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Ford to manufacture Mustang Mach-E in China; localized production of GT as well

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Ford announced that Mustang Mach-E, its first global pioneering SUV built on an all-new, all-electric platform, will be manufactured in China by Changan Ford for local customers. Mustang Mach-E will become available in China later this year. billion in electric vehicle development through 2022.

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Tesla loses manufacturing director who oversaw Cybertruck ramp

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Another key Tesla employee has announced his departure this week, marking the latest in recent staff restructuring at the electric vehicle (EV) giant. He started at Giga Shanghai in March 2019 to build up the site’s body-in-white (BIW) manufacturing team. What are your thoughts?

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Tesla (TSLA) shares surge over 11% amidst news of Musk’s China visit

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Tesla shares ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) saw a lot of momentum on Monday’s pre-market amidst news surrounding CEO Elon Musk’s unannounced trip to Beijing, China. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers also noted that Tesla, along with other notable automakers like BYD, have cleared all data processing requirements in the country.

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DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. billion will go to 9 projects in the component manufacturing segment of the supply chain. Earlier post.) Of that, $1.16

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BMW, Brilliance Auto expanding China JV; all-electric iX3 planned for export outside China

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Furthermore, the all-electric BMW iX3 ( earlier post ) to be produced by BBA—the first BMW brand model to be driven purely by electric power—is planned for export to markets outside of China. The next chapter of our cooperation has the potential to go beyond our existing motto: in China, for China.

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Tesla China partners with Baidu for maps to clear FSD hurdle

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Amidst Elon Musk’s unannounced trip to Beijing, China this weekend, reports have emerged indicating that Tesla has partnered with domestic internet giant Baidu for its vehicles’ mapping and navigation. The partnership is expected to help Tesla overcome hurdles for the release of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China.

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BMW, Brilliance Auto expanding China JV; all-electric iX3 planned for export outside China

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Furthermore, the all-electric BMW iX3 ( earlier post ) to be produced by BBA—the first BMW brand model to be driven purely by electric power—is planned for export to markets outside of China. The next chapter of our cooperation has the potential to go beyond our existing motto: in China, for China.

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