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Less is more with this ‘street-legal’ tiny Chinese electric SUV

Baua Electric

I’m not sure if you could really call it a legit SUV, but these fun-looking little Chinese electric vehicles might just be an interesting alternative to the car bloat clogging the streets of cities around the world. Of course, don’t expect that advertised $2,600 price to hold up for very long. But safety isn’t your only problem.

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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

Baua Electric

The Metacycle was the first motorcycle built and sold by SONDORS, a company that had previously built budget-priced electric bicycles. The Metacycle made waves upon its unveiling in early 2021 , both for its novel design and the shockingly low price for a supposedly highway-capable electric motorcycle at just US $5,000.

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NIO takes hardline approach on vlogger with legal action

Teslarati

Electric vehicle maker NIO is taking a stand against alleged misinformation that was spread on Chinese social media platforms. Similar to fellow EV maker Tesla, which has taken a hardline approach to inaccurate reports, NIO has taken the legal route to counter misinformation that has reportedly harmed the company.

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Euro Manganese enters offtake term sheet with battery-maker Verkor

Green Car Congress

The parties intend to enter an offtake agreement, whereupon the pricing mechanism and minimum tonnages outlined in the term sheet would become binding upon the signing by the parties of a legally binding offtake agreement, together with any other agreements necessary to give effect to the project.

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China is Unhappy with the Inflation Reduction Act and Has Complained to the WTO

The Truth About Cars

With an eye on reducing America’s dependence on Chinese batteries and materials, the Act incentivizes automakers to source materials from free-trade-compliant countries and build EVs in North America. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce claimed the Inflation Reduction Act is “discriminatory” and said it has “seriously distorted” supply chains.

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This Chinese electric bus is adorably shaped like a koala bear

Baua Electric

Just because this koala bus is priced at around $8,500 doesn’t mean you should try to get one into your driveway. Ignoring the whole host of issues such as street legality and safety, don’t forget that you’d have a super desirable vehicle on your hands and no locking doors. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Huawei says upcoming Luxeed S7 EV is ‘superior to Tesla’s Model S’

Teslarati

The Luxeed S7 will be unveiled in the Chinese market in late November, according to a statement from the head of Huawei’s car department, Richard Yu Chengdong, in a report from the South China Morning Post. Credit: Luxeed (via South China Morning Post) Chengdong did not elaborate on the price, driving range or intelligent features of the S7.

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