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Volkswagen global EV production network grows with launch of second German site in Emden

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Volkswagen is expanding its global production network for electric vehicles by now starting to make the all-electric ID.4 Emden is now the second site for electric vehicles in Germany following Zwickau and also joins the Chinese plants in Anting and Foshan. Production for the US market will start in Chattanooga in the fall.

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XPeng is scouting production sites in Europe to circumvent imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs

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XPeng Motors appears to be the latest Chinese automaker looking to bring localized EV production to Europe. Now that the European Commission has imposed its initial tariffs on Chinese-built EVs , we are seeing some of the response from overseas automakers that appear to not be deterred in their plans for global expansion.

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NIO (NIO) eyes buying Volkswagen plant in historic market shake up

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Volkswagen’s plant is at risk of being shut down, and NIO wants to take advantage as the market shifts to EVs. Volkswagen has already canceled plans for a new EV facility and delayed key model launches as it falls further behind Chinese automakers. NIO already sells vehicles in Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark.

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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, engineering simulation software company Ansys commissioned a global survey of 16,037 adults resulting in some insights about consumer attitudes toward vehicle electrification. Among the findings: Less than half of Americans (39%) consider related emissions when they travel.

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EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

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18 September 2024 Read next Tesla and BYD do battle in July’s global EV market 17 September 2024 EU new-car registrations declined sharply in August, marking their biggest drop since April 2022. Recording 643,637 registrations , the EU new-car market shrank by 18.3% The big five markets had contrasting fortunes in this period.

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Countdown to Zero: Ahead of Aussie launch, Chinese premium brand Lynk & Co reveals first EV

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The sleek electric sedan that is a big chance to lead Chinese-Swedish premium Lynk & Co’s Australian launch has been revealed in official teaser photography. The Lynk & Co Zero has now re-merged with fresh styling and is expected to have its global unveil at the company’s Gothenburg headquarters in Sweden next month.

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.