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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. BYD sells new energy vehicles, which comprise both battery electric cars and plug-in hybrids.

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Podcast: Rivian’s new EVs, Tesla Model Y two-seater, Dodge Charger Daytona EV, and more

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On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Rivian’s brand-new EVs, the Tesla Model Y two-seater, the Dodge Charger Daytona EV, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek ’s YouTube channel.

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

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Elon Musk gave a nod of respect to Tesla’s China-based competitors during the company’s recent earnings call. China is home to Gigafactory Shanghai, Tesla’s primary vehicle export hub and its largest factory by volume. Musk’s evaluation of Tesla’s China-based rivals is quite sound.

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

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China is the world’s largest automotive market, and understandably so, an important one for electric vehicle (EV) makers like Tesla. automotive groups have expressed concerns over the Seagull EV and other affordable mass-market EVs eventually coming to North America. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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Tesla Roadster becomes first of Matchbox’s new line of sustainable toy cars

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The small, affordable miniature cars from these companies have fostered car fans for generations. And now, Matchbox is launching a new line of toys aimed at raising awareness among children about the environmental impact of motoring. . We wanted to work with Tesla to inspire kids as the future drivers of tomorrow.

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Tesla Investor day has analysts questioning ‘how the competition can keep up’

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Tesla’s ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) Investor Day event on Wednesday evening has Morgan Stanley analysts questioning how competitors will be able to keep up with the electric automaker. The event, which outlined Tesla’s long-term plans for global scalability and expansion, was met with mixed reviews. million vehicles this year.

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Tesla makes ~$2.8B all-stock offer to acquire SolarCity

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Tesla Motora has made an all-stock offer worth approximately $2.8B Subject to completing due diligence, Tesla is proposing an exchange ratio of 0.122x to 0.131x shares of Tesla common stock for each share of SolarCity common stock. is on both Tesla and SolarCity boards. This proposal represents a value of $26.50

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