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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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Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges

Electric Cars Report

The call comes as other countries significantly power up political and economic backing for their own automotive sectors, […] The post Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford’s November sales paints revealing picture of US auto industry as EV adoption climbs

Electrek

Ford released its US auto sales for November today, and although electric vehicle sales were up over 100% YOY for the fifth straight month, gas-powered car sales continued to slide. The sales report highlights the direction in which the US auto industry is headed – forward.

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ABB and HASCO create joint venture to drive smart manufacturing in China’s auto industry

Green Car Congress

Automation expert ABB and China’s leading automotive parts supplier, HASCO, are forming a joint venture to drive the next generation of smart manufacturing in China’s automotive industry. Both parties agreed not to disclose any further details about the investment.

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CAAM calls for return to normal order in China's auto industry as price war disrupts sector

CN EV Post

(Image credit: CnEVPost) The price war is one of the most talked-about topics in China's auto industry this month, creating operational challenges for many car companies. Now, an industry association is calling for a return to rationality for all parties to bring order to the market. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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AIDA servicing evolving needs of the auto industry | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Since 1917, AIDA has led the metal-forming industry as the well-known manufacturer of metal-forming systems, particularly servo and mechanical presses for various applications in the global automotive and component industries, including OEMs and Tier 1 to Tier 3 suppliers. AIDA specialises in metal forming equipment for the industry.

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Elon Musk finally names Tesla’s main rival—and it’s way bigger than the auto industry

Teslarati

Since the days of the original Roadster, it appeared that Tesla was this company that was determined to make a change by forcing the automotive industry to go electric. Tesla did force the automotive industry to go electric. Its Model S did prove that EVs can be just as good or even better than combustion-powered cars.