My assumption is that if Chinese EVs manufactured in Mexico prove to be superior to domestic alternatives, it could undermine the narrative of Chinese EVs being better due to factors like cheap labor etc.
The car [christened the Seagull], launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S.-made electric vehicles that cost three times as much....
Mercedes stopped work on the 'MB.EA-Large' EV technology platform (www.electrive.com)
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With America Off-Limits, China EV Makers Aim to Conquer Rest of World (www.wsj.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/15695089...
How China Rose to Lead the World in Cars and Solar Panels (www.nytimes.com)
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NIO undercuts Tesla Model Y with new $30,000 L60 EV, kicking off cheaper Onvo brand (electrek.co)
Biden Is Trying to Buy EVs Time With New Tariffs on China. It Might Not Work (www.wired.com)
Europe eyes car chips as next battleground with China (www.politico.eu)
Chabahar Port: US says sanctions possible after India-Iran port deal (www.bbc.com)
EV startup Canoo posts larger-than-expected loss in first quarter (www.reuters.com)
Germany, Sweden lukewarm on tariffs on Chinese electric cars (business.inquirer.net)
Xiaomi becomes 8th largest EV upstart in China after successful SU7 launch (www.reuters.com)
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US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico (apnews.com)
The China-linked EV battery mega factory dividing a US township (www.theguardian.com)
Stellantis Launches China’s Leapmotor In Europe With Micro EV And Tesla Model Y Rival (www.carscoops.com)
Polestar is launching a new cheaper Polestar 3 soon: Here's what we know so far (electrek.co)
Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival (electrek.co)
Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds (thedriven.io)
Chinese EVs “could end up being an extinction-level event for the U.S. auto sector.” (apnews.com)
The car [christened the Seagull], launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S.-made electric vehicles that cost three times as much....