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Roskill: graphite prices still rising on high Chinese electricity costs

Green Car Congress

Roskill reports that prices for Chinese graphite continue to rise as producers contend with increasing electricity costs and supply disruption caused by limits on energy consumption. Chinese graphite prices are now the highest they’ve been for many years.

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China automaker JAC sends first batch of ethanol-powered cars to Brazil

Green Car Congress

Chinese carmaker Jianghuai Automobile Co.,Ltd. JAC) shipped 500 ethanol-powered cars to Brazil at the end of December, the first batch resulting from a deal signed in August with Brazilian dealer SHC to export 620,000 units to Brazil over the next ten years. Brazil is the fourth largest auto market, and is growing rapidly.

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BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars

Electrek

After launching its low-cost Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL), BYD is leading the EV sales surge in the country. However, with a new import tax looming, can the Chinese EV maker continue the momentum? China’s leading automaker, BYD , is aggressively expanding overseas.

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Chevy’s Blazer EV is headed for Brazil to combat surging BYD

Electrek

Chevy’s Blazer EV will spearhead a new EV campaign in Brazil as GM looks to counter BYD and other surging Chinese EV makers in the region. GM is preparing to launch a new electric vehicle offensive in Latin America’s largest auto market.

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BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil suddenly halted over ‘slavery-like’ worker conditions

Electrek

Construction at BYDs new EV plant in Brazil was suddenly halted Monday after authorities found Chinese workers in slavery-like conditions. The workers were hired in China by another firm, and BYD has since cut ties.

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Shanghai GM previews new Envision midsize SUV; 2.0L turbo with start/stop

Green Car Congress

Shanghai GM previewed the all-new Buick Envision, announcing its Chinese name as “Ang Ke Wei” (???); the new high-end midsize SUV will go on sale across China later this year. Envision is equipped with a 2.0T It has a wheelbase of 2,750 mm, which contributes to its spacious interior.

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Chinese Electric Car Companies Coming To Brazil

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD is planning to build electric cars in India and now Brazll as part of its ambition to be the largest electric car company in the world.

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