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

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BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. 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.

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1st Phase of Volkswagen North America Gigafactory Complete

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As shown in reports I published in recent days, Volkswagen is one of the auto industry leaders in US EV. continued] The post 1st Phase of Volkswagen North America Gigafactory Complete appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Despite Elon Musk’s foolishness, auto industry shouldn’t give up on NACS

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Tesla will still use it, and is still the biggest EV brand in North America. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post Despite Elon Musk’s foolishness, auto industry shouldn’t give up on NACS appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Is NACS going to die?

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New Tesla Supercharger stations announced in North America, Europe & Asia

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Tesla announced new Supercharger stations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The following are the new Supercharger stations in North America. . The Supercharger network is a key pillar in Tesla’s ultimate goal for a sustainable future, especially in the auto industry.

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Auto industry to invest USD 7 bn in 5 years to deepen parts localisation – ET Auto

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“World over, the industry is building resilient supply chains by reducing overdependence on any particular country or geography,” said Shradha Suri Marwah, president of ACMA. These components account for more than 75% of auto parts imported into the country. To be sure, China dominates auto parts supplies to India.

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Renault CEO calls for Auto European plan to protect against ‘onslaught of EVs from China’

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Renault CEO Luca de Meo released a 19-page open letter to Europe describing an auto European plan to protect against the ‘onslaught of electric vehicles (EV)’ coming from China.” Stellantis is another automaker seeking to strengthen its ties with China’s auto industry. to boost investments in North America.

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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. Tesla will suspend production at its Fremont plant on 23 March.

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