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Li Auto to build charging stations at 'NIO pace', report says

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Li Auto is aiming to build about 300 super-fast charging stations this year, and NIO also plans to add 10,000 new charging piles this year, according to local media. HK (Image credit: Li Auto) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) is starting to build out its charging infrastructure as its first all-electric model is set to be launched this year.

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Shanghai auto show: Takeaways from Deutsche Bank

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Image credit: CnEVPost) As one of the most important auto shows in several years, the ongoing Shanghai auto show is attracting a lot of interest. This year's Shanghai auto show began last week, with media days on April 18-19, professional visitor days on April 20-21, and general public access on April 22 - 27.

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SafeAI builds first-ever electric, autonomous Caterpillar haul truck conversion

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to build a first-of-its-kind, self-driving battery electric haul truck, paving the way for other companies to upgrade their existing equipment assets to reach their sustainability goals. Lowering the initial cost barrier to electrification is just one of the project’s goals, however. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

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But other Chinese automakers, including state-run companies that were later entrants to the EV race, have closed the gap on sub-USD 10,000 EVs at the Beijing auto show that began Thursday. Last year, BYD shocked the automotive industry with the release of its Seagull EV, now priced under USD 10,000, at the Shanghai auto show.

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Ford Plans New Build-To-Order System To Reduce The Cost Of Electric Cars

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Ford CEO Jim Farley will meet with dealers next week in Las Vegas to describe changes to the sales process for its electric cars.

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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence: The west needs to build LFP battery capacity for the technology to go global

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Last month Gotion High-Tech agreed to supply a large listed and unnamed US automaker with 200 GWh of LFP batteries between 2023 and 2028 in an indication of the auto industry’s reliance on Chinese production. In addition, rising lithium carbonate prices are adding to the costs of LFP batteries.

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