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Schaeffler opens new dedicated e-mobility plant in Hungary; expects €2-3B in annual e-mobility orders from 2022 on

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Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has opened a new production facility at its Szombathely location in the west of Hungary. Construction work on Szombathely II, the Schaeffler Group’s second plant in western Hungary, started in 2020. million between 2026 and 2029.

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Audi opens new R&D center in Beijing

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With both projects, we are addressing the market-defining trends in the Chinese auto market, namely: electrification, digitalization, and sustainability. Audi has a history of developing specific products and technologies for the Chinese market. —Audi CEO Markus Duesmann.

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SK IE Technology to supply separators for EV batteries to Sunwoda

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SK IE Technology (SKIET) signed an MOU with Sunwoda , the 9 th largest battery manufacturer in terms of global market share (according to SNE Research in 2022), to strengthen cooperation in supplying battery separators. Sunwoda’s major customers for its batteries include Geely Auto Group, Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co.,

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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BYD is the first, and only company in the world, to provide full market new energy vehicle solutions. BYD is the global leader in new energy vehicles (NEVs), and the third-largest auto brand in the world based on market capitalisation. The European market is not entirely new to BYD. Global leader in new energy vehicles.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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The new Mercedes-Benz EQB is making its debut at Auto Shanghai 2021 this week. The market launch in China is scheduled for this year. After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022.

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BYD takes over as China’s largest auto group with low-cost EVs dominating the market

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After overtaking SAIC, BYD is now China’s largest auto group. BYD tops SAIC to become China’s largest auto group After sales surged by 62%, with over 3 million vehicles sold last year, BYD officially became China’s best-selling brand. BYD is now China’s largest auto group after topping SAIC in September sales.

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BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share

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China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas. BYD plans to expand EV market share in Europe BYD began selling vehicles in Europe in 2021, starting in Norway. share of Europe’s EV market.

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