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Li Auto rolls out price protection policy amid China auto price war

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The price war in China's auto industry has intensified the wait-and-see mood among car buyers, and Li Auto 's move helps to allay potential consumers' concerns to some extent. For consumers who purchase these models, if the prices drop within 90 days of their order, then Li Auto will refund the difference.

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China's transition to new emission standard: How will this affect auto market?

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The recent price war in China's auto market has put a new emission standard that will come into effect in a few months' time in the spotlight. CnEVPost obtained the views of several local analysts, which provide references on what impact that new emission standard will have on the auto industry.

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BYD expects its Q1 NEV sales to grow over 80% YoY, aims to be largest automaker in China by year-end

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Wang, referring to the recent price war in China's auto industry , said today that the reason behind this is that supply is outstripping demand and some car companies will be phased out while others will gain greater market share. FAW-Volkswagen was second with 221,946 retail sales in January-February, with an 8.3

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Tesla Powerwall production affected by chip shortages, says Elon Musk in SolarCity trial

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He elaborated that prices, especially for raw materials, were increasing industry-wide. . At the time, Musk was referring to raw materials in the auto industry, but solar companies have been affected as well. The narrative in the solar industry has shifted,” said S&P Platts analyst Bruno Brunetti. “We

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

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But for reference, here is a quick comparison of how the production Tesla Cybertruck compares to its hulking original prototype from 2019 — the prototype which, in a lot of ways, caused the auto industry to take a second look at Tesla’s sanity. inches, a width of 79.8 inches, and a height of 75 inches.

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

Teslarati

But for reference, here is a quick comparison of how the production Tesla Cybertruck compares to its hulking original prototype from 2019 — the prototype which, in a lot of ways, caused the auto industry to take a second look at Tesla’s sanity. inches, a width of 79.8 inches, and a height of 75 inches.

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Forget the Milano EV – Alfa Romeo changes name to something non-Italian-sounding

Baua Electric

This whole name drama started last week when Italy’s industry minister Adolfo Urso slammed Stellantis for the decision to build the EV at the company’s Tychy plant in Poland , saying if it’s not made in Italy, it doesn’t get to carry an Italian-sounding name, citing false advertising. “A A car called Milano cannot be produced in Poland.

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