Automundo China

China's NEV retail penetration was 52.3 percent in March and 47.67 percent year-to-date.

In our modern, turbocharged, reality we are rushing towards an exotic new future.  A future in which vehicles are powered by new, sustainable sources of energy; where some cars drive themselves or where ‘hybrid vehicles’ merge the merits of multiple modes of transport.  With unprecedented speed we are driving, pedaling and in some cases even flying into a brave new world.

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Output from the Shanghai Gigafactory dropped to 172,754 units in the first three months of the year from 220,876 a year earlier.

Counterpoint highlighted BYD's tech leadership, vertically integrated production model, and the fact that Tesla is facing multiple challenges.

Chinese electric vehicle startups Xiaomi, Xpeng and Leapmotor each reported in March delivery volumes that were roughly double of their startup competitors.

BYD Xi'an, BYD's sixth car carrier, was officially launched on April 2. BYD Shenzhen, which can carry 9,200 cars, will soon make its maiden voyage.

BYD Co. plans to increase its sales network in South Korea, a car market dominated by local brands Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., as it pushes for more deliveries outside of its home stronghold of China.

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