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Tesla sales in Japan rise 1,300% year-over-year, propelled by a wave of Model 3 orders

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Tesla is starting to gain some serious momentum in Japan, thanks to a wave of Model 3 orders. In March alone, the number of Teslas sold in Japan increased by 1,300% year-over-year, thanks in part to the car-buying public’s warm reception to the Model 3. . “Sales are extremely strong.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

Baua Electric

BYD takes on new markets rivaling ICE car leaders After launching its cheapest electric models (starting under $14,000), declaring a price war with gas-powered cars, BYD is taking aim at a new market. The entry-level EVs will take on mass-market automakers like Toyota. seconds and a $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) price tag.

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Indian carmakers set to propose import duty rollback, but Tesla will miss out

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Indian automakers are finally set on proposing the idea of budging on import duties that would allow foreign automakers to sell cars in the market for a reduced tax. However, the deal is being used as a part of a potential trade deal with Britain, which would not help Tesla finally enter the market.

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UK Car production slumps in July

EV Info

The July production for the UK market declined -38.7% From the start you can see that Diesel sales have fallen off a cliff with just 7% of the market that is now less than the Battery powered cars of pure EVs that sold over 11,000 units. to 8,233 while manufacturing for export also fell, down -37.4% with 45,205 cars shipped overseas.

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Mitsubishi Uses SABIC Noryl GTX Resin for RVR Front Fenders

Green Car Congress

Mitsubishi has already announced that it will introduce the vehicle, branded as the Mitsubishi ASX, into the European market later this year, and will follow with expansion into other regions of the world. Noryl GTX resin contributed by reducing vehicle body weight by 3 kg (6.6lbs).

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

In the UK and Europe, B to D segment vehicles are responsible for almost 80% of passenger car sales, and there are further significant opportunities to apply the technology in the US, Japan and China. The technology can also be applied to medium and heavy duty commercial vehicle platforms. SpeedStart.

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Li-ion battery maker CATL opens its first North American sales and service facility

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Ltd ( CATL ), a leading global supplier and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery products for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage facilities, is renewing its commitment to the US market by opening its first North American sales and service facility.

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