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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

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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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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe. In October 2019, Volkswagen added a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Chinese model. In Shanghai, Volkswagen manufactures the LWB Tiguan L for the Chinese market.

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Volkswagen unveils ID.7 Tourer electric estate car for Europe

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7 lineup, this time offering an estate car aimed at Europe’s upper mid-sized automotive sector. 7 Tourer is a perfect estate model, especially for families and long-distance drivers,” said Imelda Labbé, Volkswagen brand board of management for sales, marketing and after sales. 7 Tourer in other markets than Europe.

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Volkswagen sues car dealer for importing ID.6 EV to Germany

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6 EV for sale to customers in Germany. 6 EV is produced in China by the FAW-VW joint venture and is meant to be sold exclusively in the Chinese car market. 6 to Europe would provide local customers with an affordable EV option but probably undermine the EV price range in Europe. Brudny bought 22 ID.6

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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Overall, the total for the first quarter of 2020 already highlights a reduction of 26% Q1 2019 with sales decreasing to 17.42 China, Europe, and the US all posted double-digit declines in March. However, Europe was hit the hardest, with the lowest number of sales for March in 38 years. million units. million units.

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

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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. meter-long vehicle to be unveiled in the second half of 2021.

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Anjie Wireless licenses WiTricity technology for China EV market

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Under the terms of the agreement, Anjie Wireless will license WiTricity’s patented magnetic resonance technology and industry-leading designs to develop and commercialize highly efficient wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for sale to leading carmaker brands in the China market.

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