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CATL moves to improve its battery tech in Chinese EVs

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Limited (CATL) aims to improve battery technology in Chinese vehicles and increase cell production in China. Recently, the Chinese battery supplier announced plans for its first plant in Beijing to supply Li Auto and Xiaomi’s electric vehicles (EVs). It is currently marketing a 173-Ah VDA-spec LFP cell with 2.2 fast charging.

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Tariffs On Chinese EVs Now Exceed 100 Percent

The Truth About Cars

It’s no secret that Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding into international markets, but the U.S. President Biden recently announced sharp tariff increases on Chinese goods that range from consumer electronics to EVs, pushing the country’s government to promise retaliatory measures. is not a good way to spur innovation.

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Tesla & CATL deemed the Power Couple to Recharge the US EV Market: Morgan Stanley

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Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas deemed Tesla and CATL the power couple that could recharge the United States electric vehicle (EV) market. In a note released earlier this week, Morgan Stanley writes that the United States is an under-penetrated EV market, whereas China is a fully-penetrated EV market.

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BYD produces 200K units of its most affordable EV 

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The BYD Seagull made headlines as one of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market. According to CnEVPost , the BYD Seagull currently has three variants on the market. According to Chinese reports, the BYD Seagull offers two battery options. The base Seagull variant starts at RMB 73,800 ($10,360).

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

Baua Electric

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. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

EV Central

Designed to help both Honda and former EV pioneer, Nissan, play catch up with brands like Tesla and emerging Chinese rivals, the new arrangement follows shortly after Honda terminated its proposed EV venture with General Motors. One car, the Honda Prologue (pictured top), has already been released as a result of that dissolved partnership.

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

Baua Electric

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. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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