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Toyota’s Hydrogen Trucks Are Coming For Diesel And They Are Not Slowing Down

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market in 2027 or later. It will form a key part of Toyota’s larger plan to decarbonize its supply chain and further integrate hydrogen into its logistics operations. This new powertrain can also go without a major service for 600,000 miles or 1 million km.

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Dolphin And Atto 3 To Be BYD’s First European-Built EVs

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The company is developing a supply chain in Europe, including local battery assembly. Securing its place in the European market won’t be easy for BYD. BYD initially planned for the Seagull to debut as its first European-built electric car. A new model, likely the Yuan Up, will slot between the Dolphin and Atto 3.

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Leaked BYD Email Pressures Suppliers To Slash Costs For 2025 EV Price Wars

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He Zhiqi stated in the message, “In order to enhance the competitiveness of BYD passenger cars, we need the entire supply chain to work together and continue to reduce costs.” Electric vehicle price wars in China show no signs of slowing down, and the stakes are rising fast.

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Malaysia Full Year 2023: All time record market for 2nd year in a row, Perodua Bezza best-seller

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market share vs. 3.1% of the market. The next three carmakers all trail the market, with Toyota (+6.2%) weak at #3 ahead of Honda (-0.3%) and Mitsubishi (-9.6%). According to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), new vehicle sales in Malaysia are up 10.9% Among these, there are 10,159 BEV and 28,055 hybrid vehicles.

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BYD Shark 6: First utes leave for Australia

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But from a supply chain [perspective], we have a very strong supply chain, but certainly at this point where we’re chasing to catch up with the demand. It’s a tough market out there, right there’s a lot that we need to get right, Smitherman said.

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Electric vehicles will need 'battery passports' to enter EU from 2027

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Battery passports are intended to shine light on supply chains and the pre-production process Digital document will detail provenance, state of health, and more Battery passports will be mandatory for electric vehicles sold in the European Union from February 2027 to provide greater visibility of what has gone into them and where it has come from.

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Tesla Delays Cheaper Smaller Model Y, Plans Stripped-Down Model 3

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Overseas, growing competition, particularly within China (Tesla’s second-largest market), is also cited as a concern, as is the company’s ageing lineup. Additionally, plans are underway to introduce a stripped-down Model 3 to the market as well. Government.