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Toyota, 5 Chinese companies establish R&D JV for commercial vehicle fuel cell systems in China

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Toyota Motor and five Chinese OEMs—China FAW Corporation Limited (FAW); Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM); Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Each company will invest in the joint venture. FCRD is a company that holds tremendous significance for Toyota's global FC strategies.

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Chinese EV company Xpeng Motors raises US$400M in Series C; Xiaomi strategic investor

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China-based Xpeng Motors has closed a US$400-million Series C capital funding from a group of strategic and institutional investors. Xiaomi Corporation and Xpeng Motors have achieved significant progress through in-depth collaboration in developing technologies connecting smart phones and smart cars. and a former Alibaba executive.

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BYD Seagull EV could help the Chinese automaker dominate Europe

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The BYD Seagull electric vehicle might help the Chinese automaker dominate Europe. The Chinese automaker aims to beat big automakers in Europe, including Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Tesla. The company’s Seagull SUV is primed to help BYD reach its goal in Europe. The BYD Seagull has a starting price below $10,000 in China.

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Chinese Smartphone Company Previews First EV

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Despite years of talk that Apple would eventually start building all-electric vehicles, China’s Xiaomi looks to have beaten the American brand to the punch by previewing the first production EV designed by an established consumer technology company. Foxconn has been left with a factory based in Ohio and a lot of bad memories.

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Chinese self-driving developer reportedly files for IPO in the US

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Chinese self-driving developer Beijing Momenta Technology Co. In fact, the Chinese self-driving firm might not push through with the IPO in the US, given the country’s perception of companies related to China, specifically its government. reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.

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Tesla gains another Chinese competitor as Xiaomi unveils SU7 EV

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Xiaomi recently unveiled its SU7 electric vehicle (EV) and set its sights on beating Tesla in the Chinese EV market. The Xiaomi EV’s initials stand for Speed Ultra, a detail the Chinese company has made sure is factual. The post Tesla gains another Chinese competitor as Xiaomi unveils SU7 EV appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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Geely Auto Group (Geely Auto) officially announced the widely reported formation of Zeekr—a new electric mobility technology and solutions company based in China that will serve growing global demand for premium electric vehicles. The Chinese name of Zeeker has been confirmed as Ji Ke.

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