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BYD America boss explains Chinese EV makers edge as it expands overseas

Electrek

BYD, or “ Build Your Dreams ,” is unlike many auto manufacturers, which is part of the reason behind its success. As the EV maker expands overseas, BYD America CEO Stella Li believes the company has an advantage. more… The post BYD America boss explains Chinese EV makers edge as it expands overseas appeared first on Electrek.

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Another Chinese EV Manufacturer Lands in Mexico: SEV Will Build Its Affordable EVs in Durango

CleanTechnica EVs

Mexico’s cheapest EV will now be built in North America in SEV’s new plant in Durango SEV, a Mexican brand. continued] The post Another Chinese EV Manufacturer Lands in Mexico: SEV Will Build Its Affordable EVs in Durango appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

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With the approval from the NDRC, Stellantis can build and sell Leapmotor electric vehicles (EVs) outside of China, said people familiar with the matter. It acquired 20% of the Chinese automakers, making it a significant shareholder. The joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor still needs regulatory approval in other markets.

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Comment on US announces tariff hike on Chinese EVs from 25% to 100% by John Hanna

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So how can a Chinese OEM come to America, spend billions opening a plant, knowing both that outlay, as well as the continuing costs of labour will effectively hasten bankruptcy for the young Chinese EV start-ups which is virtually all of their eV-makers.

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Chinese EVs in the US? Stellantis’ CEO is open to the idea if governments block exports

Electrek

Just days after Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares divulged the automotive conglomerate was mulling building electric vehicles for joint venture partner Leapmotor in Europe, the always interesting Tavares spoke further, sharing an openness to also assemble the Chinese EVs in North America, most likely the US, if necessary.

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Electrify America to collaborate with 6 California organizations to boost awareness, adoption of ZEVs in low-income & disadvantaged communities

Green Car Congress

Electrify America will collaborate with six organizations in California to help develop and launch community-based programs to support brand-neutral education and awareness of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) for disadvantaged and low-income communities. Electrify America is investing $2.7 million in the education and outreach campaign.

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Northern Graphite closes acquisition of two graphite mines; 3rd largest non-Chinese graphite company

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The acquisitions will provide Northern with 40-50,000 tonnes per year (tpy) of graphite production capacity in Québec and Namibia, which will make it the third-largest non-Chinese natural graphite producing company. The LDI mine has been in operation for more than 20 years and is the only significant graphite producer in North America.

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