China × Cleantech — April 2020
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Tesla’s Shanghai Model 3 Jumps Instantly To China’s #1 Electric Vehicle By Production Volume
The Tesla Shanghai Model 3 jumped straight to the #1 spot in China’s battery electric vehicle production charts in January, according to figures released by MIIT. The 2,625 units put the Model 3 some 12.5% ahead of any rivals.
Tesla Secures Manufacturing License For Gigafactory 3 — Let’s Roll!
Tesla has been able to get its manufacturing license for Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China. With Tesla already demonstrating Chinese produced Model 3s to the Chinese press, this step is seen as the last official hurdle before Tesla officially begins production and starts the process of ramping up consumer cars “Made in China.”
Tesla Model 3 Buyers In China Can Rejoice Thanks To Sales Tax Exemption
China has announced that all Tesla automobiles will be exempt from the usual 10% new car purchase tax that applies to most other vehicles. Tesla’s warm embrace of China is paying dividends.
China × Cleantech — February 2019
Welcome to the next issue of China × Cleantech, February 2019 edition. A new year has come and the news keeps flowing. For our full China × Cleantech history, stroll over to the “Future Trends” section of our website.
China: 12% Electric Cars By 2020 … Or Else
Last week, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met privately with German chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss China’s proposal to require all manufacturers to sell more so-called new energy vehicles. After the meeting, Merkel thought she had an agreement that would allow German companies that manufacture cars in China a little breathing room before complying with the new rules.
