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BYD celebrates 7 million new energy vehicle (NEV) production milestone

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That time has long passed, and BYD’s presence in the hybrid, PHEV, and BEV sector has grown to a point where it has garnered the respect of the global auto industry. As noted by the Chinese automaker in a post on Weibo, its 7 millionth NEV is an N7 SUV from the company’s premium sub-brand Denza.

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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD

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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure to keep up with Tesla and Chinese automakers in the transition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and its success in doing so could have major implications. The auto industry is faced with the question of whether and how we will be a global leader in the future,” Baerbock said at the event. “The

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

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Pending regulatory approval, the new JV will design, build, market and distribute all-electric passenger vehicles for China, the world’s leading electric vehicle market. Zotye Ford plans to build a dedicated product research and development center as well as its own sales and services network. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen has ‘all the ingredients’ to succeed as the US shifts to EVs, but will it?

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Volkswagen’s CFO Arno Antlitz said Europe’s largest automaker has “all the ingredients” for success as the US auto industry shifts to electric. The company will build vehicles at its $2 billion facility in South Carolina. Will a rugged electric pickup and SUV help VW regain momentum as the US market shifts to EVs?

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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This latest Eaton supercharger application will be the first on a Chinese-produced vehicle. Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Tiggo, 1.3S

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Driven: Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4

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And the small SUV PHEV is also the starting point for the company’s five-year ‘Zero to Zero’ plan. By 2027 it will be building nothing but EVs with zero tailpipe emissions… and therefore have a line-up containing zero ICE-powered models. This is a roomy little SUV. These never made it to Australia.

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

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More knowledgeable shoppers may even be able to name some upcoming EVs from GM: the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup , the Cadillac Lyriq luxury SUV, or the EV versions of Chevy’s Equinox and Blazer compact crossover utilities. It lets Chevy focus on passenger vehicles and SUVs, along with fleet sales for its pickups. Why not GMC?