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Tesla loses halo as ‘top-choice’ EV brand in China, lets BYD catch up in Europe, UBS says
Tesla lost favour with global customers, with 18 per cent of buyers considering it their top pick last year, down from 22 per ...
How 'copycat' phone maker Xiaomi became a force in China's EV market
Xiaomi rapidly became one of the world's biggest phone makers. Then it made an EV that sold fast and outperformed cars made ...
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BYD takes control in another key EV market as its global push heats up
The world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) maker is rapidly expanding overseas. After taking control of vehicle sales in ...
BYD Sealion 7 should make a splash in Ireland’s hottest EV segment
Its Sealion 7 enters one of the toughest segments of the market, up against the bestselling EV out there at present, the ...
The West is recycling rare earths to escape China's grip — but it's not enough
China is tightening its grip on the global supply of key minerals that are needed in every car, particularly electric vehicle ...
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CATL’s first 100-second swappable EV batteries debut, proving how far ahead China is
The first vehicles with CATL’s new ultra-fast swappable EV batteries are now being delivered in China. CATL’s new “Choco-SEB” ...
EV Discounts in China Reach Record High With Profits Limited to 3 Automakers
Analysts forecast that China’s EV price war will force many smaller players out of the market within the next two years.
Brazil Sues EV Giant BYD Over ‘Slavery’ Conditions at Plant
Brazilian labor prosecutors are suing Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co. and two contractors over allegations of slave ...
China eyes Africa as it shifts EV gears in face of US, EU tariffs
More Chinese EV makers are launching flagship models and setting up manufacturing plants in key African markets.
EV advocates warn of Chinese dominance, political fallout from House GOP bill
Energy and business groups warned that an end to Biden-era tax credits could slow investment in key domestic supply chains ...