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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

Teslarati

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. billion in Leapmotor.

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China’s sweeping new e-bike battery rules could have a major impact in US

Baua Electric

As electric bicycles continue to grow in numbers in the US, so too have concerns over the safety of their lithium-ion battery packs. E-bike battery fires, while exceedingly rare, have become a major concern in the US with significant news coverage. How could the Chinese standard impact US e-bikes?

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

EV Central

It’s a Hyundai Kona-sized small SUV with a 120kW/300Nm single electric motor up front, 52kWh (useable) battery, 18kWh/100km energy use and a claimed 329km range (WLTP). Seres is a subsidiary of Chinese auto giant Dongfeng, and the Seres 3 has sold in China as the Fengon E3 since 2019. Seems French buyers agree. ” Right.

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

Green Car Congress

Audi and its Chinese partner companies FAW and SAIC are showing four world premieres: the brand-new Audi A6 e-tron concept vehicle and the all-round updated Audi Q5L, in addition to the Audi A7L and an SUV study, still kept beneath a cover, named Audi concept Shanghai.

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Comment on Nio has held exploratory talks with Mercedes for tie-up, report says by Wayne Lewis

CN EV Post

Your assertion surrounding battery longevity would be bearish for NIO as well, regardless of the ability to swap “easily” or not. Battery longevity will not be a problem. We could at least see the likes of Li Auto and XPeng partner with NIO on battery swapping, but we see the opposite. @peters In reply to peters.

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Tesla uses LFP batteries for China-made Model Y SR, new documents reveal

Teslarati

Tesla’s Standard Range Model Y has finally been approved for sales and production in China, just days after the automaker started allowing orders of the all-electric crossover in one of the company’s most important markets. MIIT approves Tesla Model Y SR for sales/production in #China , #EV carries #LFP #battery pack.

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Coda Sedan Electric-Car Rolling Bodies For Sale On eBay

Green Car Reports

But at least few hundred cars were built, all told, and now some of them are for sale as rolling "gliders," without their battery packs. If you happen to want to buy a Chinese-assembled decade-old.'

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