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Tesla reportedly puts Chinese exec in charge of Asia Pacific operations

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Tom Zhu, president of Tesla China, will oversee Tesla's Asia-Pacific region, a position previously held by a US executive, according to Bloomberg. The post Tesla reportedly puts Chinese exec in charge of Asia Pacific operations appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

Setec Powerr

Europe, the birthplace of the automobile industry, to North America across the Pacific Ocean, has always been the top stage that Chinese car companies hope to step on. Figures released by the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF) show that total vehicle sales in Southeast Asia will be about 2.79 What is the mystery behind it?.

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Europe may slap retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs

Baua Electric

Possible “remedies” on the table include retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs. Back in October 2023, Europe launched its formal investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the European Union.

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Report suggests low-speed electric vehicles could affect Chinese demand for gasoline and disrupt oil prices worldwide

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These little vehicles typically lack the aesthetic appeal of a Tesla, but they protect drivers from the elements better than a motorcycle, are faster than a bicycle or e-bike, are easy to park and charge, and, perhaps most endearing to emerging consumers, can be purchased for as little as $3,000 (and in some cases, less).

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Cheaper EVs are starting to show up in smaller global markets – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Media coverage of EVs tends to focus on the world’s largest auto markets: North America, Europe and Asia. Chinese automakers, which now have a range of lower-priced EVs to sell, are heavily targeting these markets. BYD is not the only Chinese automaker targeting developing markets. The JAC E10X sports a 31.4

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NIO and Lotus announce plans to co-develop unified battery standards, charging, and swaps

Baua Electric

Lotus Technology and NIO detailed plans to co-develop EV charging and battery swap technologies alongside wishes to create a unified battery standard system. Today, we can envision a future of even more advanced charging and battery swap technologies as NIO and Lotus shared intentions to work together in order to push the industry forward.

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The demand for charging piles is getting more and more popular

Setec Powerr

The latest June cross-border index released by Alibaba International Station shows that currently, the world’s leading brands in the industry are deploying the charging pile track in advance. How do Chinese companies need to explore potential business opportunities in the new energy charging pile market?