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BYD Smashes Sales Records In August As Other Chinese Companies Struggle

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD had a big month in August, as sales of its plug-in hybrid cars were up strongly over the same month last year. The post BYD Smashes Sales Records In August As Other Chinese Companies Struggle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford CEO says new mid-size electric pickup will match the cost of Chinese EVs like BYD

Electrek

With new low-cost Chinese flooding global markets, Ford CEO Jim Farley vows its new mid-size electric pickup is a “game changer.” Ford’s leader took a jab at BYD, vowing the company’s new electric pickup will match the costs of Chinese automakers building in Mexico.

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BYD calls out the US and Europe for being ‘afraid’ of Chinese EVs

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Is the West afraid of Chinese electric cars? According to BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu, there are many examples of politicians who are worried about low-cost Chinese EVs, hinting at the US and Europe.

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Canada to slap 100% tariff on Chinese EVs just as BYD preps for market debut

Electrek

Canada is set to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following similar moves by the US and Europe. The move comes just as China’s largest EV maker, BYD , prepares to enter Canada.

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Chinese automakers asked to pause expansion in Europe

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The Chinese government has reportedly asked local automakers to pause expansion plans in Europe due to the European Union’s import tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) from China. Chinese automakers were also told to keep a low profile while the government negotiates with the European Union over its tariffs on EV imports made in China.

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BYD not fazed by new EU tariffs on Chinese EV imports

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BYD doesn’t seem fazed by the European Union’s new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports. Analysts have calculated that the Chinese automaker’s profits from EVs sold in Europe still far exceed those of local EU automakers. BYD received the least additional tariffs at 17.4%.

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Zeekr 007, BYD Sea Lion, XPeng X9 — Hot New Chinese Electric Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

Chinese automakers have been busting out the news today. continued] The post Zeekr 007, BYD Sea Lion, XPeng X9 — Hot New Chinese Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica. Naturally, there’s a big auto show just getting underway in China.

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