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Light speed: Honda next-gen 0 Series electric cars preview F1 tech that will give it the edge over its cheaper Chinese rivals

EV Central

Ensuring it will have what it takes to catch up with brands like Tesla, the new family of EVs will be developed with “Thin, Light and Wise” design and engineering mantra that will ensure all of its EVs weigh around 100kg less than current electric cars while offering more room, better efficiency and advanced driverless tech.

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Lynas to build US light rare earths separation facility

Green Car Congress

Australia-based Lynas Rare Earths Limited entered into an agreement with the US Government to build a commercial Light Rare Earths separation plant in the United States, through a wholly owned subsidiary, Lynas USA LLC. Lynas will also be expected to contribute approximately US$30 million under the agreement.

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Car parts maker Valeo posts lower first-quarter sales on weak EV demand – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Car parts makers face slowing auto production, leaving suppliers with excess capacity, and are striving to reduce costs, including laying off workers, as Chinese EV makers expand in Europe. It reported quarterly sales of 5.43 billion euros (USD 5.82 billion) in comparison to 5.48 billion in the year-earlier period.

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TTTech Auto expands in China with MotionWise software platform for automated driving

Green Car Congress

The new TTTech Auto branch in Shanghai will bring its expertise and the series proven safe vehicle software platform, MotionWise , to car manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and partners to the rapidly developing Chinese automotive market. Asia is one of the most important growth regions.

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Trump promises 100% tariff on Mexico-built Chinese cars—EV or not

Baua Electric

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he would apply a tariff of 100% to cars built in Mexico by Chinese companies for U.S.-market Currently cars imported from China are subject to a 25% tariff, while those from Mexico, made with Chinese parts, would only be subject to a 2.5% automobile industry as a whole.”

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Volkswagen Group China unveils its first eVTOL passenger drone prototype: V.MO

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Group China unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. In the first phase of its commercial use, V.MO

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Chinese language EV makers pin hopes on Europe’s auto sellers

Baua Electric

Tesla’s good fortune has proven that buyers are clear to outsiders, although it’s vague whether or not Chinese language manufacturers will be capable of fit the promoting draw of Elon Musk. ” The post Chinese language EV makers pin hopes on Europe’s auto sellers appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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