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BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars

Electrek

After launching its low-cost Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL), BYD is leading the EV sales surge in the country. However, with a new import tax looming, can the Chinese EV maker continue the momentum? China’s leading automaker, BYD , is aggressively expanding overseas.

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

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Affordable electric cars are coming Kia has already revamped the brand as the industry transitions to electric with a new logo and design. Meanwhile, Kia has bigger (or, smaller and more affordable) plans.

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Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

Baua Electric

Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. The aim is to reduce EV prices as the automakers look to Chinese automakers with low-cost models like BYD. With the $7,500 EV tax credit, the EV starts at under $40,000.

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Tesla’s apparent red carpet treatment in India an effective tool against rivals

Teslarati

Tesla is reportedly in discussions with Indian officials for the buildout of a plant that would have the capacity to produce a new low-cost electric car that’s expected to be priced at around $24,000. BYD is also facing an investigation over allegations that it had underpaid import taxes in the country.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

Green Car Congress

The commercial-oriented entry model starts at $39,974 MSRP before any federal or state tax credits, while the mid-series XLT model starts at $52,974 MSRP, offering additional comfort and technology. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. Ford is taking reservations with a $100 deposit.

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BNEF: steel industry set to pivot to hydrogen in green push; additional $278B for clean capacity and retrofits

Green Car Congress

The steel industry cannot afford to wait for the 2040s to start its transition. Moreover, Brazil is expected to have one of the lowest costs for hydrogen production by 2030, according to research by BloombergNEF. South Africa and India have good iron ore reserves and the potential to produce a large amount of low-cost clean power.

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Help support fair-charge

EV Info

Campaigners are calling for a halt to an ‘unfair’ policy that sees EV driver forced to pay four times more tax for electricity from public charge-points compared to home charge-points. Pressure group FairCharge has highlighted that VAT on domestic electricity is five per cent as opposed to 20 per cent for on-street chargers.