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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

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Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. According to Kia, the EV4 is “an entirely new type of sedan.”

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BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024

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According to the Chinese company’s announcement, it has developed a midsize-to-large pickup truck for the global market. However, it did not disclose price estimates or other details about the all-electric pickup truck’s design. BYD revealed photos of its first electric pickup truck, showcasing its general appearance.

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Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning

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Going forward, “Isuzu plans to produce a BEV pickup truck in Thailand,” Minami explained. Thailand is the Japanese automaker’s largest market for pickups and demand for EVs is soaring in the nation after introducing new incentives. Isuzu’s pickup was the second best-selling model in Thailand in January, behind only Toyota’s Hilux.

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BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

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1 is the first Chinese-made ship designed to carry domestic EVs overseas. First BYD ship sets sights on Europe to deliver EVs Marking a “new era” for Chinese vehicles, BYD’s first ship designed to carry EVs arrived at Yantai Port on January 9. BYD’s first cargo ship has been delivered. The BYD Explorer No.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

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A leaked patent this past October revealed the electric pickup’s design. Designed by ex-Lamborghini and Audi designer Wolfgang Egger, the truck resembles the Ford F-150 Lightning or Toyota Hilux with four doors, rugged fenders, and a big “BYD ” logo on the front grille.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

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In Thailand, a tuk-tuk (a fun onomatopoeia that arose from the traditionally loud two-stroke engines powering them). But whatever it’s called, these three-wheeled taxis have used their half-bike, half-wagon design to shuttle folks around cities for decades. I’ve got my hands full with a few containers of Chinese EVs as it is.

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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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The BMW Group will also source cells manufactured in Europe from the Chinese manufacturer CATL from the plant currently under construction in Erfurt, Germany. Recyclable cell design is a consistent focus throughout the development of battery cells. The BMW Group will have 25 electrified models in its line-up by 2023.

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