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Suzuki Unveils it BEV Kei Car for Release This Autumn

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Suzuki has unveiled the e SKY, its first battery-electric passenger kei car, with a reference driving range of 310 kilometers as the Japanese automaker prepares to enter one of the country’s most competitive small-car segments. Suzuki released preliminary information on Aug. 24 and plans to launch the e SKY in … [continued]

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For Lagging Automakers: Stop Pouring Money Into The Wrong Powertrains

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If you’re a company like Honda, Toyota, GM, Ford, Nissan, or any other volume manufacturer that’s still playing catchup on electrification, the next few years will decide whether you remain a real product company or slowly turn into a dealer network for stronger players. Capital is finite. Engineering talent is … [continued]

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The ICE Meltdown Continues — July’s China EV Sales Report (44% BEV Share)

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Petrol model sales crash 44% in July! High gas prices and a never-ending wave of new BEVs has allowed July to reach record EV market share, with plugins reaching a record 65%! However, while record market share was achieved in the past thanks to strong EV sales, this time, the … [continued]

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Can Legacy Automakers Survive Without Exports?

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It appears that Chinese carmakers are working around the US tariff wall, by targeting other export markets. Southeast Asia and Latin America are importing record numbers of Chinese EVs. Some Chinese carmakers are not just exporting to these markets, but setting up shop. Which leads me to ask the question: … [continued]

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