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BYD construction site in Brazil shut over ‘slavery-like’ conditions
More than 160 Chinese nationals were found living in ‘degrading’ conditions and working excessive hours
Former Tesla China factory chief joins Envision Energy as senior executive
Former head of Tesla’s China factory Song Gang joins Chinese renewable energy firm Envision Energy. Tuesday, Envision confirmed Song's appointment, saying Song had assumed the role of Senior Vice President for Integrated Supply Chain and head of the Delivery Division.
Brazil Shuts BYD Factory Site Over ‘Slavery-Like Conditions’
Workers at the site, which was to be BYD's first EV factory outside of Asia, faced forced labour, long working hours, and sleep deprivation caused by inadequate housing conditions
Tesla Megafactory in Shanghai nears completion after 7 months of construction
Tesla's energy storage factory in Shanghai is expected to complete construction by the end of this year, with production set to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
CATL launches new Bedrock skateboard chassis – Avatr will be first...
CATL launches its new Bedrock skateboard chassis and Avatr is announced as the first user. A new model should launch in 2025.
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BYD runs into trouble in Brazil, workers in factory site found...
Beds without mattresses, one toilet for every 31 workers and more such violations were reportedly found.
Brazilian Authorities Rescue 163 Workers from ‘Slavery-Like’ Conditions at BYD Factory
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 workers from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory construction site in Bahia. The workers, employed by Jinjiang Group, faced degrading conditions such as inadequate lodging and withheld wages. The site has been shut down until compliance is ensured, amid ongoing investigations.
Nio aims to be among Top-10 biggest car companies by 2035...
Nio aims to be among the Top-10 biggest automakers by the end of 2035, the company’s CEO William Li said.
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Workers Found In ‘Slave’ Conditions at BYD Construction Site In Brazil
In Brazil, "slavery-like conditions" include forced labour, but also cover debt bondage, degrading work conditions, long hours that pose a risk to workers' health and any work that violates human dignity.
Tesla’s former China factory head joins renewable energy firm Envision
The former head of Tesla's China factory has joined Envision Energy this week, the Chinese energy firm said on Tuesday.
Song Gang has taken on the role of senior vice president for...
