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IDTechEx: buying an autonomous electric car will feel more like buying a laptop than a car

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Source: IDTechEx What are the main concerns when buying a laptop? They will become system integrators, like how Lenovo will buy CPUs from Intel or AMD, RAM from Microchips, and screens from LG and put them together into its own packaging. IDTechEx expects that purchasing a new vehicle will soon feel like shopping for a new laptop.

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Two years after buying my $2,000 electric truck from China, here’s how it looks now

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Back in early 2021, I set out on a journey to buy an electric mini-truck from China and bring it to the US. After tens of millions of views on its viral videos and articles over the past two years, now it’s time to take a closer look at how my Chinese electric mini-truck has held up. Yes, I’m that guy.

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Tesla offers new discount for buying inventory cars in China

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As Tesla's insurance subsidy for Chinese consumers buying inventory cars was halved in December, it's offering new discounts to spur demand. The post Tesla offers new discount for buying inventory cars in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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William Li says NIO open to buy option in 4 European countries

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NIO has underestimated the enthusiasm of many users for buying its cars, and the company is open to the buy option and will prepare further, Li said. The post William Li says NIO open to buy option in 4 European countries appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Why does JAC plan to buy NIO's plant assets? Here are possible explanations

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JAC's plan to buy NIO's assets may be to deepen its interest connection with NIO and solidify their vehicle OEM production relationship, industry watchers say. The post Why does JAC plan to buy NIO's plant assets? For more articles, please visit CnEVPost. Here are possible explanations appeared first on CnEVPost.

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NIO considering offering buy option in Europe, says president

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The post NIO considering offering buy option in Europe, says president appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost. Qin Lihong mentioned this in the NIO App in response to a user suggestion that NIO should offer consumers an additional option in Europe.

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NIO to offer buy option in Europe starting Nov 21

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The post NIO to offer buy option in Europe starting Nov 21 appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost. Delivery of the cars from the purchase option will begin in 2023.

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