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Daimler, Tsinghua University deepen joint research cooperation on sustainable transportation; automated driving and intelligent mobility

Green Car Congress

Daimler and Chinese partner Tsinghua University signed an agreement further to deepen their research cooperation in the fields of automated driving and intelligent mobility. Through the Tsinghua Daimler Joint Research Center for Sustainable Transportation, the cooperation has been extended for an additional three years.

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Podcast: Tesla FSD Beta update, Tesla sends Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes EQE US pricing, and more

Electrek

This week on the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s latest FSD Beta update, Tesla sending Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes-Benz EQE US pricing, and more.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. Even despite ongoing political concerns, its entry into North America is considered an eventuality, and other Chinese automakers likely won’t be far behind. While BYD isn’t planning to enter the U.S. auto sector,” the organization writes.

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Elon Musk gives nod of respect for Tesla’s competitors from China

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While responding to a question from Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, Musk noted that without restrictions, Chinese automakers would probably dominate numerous companies. As such, Musk and Tesla executives are familiar with the intensity of the domestic Chinese auto market.

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Geely Auto forms new premium electric car company Zeekr; SEA EV architecture

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The Chinese name of Zeeker has been confirmed as Ji Ke. Under the plans, Zeekr will use Geely Holding Group’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA)—unveiled last year—and will include its own battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies and electric vehicle supply chain support.

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BYD executive dubs Tesla a “very respected industry peer” amid EV transition

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Recent comments from Yunfei Li, general manager of branding and public relations at BYD, have suggested that the Chinese electric vehicle maker regards its biggest American rival as a key ally in the transition to sustainable transportation. ” Tesla and BYD’s relationship has evolved over time.

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BYD becomes the official e-mobility partner of UEFA Euro 2024

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The Chinese automaker aims to engage with a broader audience by partnering with UEFA. The Chinese automaker also plans to invite fans to live match broadcasts, where they can enjoy the tournament and other activities BYD has planned for them. UEFA EURP 2024 will take place in 10 stadiums in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024.

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