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Electric Vehicles

As China Sales Sag, BYD Gains Global Edge

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In its recent earnings call, the BYD reported that its overseas sales trumped its domestic sales for the first time in its history.

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Autos

General Motors Bears Brunt of New Auto Tariffs

At home in the US, one of Detroit’s Big Three stood out as vulnerable to a potential trade war: General Motors.

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Electric Vehicles

Toyota Invests $500 Million in Air Taxi Startup

Toyota is investing $500 million into Joby Aviation, a California-based startup that wants to make flying taxis.

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Patent Drop

Toyota Carbon-Tracking Patent Could Incentivize EV, Hybrid Buyers

“Any potential cost savings based off a vehicle’s lower-than-average carbon footprint could influence more price-conscious consumers.”

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Industries

America’s Auto Industry Can Learn a Thing or Two from Japan

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US manufacturers might not have the best grasp on what drivers want. The ones who seem to know reside about 6,000 miles away in Japan.

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