DAILY: Xiaomi Opens In Munich, China Restricts Exports and BYD’s UK Expansion | 30 Sep 2025
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Xiaomi has launched its first EV research and development center in Munich, aiming to enhance its presence in the European market by 2027. Meanwhile, China is tightening export controls on EVs to ensure quality and after-sales support, reflecting concerns over low-cost competition. BYD continues to expand in the UK, opening its 100th dealership and preparing for new charging technologies. The episode also covers advancements in sodium-ion battery technology, California's end of EV carpool lane exemptions, and new regulations for e-bikes in New York City.
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XIAOMI OPENS EV EUROPE R&D AND DESIGN CENTER IN MUNICH http://bit.ly/4nW4TZ9
CHINA TO REQUIRE EV EXPORT LICENSES http://bit.ly/4pJcaO1
BYD REACHES 100 UK DEALERSHIPS http://bit.ly/4gKcQhQ
BYD ADDS EIGHTH CAR CARRIER SHIP http://bit.ly/42eMmiz
SODIUM-ION BATTERIES REACH MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY PARITY WITH LFP http://bit.ly/42ENnkj
EVE ENERGY HUNGARY PLANT REACHES CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE http://bit.ly/4nVCylO
CALIFORNIA ENDS EV CARPOOL LANE EXEMPTION https://bit.ly/4nWgk3c
FISKER OWNERS FORM NONPROFIT TO MAINTAIN EVS http://bit.ly/46tYizr
VAN DRIVERS SUPPORT MOVE TO ELECTRIC VANS http://bit.ly/4h7EKVr
FRANCE'S EV 'ECO BONUS' PROGRAM SEES CONFUSION OVER VEHICLE LIST http://bit.ly/489DBu0
PM E-DRIVE PUBLIC CHARGING GUIDELINES http://bit.ly/3InwK5L
TESLA TESTS FSD V14 ON SWEDISH ROADS http://bit.ly/46tHmJr
NYC SETS 15 MPH LIMIT FOR E-BIKES http://bit.ly/4nMhsa9
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