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Honda, Nissan consider merger as China’s EV dominance looms

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Honda, Nissan consider merger as China's EV dominance looms

Honda and Nissan, two of Japan’s largest automakers, are in talks to merge in a bid to counter challenges from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers. The merger would create one of the world’s largest car groups if it goes ahead, alongside Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford. The emergence of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, such … Read more

Tesla doesn’t need to hit panic button yet in the face of China’s heatwave disruptions

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Tesla doesn't need to hit panic button yet in the face of China's heatwave disruptions

Some parts of China have suffered from record-breaking temperatures in recent weeks, prompting local governments to end industrial use of electricity, including those from battery factories. When the news reaches the West, it generates alarmist headlines like “China’s heat wave shuts down Tesla’s suppliers” that probably rattled investors (because Tesla is all we care about, … Read more