Electrek

JUNE 24, 2024

With new tariffs on Chinese EVs, Hyundai and Kia look to gain an edge over their overseas rivals. The tailwind comes as the South Korean automakers are launching affordable EVs in key global markets, including the US. After a record 2023, Hyundai and Kia are not slowing down this year.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Renault will introduce a new, affordable urban electric vehicle in 2019, coming first to China, and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options on three of its popular vehicles in 2020. The showcar Renault K-ZE, a new global A-segment, SUV-inspired electric vehicle, is capable of 250 km NEDC (155 miles).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

—“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”. Around 40% of Chinese and 37% of Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers are investing the largest proportion of their powertrain resources in ICE optimization, according to the survey. —“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”. Source: KPMG.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Since September, Chinese producers have raised LFP prices by between 10-20%. This would impact EV affordability or manufacturers’ margins and could hurt the economics of energy storage projects. Although battery prices fell overall across 2021, in the second half of the year prices have been rising.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS), an international consortium formed by Swedish and Chinese stakeholders, finalized its acquisition of the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB, effective 31 August 2012. Earlier post.).

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Electrek

AUGUST 29, 2024

Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR is inching closer to the first deliveries of its new 7X EV.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 27, 2022

For many people, a clean used EV is all that they can afford, and that usually costs almost as much as the cheapest new gas-powered cars. Understandably, this keeps many people with low incomes out of the EV game, and it keeps many people globally (who […]. I love electric vehicles, but they’re sure not cheap.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

American automakers have largely ignored Chinese vehicles, as they’ve traditionally been viewed as knockoffs of existing models, but that attitude is shifting – hard. Farley’s thoughts are grounded in reality, though Chinese automakers will have a steep hill to climb to sell EVs in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

The Center aims to provide increased localization and advanced technical support to customers in the Chinese market. We estimate that a minimum of 25% of our global sales will be achieved in Asia by 2013. Moreover, our approach also reflects the automotive industry’s concentration on so-called ‘affordable cars’.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 4, 2024

Speaking with Yahoo Finance , Farley said his company aims to develop affordable EVs that compete with the rising tide of Chinese models. Saying that China’s investments in EVs have “paid off so far,” Farley noted that Ford is on track for its next-generation electric models to be profitable and affordable.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 5, 2024

Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new low-cost electric car is rolling out to global markets, and it’s not from China. Vietnam’s VinFast officially launched its most affordable EV, the VF 3 , overseas as it expands its presence in the Philippines.

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Teslarati

JUNE 1, 2021

The Tesla Model Y crossover has overtaken its sibling vehicle in the Tesla Model 3 in April’s global electric vehicle sales figures, new data shows. In April, around 392,000 electric vehicles were registered globally, making it the fourth-best month in the history of electrification. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2018

The Territory is a breakthrough for Ford in China in terms of our ability to successfully compete with Chinese automakers for millions of customers that we do not currently serve. It will be affordable for young families and new buyers across China, not just the coastal mega-cities. million in 2020, up from 10.8

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

made progress in reducing CO 2 emissions and improving sustainability in its global corporate activities in fiscal year 2014 while simultaneously increasing vehicle production and plant energy efficiency. Nissan Motor Co., The company achieved a 22.6%

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

The Chinese government initially overestimated consumer demand for electric vehicles, and has made adjustments to its incentive policies. conventionally fueled car—remain out of reach for low-income, cost-conscious Chinese consumers. The EV efforts of China’s government will encourage global investment in.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2012

These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. Plug-in electric vehicles will play a critical role for the global auto industry to cope with issues related to fuel supply and environmental sustainability. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

JUNE 4, 2024

Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares has pledged that Jeep’s affordable all-electric SUV will be priced from less than US$25,000 ($A37,500) in the USA – almost US$19,000 less than the cheapest Tesla Model Y. “If you ask me what is an affordable BEV, I would say 20,000 euros in Europe and $25,000 in the US,” Tavares said.

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EV Central

MAY 21, 2024

Rising Chinese car-maker Nio has launched Onvo, the first of two new electrified brands it has created to battle mainstream car-makers such as Tesla and Volkswagen. Both are said to have been created to be global brands, hinting at possible launches Down Under. The post It’s another Chinese Tesla Model Y crusher!

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Teslarati

MARCH 24, 2024

Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. automotive groups have expressed concerns over the Seagull EV and other affordable mass-market EVs eventually coming to North America. While BYD said just last month that it has no plans to enter the U.S. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2012

The goal os this project is to explore the potential of new classes of materials for making electrochemically superior, environmentally friendly, and affordable electrodes for lithium-ion batteries that may be used in such applications as electric vehicles. Principal investigators: David H.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is establishing a third Chinese research and development center in Guangzhou in southern China. The decision to build a third development center in China is of great importance and confirms ZF’s strategic goal of further expansion in the largest global automotive market.

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EV Central

MARCH 24, 2024

Nissan and Honda have co-signed a historic deal that will see the two major Japanese car-makers join forces to fast-track a new family of EVs that will be sold globally. Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan appeared first on EV Central. Nissan Ariya is still yet to make it to Australia.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2024

China’s Geely Group bought a 50 percent stake in Smart in 2019, so you might think its Chinese owner might be fuelling the Aussie reboot. Any later and Smart will run the risk of landing around the same time as a number of other new Chinese brands that are all timed to make their debut over the next 18 months.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 6, 2024

Chinese automaker BYD set another record in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in July 2024. BYD’s global NEV sales will likely increase even further as it sets eyes on Canada. The Chinese automaker beat its June 2024 NEV sales when it sold 341,658. However, even Tesla acknowledged the need for more affordable EVs.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

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. After global sales slipped 2% last month, Kia is shaking things up with a new mid-to-long-term business plan. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

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. After global sales slipped 2% last month, Kia is shaking things up with a new mid-to-long-term business plan. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

kWh average cost of electricity in the United States and globally. Increases in carbon dioxide concentration along with global surface temperatures are showing a decline in agricultural yields due to climate change. [ The global solar market is expected to install 22 MW of electricity in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2017

GKN said that the fully integrated design will enable advanced eDrive solutions to be supplied to OEMs at lower unit costs than today’s electric drivelines, paving the way for more affordable eDrive variants of mainstream vehicles. SDS is set to manufacture the GKN Driveline Multimode eTransmission for a domestic Chinese automaker from 2018.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tesla could use Chinese automotive company BYD’s new, ultra-safe “Blade” battery design in some of its vehicles in 2022. Interestingly, several days ago, it was rumored that Tesla might have already completed some prototypes of its $25k sedan that it targets for the Chinese market.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2013

Jade, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2013 in April, is a mass-production vehicle based on the Concept S (a global concept model for a new-value passenger mover developed primarily for the Chinese market to go on sale first in China), which was introduced at the Beijing Motor Show last year. Safety Technologies. New model development.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

a new 50:50 joint venture that will offer a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand. The all-electric vehicles produced by the JV will be sold under a new Chinese brand designed to meet Chinese consumers’ aspirations for electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

AUGUST 11, 2024

The Chinese-German electric vehicle specialist Smart will stage the global reveal of its new #5 compact SUV in Australia in late August. Australia rarely hosts global new vehicle launches because of the tyranny of distance. Australia soon to host global reveal of new Smart #5 Tesla Model Y rival appeared first on EV Central.

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Teslarati

APRIL 19, 2021

Elon Musk believes China will be Tesla’s biggest advantage in the long term, and new data from a Chinese automotive organization that tracks vehicle registrations proves the CEO is right. In the big picture, the delivery figures indicate CEO Elon Musk’s predictions regarding China are correct.

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