schizoidman

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Lexus seeks to build wholly-owned plant in China, starting with production of UX hybrid and 1 BEV, report says (cnevpost.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/18346586

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Lexus seeks to build wholly-owned plant in China, starting with production of UX hybrid and 1 BEV, report says (cnevpost.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/18346586

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Lexus seeks to build wholly-owned plant in China, starting with production of UX hybrid and 1 BEV, report says (cnevpost.com)
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World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row (www.reuters.com)
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Commentary: China’s cement boom is over. We can all breathe easier (www.channelnewsasia.com)
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World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 21, monitor says (www.reuters.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/11688660

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Dayun Yuehu S5 priced as South Africa's cheapest and newest EV | The Citizen (www.citizen.co.za)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/18314615

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Dayun Yuehu S5 priced as South Africa's cheapest and newest EV | The Citizen (www.citizen.co.za)
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The West must change its EV strategy to compete with China (www.michigandaily.com)
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Assembly of electric cars in Kenya set to commence in two months (www.the-star.co.ke)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/18310150

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Assembly of electric cars in Kenya set to commence in two months (www.the-star.co.ke)
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Windrose plans truck assembly in U.S. in rare move by Chinese EV firm (www.reuters.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/18305715

Zelensky wants China at Ukraine peace talks, cites ‘influence on Russia’ | CNN in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

to the point where Russia was worried about Chinese influence in Ukraine

Is there a source on that?

US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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.

First sodium-ion battery storage station at grid level opens with cells that can be charged in 12 minutes in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If I'm not mistaken, those portable power stations with AC inverters consume power even when not in use. You probably should use the DC output wherever possible.

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's false. The same car is sold in Mexico & Brazil and probably other countries as well

https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/01/byd-dolphin-mini-rolling-in-mexico-cheapest-electric-car-by-far/

Another Chinese auto giant completes solid-state battery development in c/[email protected]
Tariffs on China aren't the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] -3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

then raise prices when their competition is gone

It didn't occur in industries where China holds a strong presence, such as solar and other renewable energy equipment, or in lower-tech products available on platforms like AliExpress, Amazon, and eBay. So, why would it be different for electric vehicles (EVs)? Currently, the primary foreign competitor for EVs in China is Tesla, and prices for EVs are decreasing rapidly.

BYD electric vehicles are sold at a significantly higher profit margin in Europe compared to China.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eu-unwinnable-price-war-chinese-104847336.html

Tariffs on China aren't the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

BYD cars are sold for much more profit in Europe than in China

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eu-unwinnable-price-war-chinese-104847336.html

U.S. to Announce New Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicle - Considering rates of 100% in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] -2 points 5 months ago

Do provide a source that shows Chinese cars are made with child labour.

Banana Pi BPI-F3: Single-board computer and RISV-V alternative to the Raspberry Pi now available in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

AliExpress?

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review - A powerful all-rounder with Galaxy S design for under $300 in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Considering gsmarena claimed the a54 as choppiest, laggiest phone we've reviewed long-term in a long time, I pass on any phones with the Exynos 1380

Lithium-free sodium batteries exit the lab and enter US production in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 44 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Sodium batteries are already in electric cars many months ago

https://www.engadget.com/the-first-ev-with-a-lithium-free-sodium-battery-hits-the-road-in-january-214828536.html

Also you could buy individual cells on AliExpress

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6zcI1GrkK4

Americans Are Open To Cheap Chinese Cars. That’s 'Scary' For The Rest Of The Auto Industry in c/[email protected]
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