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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. auto sector,” the organization writes.

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Tesla’s apparent red carpet treatment in India an effective tool against rivals

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This bodes well for Tesla, and it could result in the company not competing with some of its strongest rivals in the country, at least in the near future. Tesla is the world leader in pure electric vehicles, but in China, the company has a number of strong competitors. India is an increasingly important market in the auto industry.

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BYD had its slowest profit growth in two years in Q4

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Chinese automotive giant and electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD posted its 2023 earnings results this week, with the company reporting its slowest quarterly growth rate in almost two years. auto industry BYD’s full-year 2023 net profit increased by 80.7 The automaker posted 8.67 billion yuan (~1.2 percent to 180.04

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Toyota to receive $853 million subsidy to expand local battery production

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Toyota Motor Company is expected to receive an $853 million subsidy from Japan’s industry ministry to expand its electric vehicle (EV) battery production. Toyota plans to produce low-cost battery cells with 621 miles of cruising range before 2030. Toyota has ambitious EV battery production plans for the future.

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Here’s how the new EU tariffs will impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO

Baua Electric

How will the new EU tariffs impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO? The EU launched an investigation into Chinese EV subsidies in October as imports climbed. And their price is kept artificially low by huge state subsidies,” the EU Commission leader added. Other companies can ask for an accelerated review.

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China’s BYD Says Prospective Mexican Plant Won’t Export to U.S.

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Chinese automaker BYD has been seeking to build an automotive plant in Mexico, with the company’s regional chief executive confirming the plan on Wednesday. manufacturing advocacy group, the Alliance for American Manufacturing, this month warned low-cost Chinese cars and parts could threaten the viability of auto companies in the U.S.

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Under US pressure, Mexico refuses to offer incentives for Chinese EV makers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

After decades of trumpeting “free trade,” and watching industry after industry decamp to China, the US government has apparently decided to draw a red line in front of the auto industry, and protectionism is back in style. US automakers are currently protected from Chinese competition by a 27.5%

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