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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. Even despite ongoing political concerns, its entry into North America is considered an eventuality, and other Chinese automakers likely won’t be far behind. auto sector,” the organization writes.

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Ford doubles EV goal for 2023 and has a new semiconductor partner to help

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EV sector could be challenged by General Motors, who has solidified plans to sell at least 1 million EVs by 2025. Most of this could be attributed to the Chinese market, where GM’s joint venture with Wuling and SAIC has contributed a significant portion of these sales with the HongGuang Mini EV.

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GM China begins prototype battery cell fabrication

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General Motors China is fabricating and testing prototype battery cells and complete systems at its Advanced Technical Center in Shanghai to support GM researchers and engineers in the development of next-generation vehicle battery systems. Click to enlarge. —John Du, Director of GM China’s China Science Lab.

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Lux Research says GM, Daimler and Toyota lead automakers in emerging technology partnerships tackling megatrends

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However, we find different OEMs have dramatically different approaches—their strategies today will change the shape of the auto industry in decades to come. Lux Research analysts examined the growing web of cross-cutting industry relationships. Among their findings: General Motors leads the partnership race.

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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

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Not so long ago, automakers boasted about horsepower and towing capabilities in their cars and pickups, but in the fast-changing world of technology that now dominates the auto industry, software-driven enhancements are prominent in consumers’ minds. General Motors on Dec.

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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

Cars That Think

Twenty-five years later, the battery is gaining momentum in the auto industry as a means of reducing the cost of electric cars. Today it is being employed by Chinese EV manufacturers including BYD , as well as by Ford , General Motors , and Tesla.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors. Investments. The outlook marks a significant turnaround in their expectations from a year ago.

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