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VinFast launches its cheapest VF3 EV overseas to take on low-cost Chinese EV makers

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A new low-cost electric car is rolling out to global markets, and it’s not from China. The promo price was for the battery subscription model. For the battery included, VinFast’s VF 3 was available for 315 million VND, or around $12,390, for those who placed deposits between May 13 and May 15. With an 18.64

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LG Energy Solution discusses battery production with Chinese suppliers for the EU

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LG Energy Solution is engaged in talks with three China-based material suppliers to produce low-cost electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the European market. LGES’ talks with Chinese material suppliers come after the EU Commission started imposing extra tariffs of up to 38% on imported EVs made in China. “We

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Ford compares new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla, says rivals will turn to China

Baua Electric

Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla. Farley revealed the Skunkworks team was developing a low-cost EV platform for its next-gen EVs in February on a media call with investors. Smaller, more affordable vehicles use fewer battery materials, reducing costs and improving margins.

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Tesla in talks with new LFP cell supplier for low-cost battery deal: report

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Tesla is reportedly in talks with Chinese battery maker EVE Energy Co for a potential supply deal for low-cost batteries. EVE’s batteries will reportedly be used to boost Gigafactory Shanghai’s supply chain, as per information related to Reuters by individuals familiar with the matter. .

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Benchmark: battery demand for manganese set to increase 8-fold this decade

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Demand for manganese in batteries is set to grow over eight-fold this decade, due to new battery chemistries and rising electric vehicle sales, according to Benchmark’s Manganese Sulphate Market Outlook. New battery chemistries are expected to use even more manganese. —Jess Roberts, Benchmark’s Head of Forecasting

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This new Chinese EV just launched for $25,000 as one of Europe’s cheapest electric cars

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Chinese legacy automaker Dongfeng Motor launched its new low-cost EV in Europe to compete with automakers like Volkswagen. Meet the new low-cost Chinese EV for Europe Dongfeng is one of China’s oldest and largest automakers. kWh battery, the Nammi gets up to 193 miles (310 km) WLTP range.

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Tesla & Chinese EV Makers Putting Lot of Weight on These Low-Cost EV Batteries

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Electric vehicles often differ based on different battery technologies. According to Yang Jie at Wall Street Journal, “A less-expensive battery technology championed by Tesla Inc.’s ” The batteries are lithium-iron-phosphate batteries — often referred to as LFP batteries. […]. .”

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