Etiqueta: Japan
China floods Brazil with cheap EVs triggering backlash

(Reuters) -The world's largest car-carrying ship - with the equivalent of 20 football fields of vehicles - completed its maiden journey late last month to dock in Brazil's Itajai port. BYD, China's top producer of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, is offering Brazilian car shoppers relatively low-priced options in a market where the green-car movement is still in its infancy. BYD has deployed a growing fleet of cargo ships to accelerate its expansion overseas, with Brazil becoming its top target, according to Reuters analysis of shipping data and company statements.
BYD Shenzhen: World’s Largest Car Carrier becomes a Flashpoint on Chinese...

The world's largest car carrier making its maiden voyage is generally cause for celebration. But in the case of Chinese car manufacturer…
Sorry, Tesla — BYD Is Taking Over the Electric Car Game
A recent forecast suggests that BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is poised to dominate the global electric vehicle (EV) market for the next three years. CleanTechnica published the results of a reader survey predicting the top three electric vehicle (EV) brands for 2025, 2026, and 2027. The survey showed overwhelming support for...
BYD’s swift ascent challenges EV rivals in Korean market

BYD is looking to shake up Korea’s electric vehicle sector as the Chinese EV behemoth has become the second-largest EV seller among the 15 auto importers in the
BYD’s EV price war is headed overseas as its cheapest car...

After China warned that BYD’s recent EV price cuts are creating “war panic,” the company is now turning up the...
BYD takes the EV price war overseas after launching its cheapest...

After China warned that BYD’s recent EV price cuts are creating “war panic,” the company is now turning up the...
BYD brings EV price wars to small cars in Europe

EU tariffs may limit discounting but Chinese carmakers will appeal to consumers with advanced technology
‘Gunpowder’ price wars, Japan’s US$7,000 single-seat car: 7 EV reads

From Xiaomi’s electric car unit’s potential profit to fears of an Evergrande-style collapse, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
Exclusive: India’s Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths...

Maruti Suzuki has cut near-term production targets for its maiden electric vehicle e-Vitara by two-thirds because of rare earths shortages, a document showed, in the latest sign of disruption to the auto industry from China's export curbs.
Rare earths are not rare: Chinese move can backfire

China's export controls on rare earth elements, crucial for various industries, have sparked global concern, particularly in the electric vehicle sector. While China dominates rare earth mining and refining, this strategic move to weaponize these resources is incentivizing other nations to develop their own supply chains and explore alternative materials.