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China-US workshop emphasizes cooperation on EV standardization

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The overarching focus of the workshop was cooperation on standards, conformance, and training programs among industry and government stakeholders to facilitate the growth of the EV market. The workshop was the fourteenth of twenty to be held under the US-China SCCP over a three-year period in China. —Joe Bhatia.

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Sino-US workshop on new energy standardization held in Beijing, focus on EVs

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A day-long workshop organized by the China Association for Standardization (CAS) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) focusing on new energy standardization—specifically electric vehicles—was held 23 July in Beijing. Sponsored by Generations (Beijing) Management Co., Earlier post.)

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Audi opens new R&D center in Beijing

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With both projects, we are addressing the market-defining trends in the Chinese auto market, namely: electrification, digitalization, and sustainability. The building also includes two workshops and a robust design lab, as well as an electronics lab and an engaging public showroom. —Audi CEO Markus Duesmann.

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Electrify America to collaborate with 6 California organizations to boost awareness, adoption of ZEVs in low-income & disadvantaged communities

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The organizations collaborating with Electrify America on this initiative include Valley Clean Air Now (Valley CAN), Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE), Chinese Newcomers Service Center (CNSC), Self Help for the Elderly (SHE), Liberty Hill Foundation (LHF) and GRID Alternatives.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk responds to Giga Shanghai workers and bonus reductions

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This morning, we reported on Giga Shanghai employees being vocally upset about bonus cuts, appealing to CEO Elon Musk and the Chinese public for support. Employees took to Chinese social media platforms like Baidu to state they felt they were being unfairly penalized.

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BASF to provide sustainable refinish coatings solutions and technical services to Didi’s body and paint shops

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These products, designed for the Chinese market, will help reduce VOC emissions and meet the stringent standards implemented in various cities in China. Chinese future spray painters are professionally trained by BASF. Source: BASF Coatings.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai cuts workers from battery line: Report

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A few employees have been given the option to transfer to a different workshop in Giga Shanghai, like the paint shop, general assembly line, or stamping. Tesla recently signed a truce with 16 other Chinese Automakers, ending the EV price war. or Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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