform for a wide range of applications including mining, construction, distribution and long-haul transportation.

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BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

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1 is the first Chinese-made ship designed to carry domestic EVs overseas. First BYD ship sets sights on Europe to deliver EVs Marking a “new era” for Chinese vehicles, BYD’s first ship designed to carry EVs arrived at Yantai Port on January 9. 1 is the first vessel built by a Chinese shipyard designed for exporting domestic vehicles.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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kWh LFP battery pack from BYD’s FinDreams, the electric sedan has up to 497 miles (800 km) CLTC range. It’s already leading EV imports in key markets like Japan and Thailand. Ford’s CEO Jim Farley said the American automaker is working on affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD.

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