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BYD’s Other New Factory — In Uzbekistan

CleanTechnica EVs

continued] The post BYD’s Other New Factory — In Uzbekistan appeared first on CleanTechnica. BYD is constantly in the news now, thanks to its fast rise in EV sales, almost continual rollout of new models, and expansion into more and more countries around the world.

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. The Alpheon eAssist offer fuel economy of 14.1 liter spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine (max. N·m electric motor generator. Earlier post.).

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Can a New Power Link Boost the EU’s Energy Independence?

Cars That Think

Azerbaijan built its economy on its abundant fossil fuels. Uzbekistan has built solar and wind plants totaling 3.5 Oil and gas are the cornerstone of our economy. GW and is developing 24 GW more, with plans to export much of it to Europe. The level of the Caspian is falling. The rivers have less water, says Huseynov.

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

The Truth About Cars

& "The major players in the global economy, Europe, the U.S. With the global situation looking increasingly hectic and economies in varying degrees of disarray, there are a lot of questions about the future landscape of business. Often presented as a trade organization, it’s effectively a stop gap for U.S. influence.&

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Sales in emerging markets are increasing, led by Southeast Asia and Brazil, India and Thailand Electric car sales continued to increase in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) outside China in 2023, but they remained low overall.

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China’s EV brands are coming to bury US automakers—or are they? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Chinese OEMs are now producing good-quality vehicles, and thanks to cheap labor, government subsidies and economies of scale, they’re able to offer these at prices no Western automaker can hope to match. It’s building factories in Brazil, Thailand, Hungary and Uzbekistan, and will soon break ground on a plant in Mexico.