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BYD Shark NEV pickup truck officially launches in Mexico 

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BYD Shark, the Chinese automaker’s new energy vehicle pickup truck, officially launched in Mexico. BYD unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric pickup truck in Mexico on May 14, 2024. The Asian car manufacturer is offering two BYD Shark variants in Mexico. The BYD Shark will only be available in Mexico for now.

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Tesla & other companies form EMA to promote electric mobility in Mexico

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Tesla and a few other companies recently announced the launch of the Electro Mobility Association (EMA) to promote the production and purchase of electric vehicles in Mexico. Tesla Giga Mexico construction to begin next week: Governor Tesla Giga Mexico will likely help the EMA reach its goals.

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BYD’s all-electric M6 MPV spotted in the wild

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BYD’s all-electric M6 MPV was spotted in the wild. BYD has been seeking ways to expand its presence in the global art market recently , specifically by launching eco-friendly vehicles in certain markets. Closer to North America in Mexico, the Chinese automaker launched its new BYD Shark , a new-energy vehicle pickup truck.

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Tesla Mexico posts new job position in Nuevo León

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Tesla Mexico posted a new job position in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León. The Texas-based company is looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager for Gigafactory Mexico, hinting at continued progress for the facility. Nevertheless, Tesla’s permits for Giga Mexico have been progressing quickly.

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BYD Shark pickup truck to debut in Mexico this month

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Chinese automaker BYD plans to debut its new energy pickup truck, Shark, in Mexico this month. The BYD Shark will make its global debut in Mexico on May 14, 2024. The BYD Shark was pitted against electric vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Report: BYD Plotting New EV Factory in Mexico

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China’s BYD is reportedly prepared to set up a new production facility in Mexico with the alleged plan to use the locale as an export hub for the United States. American brands love sending jobs to Mexico, as does every other company interested in moving high volume models through North and South America. Overall, 1.36

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Tesla Giga Mexico has secured all federal and regional permits: Economy Minister

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Elon Musk noted during Tesla’s Q3 2023 earnings call that the company would seek to get a sense of the global economy before it goes full tilt on Gigafactory Mexico. Giga Mexico was announced earlier this year on Investor Day, but the facility is yet to formally begin its construction. We are doing it at the same time.

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