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European and Chinese Auto Manufacturers Groups Sign Cooperation Agreement

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’s Association (ACEA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) in Beijing.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Zhidou Zhidou is a Chinese manufacturer of electric microcars. The MG4 EV–on sale in the UK SAIC Motor SAIC Motor is a Chinese state-owned car manufacturer that has been in operation since 1955. Their affordability could potentially make them a popular choice as more car owners look to buy an EV on a tight budget.

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Sumitomo to acquire 25% of Hay Holding GmbH from Musashi; expanding its automotive business

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Hay is also price-competitive in its high-speed hot forging of transmission gears and other power train components, and expects to see significant future growth not only by continuing to serve a steadily growing European automobile market but also by capturing rising demand in the Chinese market.

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Tesla’s suppliers in China are betting big on megacast technology

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Tesla and NIO supplier Wecan ordered seven die casting machines last month from Lijin Technology, which mainly produces hot chamber die casting machines, cold die casting machines, injection molding machines, and magnesium alloy die-casting machines for automobiles, motorcycles and other industries. ton machine.

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Beijing Wont Restrict Auto Purchases to Deal With Growing Congestion

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According to the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform, the city will not take administrative measures to restrain residents from buying automobiles in order to deal with the growing congestion resulting from the increasing size of the city vehicle parc. About 19 million Chinese obtained a driving license in 2009.

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On the horizon with EV News 

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Chinese EVs Exploding out of Asia China, which manufactures 2.5 times as many automobiles as the US, has big plans to enter the American market. Zero Not just motorcycles anymore The Trident, Zero Electric Vehicles’ first automobile, became closer to reality with the introduction of the company’s rolling electric chassis.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Jonway currently manufactures several thousand units per month of its A380 compact SUV in 3- and 5-door models and is expanding its product line with new model sedans and other automobiles. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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