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BYD makes brand debut in Uzbekistan, starts local pre-sales of 3 models

CN EV Post

BYD held a brand debut and product pre-sale event in Uzbekistan on March 16, and several of its local dealership stores are set to open this month, according to a press release Friday. It is worth noting that BYD has already made some previous moves to pave the way for its long-term growth in Uzbekistan.

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Chevrolet sets first-half global sales record with 2.35M units; 14% growth

Green Car Congress

million vehicles globally in the first six months of 2011, the best half-year performance in Chevrolet’s 100-year history. over the best-ever-sales pace set in 2010; China, up 15% to set the brand’s best first-half results yet; Russia, up 54% as the brand continues to be the best-selling global brand in the country; and.

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

The Truth About Cars

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius has told the German media that the brand has no intention of cutting ties with China, saying such a move would be unwise for the whole of Germany industry.& & "The major players in the global economy, Europe, the U.S. This purchasing power should benefit us." influence.&

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Report Finds Water Stress Rapidly Becoming Key Strategic Risk to Commerce; Impending Water/Energy Collision

Green Car Congress

The percentage of the world’s population living in water-stressed regions—currently one out of every three—is expected to double to two of every three by 2025 as declining water supplies are further stressed by increased water demand for irrigation, hydration, and industrial cooling in warming regions. Sectoral Water Risks. Electric Power.

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GM global sales up 7.6% in 2011 to 9.026M vehicles; China and US largest markets

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global sales rose to more than 9 million vehicles in 2011, a 7.6% of the global vehicle industry. General Motors Global Sales Summary. Total Global. million vehicles around the world in 2011, setting a global sales record. million vehicles around the world in 2011, setting a global sales record.

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China’s EV brands are coming to bury US automakers—or are they? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

We EV pundits have been writing about the rise of the Chinese EV industry for years. Now they’re ramping up production and building a fleet of gigantic auto-carrier ships—it certainly appears that they’re planning to flood the global market (they’re exporting gas-burners too). Its cheapest models go for a little over $11,000.

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