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China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
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BYD’s EV Empire Expands: Workforce Tops 900,000

China’s electric vehicle giant BYD is on a hiring spree, pushing its workforce past the 900,000 mark. This massive expansion, reported by Reuters, underscores the company’s ambitious growth plans and the booming EV market in China. Workforce Explosion BYD’s hiring frenzy is nothing short of staggering. As of September 13, 2024, their total headcount hit…

BYD Crusade Against Online Defamation
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China Tightens Grip on EV Tech, Pushes for Local Assembly

China’s pushing its carmakers to keep their advanced electric vehicle (EV) tech at home, even as these companies expand globally. The government’s encouraging automakers to export partially assembled vehicles, or “knock-down kits,” to avoid tariffs and protect their tech. This news, first reported by Bloomberg, comes as Chinese EV makers like BYD and Chery Automobile…

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Chinese EV Boom Puts Foreign Automakers in a Tight Spot

BMW’s recent announcement about cutting its profit margin forecast due to sluggish demand in China is just the tip of the iceberg. According to analysts, electric vehicles (EVs) are shaking up auto sales in the world’s biggest market, leaving foreign car manufacturers struggling to keep up, reports VOA News. The Rise of Chinese EVs In…

Chinese EV Makers Brace for EU Tariffs Amid Tense Bilateral Relations
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Chinese EV Exports Surge, Sparking Global Tension

Sales of Chinese brands are up nearly 22% with Chinese companies overwhelmingly dominating sales of the EV market. Overcapacity in China’s auto manufacturing has become a major point of tension between the country and other big economies. The complaint from the west is that Beijing’s industrial policy has unfairly advantaged Chinese companies, leading to fears…

Chinese EV Makers and Suppliers Make a Splash at Frankfurt Trade Fair
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Chinese EV Makers and Suppliers Make a Splash at Frankfurt Trade Fair

In a bold move to expand their global footprint, nearly 900 Chinese auto suppliers and a handful of EV makers are showcasing their products at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt. This event, which typically focuses on suppliers, has added a special “EV Expo” to highlight Chinese-made electric vehicles. The initiative comes as the Chinese…

Nio's New Luxury Powerhouse: The ET9 Executive Sedan Unveiled
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Nio’s Game-Changer: 150 kWh Battery Swap Tech Pushes EV Range to New Heights

In a groundbreaking move, Chinese EV startup Nio has set a new milestone in the battery-swap arena. The company claims that its owners can now avoid long, boring charging stops by simply replacing their dead EV battery with a fresh one at any of Nio’s many available “Power Swap” locations. This innovation is particularly significant…

Tesla Misses Q1 2025 Earnings, Investors Await Musk’s Strategic Update - Tesla Ramps Up Cybertruck Production at Giga Texas
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Tesla’s Slipping Grip on China’s EV Market

Tesla is facing tough competition in China as local and international rivals flood the market with more advanced electric vehicle (EV) models. The US company’s share of Chinese EV sales has dropped to 6.5% in the first seven months of the year from almost 9% a year earlier, according to data from Shanghai consultancy Automobility.…

Electric School Buses: The Future of Clean Transportation for Kids
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Electric School Buses: The Future of Clean Transportation for Kids

Electric school buses are hitting the roads, transforming the way kids get to school. These buses aren’t just cleaner; they’re also quieter and can even power local grids. The first all-electric school bus fleet started operating in Oakland, California, last week, marking a significant milestone in the transition to cleaner transportation, reports Vox. A Breath…

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