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Ram hydrogen fuel-cell truck, BMW EV batteries, rural charging: Today’s Car News

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EV battery production for BMW is setting up south of the border. BMW has started building a battery plant in Mexico that will provide more energy-dense cylindrical cells for longer range and faster charging in next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. Ram aims to scale up its hydrogen fuel-cell muscle. Privacy Policy.

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Sona Comstar adopts 3-pronged strategy to beat China globally in EV parts supply – ET Auto

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New Delhi: It is no secret that Chinese component makers are aggressively scouting global markets for increasing their already tight grip on the nascent battery electric vehicle (BEV) industry. Although I hear that, as we speak, Brussels is thinking of putting a 50% tax on Chinese EV imports into Europe.”

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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battery-supply deal with China’s CATL, Car News China reports. The deal reportedly being discussed would bring that partnership to North America in the form of a joint battery plant located in either the U.S. or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. car manufacturing.”

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. The plans could include a new joint North American plant to produce the new batteries. GM is ramping up production of its Ultium-based models after it “turned the corner” at its battery factory in Detroit.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

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For example, fuel taxes (which are accounted for when you pay at the pump) are responsible for funding anywhere from a quarter to a third of all roadway maintenance — which would evaporate as more people started driving electric vehicles.

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Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales, but BYD outsold it in Q4

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Tesla has used price cuts to help jolt sales, but BYD has its own battery business, giving it greater control over prices. Its new Blade battery, focused on safety and longevity , has earned a good reputation already. BYD Han EV BYD has an additional advantage in that its batteries are being used by some of its rivals in China.

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Kia’s low-cost EV3 is about to get even better with new variants on the way

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kWh) battery, the EV3 packs about 22% more energy density than its Niro EV. Kia EV3 GT-Line (Source: Kia) With plans to build the EV3 at its Monterey plant in Mexico by the end of 2024, Kia could take advantage of the federal EV tax credit, enabling even lower starting prices. Kia EV3 (Source: Kia) Powered by its fourth-gen (81.3