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XPeng launches new LFP-battery powered versions of EVs

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China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. XPeng P7 smart EV sedan.

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I bought a container full of Chinese electric excavators. Here’s what showed up

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This isnt exactly my first time dropping a container full of Chinese electric vehicles in the yard and cracking it open with childlike glee. But it is likely one of the most unique experiences Ive had so far doing this, revealing inside a fleet of battery-powered Chinese electric mini-excavators and assorted accessories.

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Novel Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs To Hit Chinese Streets in January

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While the battery chemistry is well-known and thoroughly tested at this point in time, the setup has weaknesses that could be addressed by alternative designs. That said, the company is owned, in part, by the Chinese government, making it unclear if anything related to JAC will make its way to North America.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment are Playing Out in Indonesia —focuses on nickel as a critical mineral, but has implications for the broader minerals and materials supply chains needed for broad-scale energy transition. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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Tesla UK sales up over 20% despite Elon Musk backlash

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SMMT data shows EVs now account for 25% of new registrations, fueled by demand for battery-powered models like Teslas Model 3 and Model Y. UK EV buyers will choose Chinese EVs over Tesla due to Elon Musk antics: study The UK saw a 42% surge in electric vehicle (EV) registrations last month. year-over-year growth.

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Report: VW aims for 10,000 EVs sold in China by 2018

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as early as 2013 and is considering a battery-powered model specifically designed for the nation in 2018, said [Neumann]. Volkswagen, the first overseas automaker to enter the Chinese market three decades ago, joins Nissan Motor Co., The German company will produce an electric model at local ventures with SAIC Motor Corp.

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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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The smart brand celebrated this market launch at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where the all-electric city runabout was presented to the Chinese public. In Germany the electric smart quickly became the number one battery-powered electric vehicle, securing a market share of around 40%.

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