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

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auto market anytime soon , some U.S. automotive groups have expressed concerns over the Seagull EV and other affordable mass-market EVs eventually coming to North America. auto sector,” the organization writes. The automaker also reached a production milestone of 200,000 Seagull EV units in November.

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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

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Joining BMW, Ford and FCA in suspension of production in the US due to COVID-19 ( earlier post ) are: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the US, through 3 April. jobs supported in the US economy for every job at GM.

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GM’s Tesla NACS support spells trouble for Electrify America [Opinion]

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General Motors’ (GM) support for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) might be trouble for Electrify America. With two out of three of the United States’ top legacy automakers supporting Tesla’s NACS, Electrify America’s position in the EV charging space is precarious at best.

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Honda breaks ground on its $4.4 billion Gigafactory in the US

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Honda and its partner LG Energy Solutions have broken ground on their first joint venture battery production location in the United States. That has started with investments into electric drivetrain production, and now, its first battery production facility, which it has started construction on today.

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Stellantis looks to invest $2.8B in Canada to boost electric vehicle production

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billion at two of its Canadian vehicle production plants as part of a dedicated EV and software push. According to Stellantis North America chief operating officer Mark Stewart and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the company’s Windsor and Brampton, Ontario facilities will be getting an EV overhaul.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. While this may seem conflicted, his position is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the ships contracted for product transport.

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Honda to step up its game with new electric motorcycles and EVs

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With the popularity of electric vehicles continuously rising, legacy automakers like Honda are reevaluating their place in the general auto industry. Honda’s Electric Vehicle Lineup The Japanese automaker seems certain about the future of the global auto industry and appears ready to act on its beliefs.