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

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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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Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

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In a bid to diversify its domestic automotive sector and achieve an annual production target of 1.3 The negotiations were mentioned by Industry Minister Adolfo Urso on Wednesday. He also acknowledged the crucial role a new partner would play in bolstering the Italian auto industry.

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Panasonic seeks to expand business in the auto industry 

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It plans to delve into products that could prove lucrative. Tesla supplier Panasonic slashing domestic EV battery production Poliak also shared that Panasonic Automotive aims to nearly double its sales. The post Panasonic seeks to expand business in the auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla supplier Panasonic slashing domestic EV battery production

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Japanese company and Tesla supplier Panasonic announced plans on Monday to cut domestic production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries due to some vehicle sales being slower than initially planned. Despite slashing production, Panasonic saw record profits of 288 billion yen ($1.9 The profit record was in part due to 27.6

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

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Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle production leader is at risk unless government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warns in a new blueprint published today.

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UK Auto Industry Left Behind as Carmakers Focus EV Production in EU Countries

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The post UK Auto Industry Left Behind as Carmakers Focus EV Production in EU Countries appeared first on EV Obsession. In 2018, 50% of all the EVs made in Europe were produced in the UK. A chronic lack of future investment in UK factories by carmakers is to blame with the […].

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Elon Musk sets expectations for next-gen Tesla Roadster production

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Hopefully, start production—and this is not a commitment—but hopefully start production next year.” Since the next-gen Roadster was first seen on the tarmac coming out of a Semi, Tesla has worked hard to grow as an EV maker in an auto industry dominated by fossil-fuel cars. Tesla Roadster 2.0