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Daimler launches new DENZA 500 electric vehicle for the Chinese market; 500 km range

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Engineered and produced in and for China, the new DENZA 500 model combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise and advanced safety engineering with BYD’s leading advantages in battery technology. A new battery and additional weight reductions allow increased energy efficiency, providing an extended range of around 500 km (311 miles).

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China Grand Automotive Group to distribute, market and service Fisker Automotive vehicles in China

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Fisker Automotive is partnering with China Grand Automotive Group (CGA), the leading passenger car trader in China, to have Fisker vehicles distributed, marketed and serviced in China. CGA has a network of more than 200 retail stores carrying 40 brands including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus and Lamborghini.

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Insurance registrations for week ending Apr 9: Tesla 6,973, Li Auto 4,177, NIO 1,316

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The major sources that provide insurance registration data for China's auto industry have stopped sharing the data, but Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) has shared content that allows us to still have access to some of the data. Li Auto didn't specify what the sales figure was based on, though they were apparently insurance registrations.

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

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BYD officially entered Japan’s auto market last January, launching its affordable Atto 3 (Yuan Plus in China) electric SUV. An extended range version (150 kWh battery) offers up to 295 miles (476 km) range, starting at ¥4 million ($27,000). Domestic automakers like Toyota and Nissan dominate the region’s auto sales.

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Volvo flexes its pricing power for EVs with the EX30 rolling out for $35,000

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Volvo’s EVs accounted for 16% of its total sales last year, higher than most rivals and up from 10.9% The electric SUV will be available in two versions: A single-motor extended range and a twin-motor performance model. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo Cars) The extended range version includes up to 275 miles of range.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. The first production MEB vehicle, a version of the I.D.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

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With “above-expected order rates,” Volvo will build the EX30 at its Ghent, Belgium plant (in addition to China) to meet the growing demand in Europe for low-cost EVS. Despite a slowdown in December, Volvo hit a new sales record in 2023. Volvo’s EV sales were up 70% last year, with over 113K purely electric vehicles sold.

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