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Report: Chinese Export Rule Changes Could Impact EV Battery Production

The Truth About Cars

Starting this month, the Chinese government requires permits for certain graphite products being exported. It could even be argued that it further advantages Chinese industries while exacerbating environmental concerns by forcing companies to move countless tons of graphite halfway around the world on container ships.

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Report: EV Electra aims to make Swedish-engineered Emily GT in Italy

Baua Electric

The Emily GT, an electric sedan prototype created by former Saab engineers in Sweden with Chinese funding, may see production in Italy under the auspices of a Canadian startup, reports Autocar. A version of the latter was publicly shown in 2017.

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Fiat Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group Creating JV for Chinese Market

Green Car Congress

(GAC Group) signed a Framework Agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture for the production of cars and engines for the Chinese market. The models produced will be equipped with the latest in engine and transmission technology in response to the Chinese government’s requirement to develop fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles.

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

Green Car Congress

There was a $1-billion initial public offering by NIO, a $585-million Series C venture capital round by Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors and a $294-million pre-IPO round by Zhejiang Dianka Automobile. The largest six VC/PE new equity deals of 2018 so far have all involved Chinese electric vehicle firms, including the two mentioned above during 3Q.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

Ceer Motors It might seem weird that a petrol-chemical kingdom like Saudi Arabia would want to get into EV manufacturing but that’s exactly what is happening with Ceer Motors. The project is receiving Chinese support and the first model to be announced is the Moskvitch 3, which appears to be a close relation of the JAC S4.

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Fiat to enter Chinese market

Green Cars News

The Fiat Group has signed a joint venture agreement with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd for the production of cars and engines for the Chinese market. The vehicle made its debut at the Istanbul Motor Show three years ago having been developed by Tofas AS, a joint venture between Fiat Auto and Koc Holding. 120hp and the 150hp T-Jet.

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