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Renault introducing new affordable urban EV in China first in 2019, new electrification options on three popular models in 2020

Green Car Congress

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. e-Tech, a 100% Renault in-house technology, enables Renault to offer hybrid versions on B- and C-segment models.

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Continental AG Opens Asia HQ and RD Center in Shanghai

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

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Cheap trick: MG’s advanced semi-solid-state batteries it will launch next year will be affordable says boss as Chinese brand gets upper hand on VW and Toyota

EV Central

And it promises they will deliver a longer range and much faster charger, compared to today’s tech. They will be affordable. Semi-solid means the tech relies on using both solid and liquid gel electrolytes. Toyota, meanwhile, thinks it won’t begin mass-producing cars equipped with the tech until 2027.

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Ford CEO Farley Again Promises Profitable, Affordable EVs for the Masses

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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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CATL moves to improve its battery tech in Chinese EVs

Teslarati

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). Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. CATL will supply batteries to Li Auto and Xiaomi.

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

Teslarati

In addition, the United States has an under-supply of affordable EVs and cheap batteries for electric vehicles. Meanwhile, China has an oversupply of affordable EVs and cells in the battery market. In our view, Tesla is in a very strong position to ‘on-ramp’ Chinese EV tech to the US.

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BYD produces 200K units of its most affordable EV 

Teslarati

The BYD Seagull made headlines as one of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market. According to Chinese reports, the BYD Seagull offers two battery options. The BYD Seagull was also rumored to be using a sodium-ion battery pack, but it has yet to be confirmed by the Chinese automaker.

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