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BYD to slash EV prices even more with new platform as it looks to crush ICE car sales

Baua Electric

A new report claims BYD’s new EV platform will slash costs even further as the automaker kicks off a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. Best known for its low-cost EVs, such as the Dolphin, Atto 3, and sleek Seal sedan, BYD is taking its game up a notch in 2024. It’s gas-powered cars.

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Schaeffler to show 48V mild-hybrid SUV concept at NAIAS; phase 2 of development meets 2025 CAFE

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At the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January, Schaeffler will show the second phase of its concept car that meets 2025 CAFE requirements, including its mild hybridization with a 48-volt system. Earlier post.). Upcoming performances will be in Miami on March 4 and Long Beach in April 2015.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Baua Electric

Electrek’s Take Although BYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, like the Dolphin or Seagull, it is expanding into key segments like mid-size SUVs, luxury, and pickups. The Shark will look to take market share from Toyota’s Hilux and Isuzu’s D-MAX in key markets like Thailand, Australia, and South Africa.

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China says it will ‘rein in’ the flood of EVs coming our way

Baua Electric

Back in September, the EU launched an investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the EU. China last year overtook Japan as the world’s biggest car exporter ­– but most of those were ICE vehicles sold to Russia.

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Cheap solar panels from China are all over Europe – and everyone is freaking out

Baua Electric

Back in September, the EU launched an investigation into the Chinese EV industry , as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese EV imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the EU. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Europe may slap retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs

Baua Electric

Back in October 2023, Europe launched its formal investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the European Union. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. But now Europe may enforce its own tariffs.

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BYD nears huge Mexico EV plant deal with 50,000 sales in sight this year

Baua Electric

After already becoming an EV leader in overseas markets like Thailand, Israel, and Australia, BYD is rapidly expanding its presence in South America. According to data from Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, passenger car imports were up 46.4% FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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