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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Jingju is a key component of a DiDi-BAIC strategic partnership formed in a growing alliance between DiDi and auto-industry players. DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018.

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

Baua Electric

However, this disparity is anticipated to narrow gradually, fueled by rising disposable income and ushering in a lucrative market for the auto industry. Beyond income growth, several factors are converging to propel the industry forward. This will improve efficiency and reduce downtime for vehicles.

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Electric vehicles sales, transportation & policy initiatives 

Electric Vehicles India

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is an apex national body representing all major vehicle & vehicular engine manufacturers in India. It has announced the sales of the automobile industry for May 2021. The auto industry is witnessing a de-growth when compared to the sales of vehicles from 2021 to 2019. .

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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Photo-illustration: Max-o-matic; photo source: Alec Brooks The AC Propulsion experiment thus became an obscure footnote in the tortuous saga of the green automobile. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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DiDi completes >US$500M fundraising round for autonomous driving subsidiary; led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2

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DiDi also plans to further deepen cooperation with global upstream and downstream auto industry partners towards mass production of autonomous driving vehicles, with the aim of advancing the transformation of the global automotive and transportation industries.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The average on-road prices for hatchbacks—the most price-sensitive automobile segment—have risen from Rs 5.2 According to Srivatsa, the increase in the used-cars market is a great growth indicator for the industry. The used-cars market going up is the best news for the auto industry. So what brought about this change?

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. Way to kill the audience, Greg.

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