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

Teslarati

Former General Motors (GM) executive Terry Woychowski, who is now President of engineering consultancy Caresoft Global, called the arrival of the Seagull a “clarion call for the rest of the auto industry,” adding that it’s a “significant event” (via CNBC ). auto sector,” the organization writes.

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BYD to Chinese Auto Industry: "Demolish the Old Legends" in the EV Race

The Truth About Cars

Though enormous, BYD isn’t satisfied with dominating its home market and wants the rest of the Chinese electric auto industry to come with it. BYD’s founder and chairman called on other Chinese brands to help propel the country further down the road toward electric vehicle dominance.

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Tesla’s absence from White House EV event sidestepped in Pete Buttigieg interview

Teslarati

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was recently questioned about Tesla’s rather evident absence at the White House’s upcoming electric vehicle event later today. Yesterday, US President Joe Biden announced that the White House would be holding a special event for electric vehicles. "I'm not sure.

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Celebrate Drive Electric Week With A Virtual Tour Of A Ford Lightning

CleanTechnica EVs

The annual event to celebrate, try out, and transition to electric transportation runs from September 23 – October 2. CleanTechnica is marking the week by partnering with three nonprofit organizations, Electrify Now, Forth, and EEBA, to present a behind the scenes look at the auto industry. It’s Drive Electric Week!

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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

Green Car Congress

While the hydrogen combustion engine technology is still in the early stages of conceptual development and experimentation (which started in 2017 and is not yet ready for commercialisation), Toyota’s experimental hydrogen-powered Corolla Sport is already delivering high performance at motorsport events in Japan with almost zero tailpipe emissions.

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As Electric Vehicle Sales Skyrocket, Tesla Continues to Dominate

CleanTechnica EVs

by Charles Morris The events of the last year have dramatically demonstrated the truth of the old adage that major crises tend to accelerate changes that were already underway. The auto industry (among others) had a tough 2020, but it’s coming back strong — in the first quarter of 2021, the US […].

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ACMA Automechanika 2024 concludes on a high note; global aftermarket presents USD 35 bn exports opportunity: ACMA-EY Study – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The Global Automotive Aftermarket Research, prepared by ACMA in collaboration with Ernst & Young was released during the event. It was a conglomeration of the entire mobility ecosystem under one roof, displaying the tech capabilities and innovations of Indian automotive industry.

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