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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

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It acquired 20% of the Chinese automakers, making it a significant shareholder. Tesla’s China deals concerns chair of US Congressional Committee In a statement to Reuters , Leapmotor shared that its first EV model for the overseas market will be launched for sale in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Dongfeng Motors Corporation Ltd.

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Why New Production Sources of Tungsten Are Critical for Increased Global Supply

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As manufacturers set to ramp product back up to produce everything from automobiles, airplanes and construction tools, they will begin to return to normal production cycles. has imposed tariffs on more than $360 billion worth of Chinese goods, and China has also retaliated by imposing tariffs on more than $110 billion worth of U.S.

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Volkswagen Group China, JAC and SEAT sign new deal advancing e-mobility in China

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Spain-based SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volkswagen Group China and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp., The products which will be manufactured on the battery electric vehicle platform will address the e-mobility requirements of Chinese customers.

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Audi sales in China rose 10.3% year-on-year in August; global sales up 5.0%

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Last month, Audi sales increased in all three of its top markets: the US (+2.8%), Germany (+6.7%), and, most notably, in China (+10.3%) with 54,205 Chinese customers. The Audi A4L in particular contributed to August growth for the brand in China: 10,731 Chinese customers opted for the model in August, 39.5% more than a year ago.

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

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There was a $1-billion initial public offering by NIO, a $585-million Series C venture capital round by Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors and a $294-million pre-IPO round by Zhejiang Dianka Automobile. The largest six VC/PE new equity deals of 2018 so far have all involved Chinese electric vehicle firms, including the two mentioned above during 3Q.

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BAIC BJEV in strategic cooperation with Dresden University of Technology for lightweighting technology

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BAIC BJEV has been building its global R&D network in its core areas, i.e. electric and smart technologies, by establishing oversea R&D centers in Silicon Valley, USA; Aachen, Germany; Detroit, USA; and Barcelona, Spain. Earlier post.). At BAIC Group, we are pleased to work with Academician Hufenbach's team in the lightweighting field.

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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Just a few months later the German-Chinese production joint venture, Beijing Benz Automotive Co. kWh/100 km) started in Vitoria, northern Spain. EQA production will also follow next year (2021) at BBAC in Beijing for the Chinese market. In May 2019 production of the EQC (combined power consumption: 21.5

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