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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. automotive groups have expressed concerns over the Seagull EV and other affordable mass-market EVs eventually coming to North America. While BYD said just last month that it has no plans to enter the U.S. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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Elon Musk gives nod of respect for Tesla’s competitors from China

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While responding to a question from Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, Musk noted that without restrictions, Chinese automakers would probably dominate numerous companies. As such, Musk and Tesla executives are familiar with the intensity of the domestic Chinese auto market. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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BYD executive dubs Tesla a “very respected industry peer” amid EV transition

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Recent comments from Yunfei Li, general manager of branding and public relations at BYD, have suggested that the Chinese electric vehicle maker regards its biggest American rival as a key ally in the transition to sustainable transportation. ” Tesla and BYD’s relationship has evolved over time.

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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

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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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UC Davis, ITDP study suggests global shift to public transport, NMT and away from cars could save $100T through 2050 and cut GHGs

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—Lew Fulton, co-director of NextSTEPS Program at the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies. Transportation, driven by rapid growth in car use, has been the fastest growing source of CO 2 in the world. This expands mobility options, especially for the poor, and curbs air pollution from traffic. —Replogle and Fulton.

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U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund 6 energy and biomedical projects; batteries, policy and fuels

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The goal os this project is to explore the potential of new classes of materials for making electrochemically superior, environmentally friendly, and affordable electrodes for lithium-ion batteries that may be used in such applications as electric vehicles. Engineering the right fuel for sustainable transportation.

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