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CATL confirms entry into battery swap market ahead of a brand launch event in China

Electrek

China’s leading battery manufacturer CATL recently shared news it is entering the market of battery swap technology for EVs, with a new brand called EVOGO, set to launch Tuesday. CATL has been teasing the new battery swap brand on its social media, ahead of the upcoming launch event in China.

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More conferences and events outside of China being cancelled due to caution over COVID-19

Green Car Congress

As the outbreak of the coronavirus now named COVID-19 began to scale in China, the organizers of AutoChina 2020 (the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition) cancelled their event which was due to be held in April. The Shanghai Formula 1 Grand Prix also cancelled. Some 5,500 delegates attend.

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Ludicrous’ spotted at rumored event in California

Teslarati

A batch of the forthcoming Tesla Model 3 Performance seems to have been spotted at a showroom in California, where some sources say the automaker is holding a private event for the yet-to-be-unveiled variant. The post said that the showroom was doing a private event for the new configuration.

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RADAR RD6 electric pickup delivered to first users in China

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Radar, the premium outdoor lifestyle brand from Geely Holding Group, began deliveries of its flagship pure electric pick-up truck recently at an event in Shenzhen. Further delivery events have been planned for users across the country over the course of February 2023. Earlier post.)

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Tesla exec shares Cybertruck first delivery event details

Teslarati

Tesla Investor Relations (IR) Head Martin Viecha has provided some key details about the upcoming Cybertruck first delivery event, which is scheduled to be held at Gigafactory Texas this Thursday, November 30, 2023. Contrary to other Tesla events like the Cyber Rodeo, the Cybertruck’s first deliveries will be starting notably earlier.

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

Green Car Congress

Emerging markets and developing countries are central to the “decarb” and electrification push, and are themselves maneuvering to attain advanced country status and a higher quality of life for their citizens. The LME events were a consequence of positions taken by Tsingshan based on expectations of falling prices.

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Tesla marketing push in China sparks hope for investors in the West

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As Tesla has ramped its marketing presence in China, some investors are hopeful the automaker could expand the strategy to Western markets. One significant distinction between Tesla and traditional automakers in Western markets is the EV leader’s lack of marketing and advertisements.

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