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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , nearly reached a new sales record in May after aggressive price cuts took effect. BYD achieves second highest sales record in May After hitting a new electric vehicle (EV) weekly sales record in early May, BYD is not slowing down. Fully electric vehicle sales also trended higher.

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BYD sees NEV share reaching 50% in the next 3 months in China as EV price war heats up

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BYD’s new Seagull EV (Source: BYD) After launching the Qin Plus Champion Edition (DM-i model) last year, priced below 100,000 yuan ($13,900) for the first time, BYD claimed it was “directly destroying the moat of joint venture vehicles.” Now, the automaker has several fully electric models below or close to the 100,000 yuan mark.

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Santa Clara VTA partners with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to charge 34 electric buses with solar-powered microgrid

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The solar PV and battery energy storage system will give VTA operational flexibility on when to purchase the utility power needed to charge its vehicle fleet, saving the agency on its electricity costs and further reducing its total operating costs compared to continued diesel bus operations.

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Jeep is launching a $25,000 EV in the US ‘very soon’ to revamp the rugged SUV brand

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Another low-cost electric vehicle is headed to the US. A $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the US soon Jeep’s first fully electric vehicle for the US will officially debut this week. However, the first Jeep to launch in the US, the Wagoneer S , is expected to be priced at a premium.

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BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform

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Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal, BYD is teasing the upcoming Ocean-M electric car, which will be based on its new EV platform. BYD is launching new luxury models, mid-size electric EVs, and don’t forget all-electric supercars.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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—Brian Price, lecturer in Engineering Systems and Management at Aston. Project Leader from CABLED co-ordinating partner Arup believes the data presents a positive outlook for the mass take-up of electric vehicles. The low cost of ‘refuelling’ in relatively short periods of time reinforce this.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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