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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD

Teslarati

Volkswagen faces mounting pressure to keep up with Tesla and Chinese automakers in the transition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and its success in doing so could have major implications. The auto industry is faced with the question of whether and how we will be a global leader in the future,” Baerbock said at the event. “The

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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff

Baua Electric

After discontinuing the production of vehicles powered entirely by internal combustion engines in March 2022, BYD has been at the forefront of the industry’s shift to EVs. 2024 (Source: BYD) Chinese automakers, like BYD, have an advantage with established supply chains, enabling lower prices. In the US, EVs accounted for 8.5%

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It’s easy to criticize, hard to create; my motto is never give up, says Henrik Fisker – ET Auto

Baua Electric

He admitted that while the auto industry might be the hardest to succeed, the nascent EV industry is even more difficult. But he is personally “excited about doing great work in this industry and bringing new innovative EVs to the world”. Chinese Dominance In 2023, over 8 million electric cars were sold in China.

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A third of Aussies back 2030 ICE ban claims Polestar survey

EV Central

The survey’s results are being thrown into the mix in Australia at a time when debate heightens about the future of internal; combustion engine son Australian roads. The government will issue a discussion paper on emissions strategy for auto industry comment and response this month. Polestar 3 large SUV with camouflage. “A

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Smart reveals rugged #5 SUV with 600km range and built-in cinema: for Australia in 2025

EV Central

The reborn Smart has revealed a new direction with a rugged, off-road electric mid-size SUV called #5 , and it’s confirmed for Australia in mid-2025. Smart is a 50:50 partnership between Mercedes-Benz and the Chinese Geely Group, and the brand makes a return to Australia this month with its #1 and #3 SUVs.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

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Zeekr launches Zeekr X SUV to gain further share from market dominated by German luxury automakers

CN EV Post

Now, with the launch of a new electric SUV with strong performance and competitive pricing, this process could be further accelerated. Zeekr, Geely Holding Group's premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, officially launched its third model, the Zeekr X, at an event in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu on Wednesday.

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