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MARCH 28, 2019

Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group , the German and Chinese automotive groups, have formed a 50-50 globally focused joint venture to own, operate and further develop smart, the pioneer of small urban vehicles, as a leader in premium-electrified vehicles. Future production will be located in China.

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JULY 14, 2021

Volkswagen Group executives laid out the basics of the new Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, which will see the Group realign from being a from vehicle manufacturer to a leading, global software-driven mobility provider. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers.

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MARCH 5, 2020

Driving the drop in sales was the emergence in December 2019 of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China. The disease has spread rapidly and has already infected more than 95,000 people and caused at least 3,285 deaths worldwide (2,902 in China), according to the latest tally by Johns Hopkins CSSE. million units. —Mike Vousden.

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MARCH 13, 2020

The global auto market is very sensitive to macroeconomic conditions and will be hit hard by the coronavirus and any economic contraction that accompanies it, BNEF says. Early data from the main markets in Asia shows a drop in vehicle sales of 44% for China and 18% for Korea, two of the hardest hit countries.

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JUNE 9, 2022

Yongsan possesses 17 production sites across 5 countries including South Korea, China, the US, Mexico, and India, and it employs ~3,300 workers across the company’s global network. Both parties have also agreed to take advantage of the network of A&P’s related companies, YSP and Yongsan, to strengthen NEO’s global business network.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

VIA Motors International is partnering with China-based Zhejiang Geely New Energy Vehicle Co. The truck will incorporate VIA’s proprietary vehicle software and systems control technology, for launch in China and the Americas in 2019. Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle (GCV) is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH).

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OCTOBER 24, 2018

As part of those actions, which include hiring a new President and CEO (Anning Chen) for Ford China, Ford China is elevated to a stand-alone business unit reporting to Ford global headquarters. Success in China is critical as we reposition our global business for long-term success.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In this article, I analyze the competitive landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, focusing on the Xpeng Mona M03 and others’ effect on the global auto market. continued] The post How Chinese Cars Like The XPeng Mona M03 Will Impact The Global Auto Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

In 2021, China continued to lead the global auto market, with 26.27 Vehicles powered by gasoline, including hybrid vehicles, accounted for most of the new autos sold in India last year. Autos for the Indian market are seen having fewer semiconductors than those sold in advanced economies. million vehicles sold.

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APRIL 16, 2019

Volkswagen Group China aims to produce more than half (11.6 million) of the group’s global objective of 22 million battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2028. To speed up its e-offensive, Volkswagen Group China will also launch a new joint venture in charging infrastructure. For this plan, China is of great importance.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Geely Auto Group officially launched a new high-end electrified product series:Geely Galaxy. With the help of Geely Auto parent company Geely Holding Group’s network of satellites, Geely Galaxy vehicles have access to centimeter-accurate precision positioning and high-precision maps to assist in intelligent driving functionality.

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APRIL 12, 2019

Renault and Nissan have established a new research and development joint venture in Shanghai, China: the Alliance Automotive Research and Development (Shanghai), Ltd., Technologies pioneered by the innovation hub will be potentially applied to Renault and Nissan vehicles sold in China and around the world.

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JANUARY 12, 2020

Lithium carbonate prices in China dropped between January and August 2019 by nearly 20% since the beginning of 2019 to RMB 65,000/t, equivalent to $9.25/kg China is the world’s largest user of lithium, accounting for 57% of global demand in 2019, and is also the biggest supplier of lithium converted products.

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APRIL 19, 2018

Japan-based NTN, a leading global supplier of hub bearings and driveshafts, will supply in-wheel motor technology to EV startup Changchun Fawsn Auto Tech (FSAT), established in October 2017 by FAW Group. FSAT will exhibit a prototype vehicle at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. NTN’s latest in-wheel motor.

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MAY 17, 2018

The BMW Group thus has become the first international auto maker to obtain the Autonomous Driving road test license in China, marking a big step on its path to Autonomous Driving. The test fleet is based on the latest BMW 7 Series models, starting with two operating vehicles in May and adding up to seven vehicles by December in China.

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JANUARY 9, 2022

However, more than 90% of the world’s LFP battery cell manufacturing capacity is based in China, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s Gigafactory Assessment. A global shortage of LFP cell capacity outside of China could hinder wider adoption by western automakers, Benchmark says. on prices a year prior.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Renault CEO Luca de Meo released a 19-page open letter to Europe describing an auto European plan to protect against the ‘onslaught of electric vehicles (EV)’ coming from China.” Meo stated that the center of the global automotive market has gravitated toward Asia. Tesla also has ties to China through Gigafactory Shanghai.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021

positioning BYD as a dominant player in China’s plug-in hybrid vehicles market. Globally, the DM-i model also holds an important position. According to China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), BYD Han ranked second among the sales rankings of mid-to-large size sedans, with sales of 10,248 units in September.

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APRIL 2, 2022

The global battery arms race shows no signs of slowing down. Benchmark warned of more battery capacity to come despite raw material disconnect, with global totals expect to top 10GWh for Energy Transition needs. Global lithium ion battery capacity 10 year pipeline has reached 5,777 GWh.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

LVCHI AUTO group is a whole value chain operation platform company that focuses on new electric vehicles (EV), with targeted annual production of more than 500,000 vehicles. The global design, research and development base of Lvchi is located at the Turin engineering center in Italy.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The results ranged from Germany’s 24% down to 8% in China. Consumers in China, the world’s largest auto market, were the most enthusiastic, at 84%. —Mark Wakefield, global co-leader of the automotive and industrial practice at AlixPartners. China is by far in the lead in that regard. —Mark Wakefield.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The companies expect to work together on hybrid powertrain solutions to enhance their global competitiveness and create economies of scale. To this end, the export of the engine from China is considered to be an option. —An Conghui, President of Geely Holding Group, President and CEO of Geely Auto Group.

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MARCH 4, 2018

Propelled by growing public concerns about the environment and thanks to incentive policies, the enthusiasm among consumers in China for new-energy vehicles (mainly electric cars) has been steadily increasing, with consumers also expecting breakthroughs in battery technology, according to a recent J.D. in China in 2016. Power China.

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JULY 13, 2023

Johnson Matthey (JM) signed an investment agreement with the Jiading District in Shanghai to help accelerate the hydrogen economy in China. billion global stated capital expernditure for the three years to 2024/25 and will include government support and incentives. The investment, which is backed by customer demand, is part of JM’s £1.1-billion

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JUNE 28, 2022

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 55% in May 2022 compared to May 2021. With the China covid lockdown effects easing, sales have recovered most of their previous pace, reaching 699,000 registrations last month. That represents 12% share of the overall auto market (8.6% BEV share).

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MAY 9, 2017

China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

An Ipsos Auto Global Study has found that new vehicle owners in US, China, EURO5 and Brazil desire autonomous functionality in their next vehicle. Autonomous interest is strongest in China and Brazil, where consumers have the most semi-autonomous feature experience.

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MARCH 27, 2020

Further, according to the latest IHS Markit forecasts, the global auto industry will exerience an unprecedented and almost instant stalling of demand in 2020, with global auto sales forecast to plummet more than 12% from 2019 to 78.8 during the global recession in 2008/2009. million units. year over year.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Geely Holding has provided two Geely Auto Emgrand methanol sedans ( earlier post ) and the world’s first M100 heavy truck to Danish partners as part of the long-term trial. Denmark has been a global leader in sustainability, and has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

XPENG currently has the largest supercharging network among all Chinese auto brands, with 550 branded supercharging stations and 1,734 free supercharging stations nationwide in China as of 31 October 2021.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Tesla China saw 15,600 new vehicle registrations in the week of September 9-15, 2024. Some automakers like Li Auto have also taken it upon themselves to share China’s vehicle registration data on a regular basis. Tesla China has been seeing a lot of momentum with its local vehicle registrations this quarter so far.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Figures released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) have revealed that Tesla China sold 88,321 vehicles wholesale in September 2024. Tesla China’s 88,321 wholesale results for September 2024 include vehicles that were sold domestically and exported abroad. This is the second highest figure this year!

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MARCH 12, 2022

Europe has become the fastest growing region for new electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion battery capacity outside of China, according to Benchmark Minerals. A more recent trend with Europe’s lithium-ion battery build out is the emergence of auto majors as pseudo-battery producers seeking to secure cell supply through joint-venture plants.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Among the coming developments, the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will be extended step-by-step to further regions of the world and to be available in Europe, China and the USA—the core markets for the future full-electric, fully connected ID. Production is to start in China the same year and a member of the ID. model family.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

As global auto manufacturers continue to invest in electrified vehicle (EV) production, internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains dominate future US intentions, with 69% of US consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle, according to Deloitte’s 2022 Global Automotive Consumer Study report.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Tesla China saw 8,500 new vehicle registrations in the week of October 7 to 13, 2024, the second week of Q4 2024. This represents a week-over-week increase of 372.22% from the 1,800 Tesla vehicles that were registered in China during the week ending October 6. China reports 8.5k Tesla registrations for the week of October 7-13.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022

of total California auto sales in 2021. California’s EV adoption rate exceeds the global trends according to the International Energy Agency showing that the global EV market share jumped from 4.11% in 2020 to 8.57% in 2021. California also set a new yearly record with 250,279 electric vehicles sold, representing 12.4%

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