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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. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Benchmark: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine risks raising costs for Europe’s auto industry

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens to increase costs for Europe’s vehicle industry, which is already struggling with record high lithium prices and a shortage of semiconductor chips, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. —Greg Miller, an analyst at Benchmark.

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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

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China is the world’s largest lithium battery market, accounting for some 57% of global demand in 2022, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. Lithium-ion batteries are a form of rechargeable energy storage used in everything from electric cars to scooters, laptops and motorised wheelchairs.

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Rough road for EV industry

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America’s electric vehicle (EV) industry seems to have hit a rough patch of pavement in recent months. While they’re still dealing with the microchip shortage, automakers are scanning the horizon for the next weak link that will impact auto pricing. The issue [now] is batteries. By Brent Wilson, CEO of Galvanic Energy.

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Panasonic seeks to expand business in the auto industry 

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Panasonic seeks to expand its business in the automotive industry, starting with building relationships at CES 2024. The Japanese company’s automotive department—Panasonic Automotive Systems—aims to expand past battery cells for electric vehicles. It plans to delve into products that could prove lucrative.

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

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Partnership builds on existing relationship to deliver increased automation and sustainability for auto parts production New joint venture agreement signed by both parties on December 30th 2021 and expected to commence operation in Q2, 2022. Both parties agreed not to disclose any further details about the investment.

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Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry

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Stellantis appears to be strengthening its ties in China’s automotive industry. Stellantis recently repurchased €934 million in shares from Chinese auto company Dongfeng as per a pre-existing share repurchase framework. The post Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.