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

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market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. 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.

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GM to Spend $483M to Increase Ecotec Capacity at Spring Hill Plant

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General Motors Co. The new commitment to Spring Hill will help GM almost triple its North American production volume of four-cylinder direct-injection engines by 2012, Reuss said. Employees to fill these positions will be recalled from layoff in accordance with the United Auto Workers-GM National Labor agreement. The Ecotec 2.4L

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

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With long-range capabilities, fast charging, and an affordable price tag, is the Hyundai IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? 305 $51,265 SE Dual Motor AWD 77.4 316 $47,065 SEL Dual Motor AWD 77.4 270 $49,865 Limited Dual Motor AWD 77.4 Tesla’s CEO said he reviews the production line plans “every week.” 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford made the announcement at the end of the first day of the media preview of the Detroit Auto Show.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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seconds and a $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) price tag. In fact, the SUV made its debut in Europe at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show this week. Info from China’s MIIT revealed the U7 features over 1,300 hp (960 kW) from four electric motors. Buyers in China can now order and schedule production.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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Grand Prize Combustion-Engine Winner at 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Achieves 2,757.1 MPG

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The student team from Laval University (Quebec, Canada) took the grand prize in the “Prototype” category at the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas , held 15-18 April at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, with 2,757.1 Tags: Conferences and other events Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge. miles per gallon (0.085 L/100km).

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