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Grab & BYD Partner to Shift EV Ride-Hailing in Southeast Asia

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Super-app Grab, the equivalent of Uber in Southeast Asia, and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD have forged a major regional partnership to electrify the region’s transportation landscape.

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IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

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In a new report, “ Battery Swapping for Electric Vehicles 2022-2032: Technology, Players and Forecasts ”, market research firm IDTechEx concludes that battery-swapping technology currently appears to be a winner in the two- and three-wheeler markets of the Asia-Pacific regions.

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Japanese Car Sales Plummet In Southeast Asia As Chinese Cars Gain Market Share

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continued] The post Japanese Car Sales Plummet In Southeast Asia As Chinese Cars Gain Market Share appeared first on CleanTechnica. Tons of new cars are sold every year in Southeast Asian countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Those markets have traditionally been ignored by German and US.

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Daimler takes 12% stake in Chinese parter BAIC Motor; first non-Chinese automotive company to acquire an interest in a Chinese OEM

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This marks the first investment by a non-Chinese automotive company in a Chinese OEM. The official closing of the transaction followed a short time after the signing of the investment agreement between the two companies in Stuttgart earlier this year and a smooth approval by the relevant Chinese authorities.

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Ford reorganizes Asia Pacific markets; establishes stand-alone China business

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Ford Motor Company is reorganizing its Asia Pacific operations. Peter Fleet, president Ford Asia Pacific, will facilitate the transition of Chen into his new position as leader of the Ford operations in China. Success in China is critical as we reposition our global business for long-term success.

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XPENG Unveils 1st XPENG Tech Center in Asia

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XPENG opens its first “XPENG Tech Center” in Asia, located in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, showcasing cutting-edge AI-defined mobility technologies and robotics XPENG announces plans for launching XP Supercharging network outside the Chinese mainland, with first batch of stations located.

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BNEF projects impact of COVID-19 on renewables, energy storage, EVs, etc.

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Early data from the main markets in Asia shows a drop in vehicle sales of 44% for China and 18% for Korea, two of the hardest hit countries. Chinese factories are restarting, so the pressure on supply of key components and equipment is likely to ease. Chart: BloombergNEF.