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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, and has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability.

Tesla ploughs ahead in China as stock slides on Coronavirus, oil price plunge

Tesla ploughs ahead with plans to localise parts for Chinese Model 3 production, despite global concern about effects of Coronavirus and tumbling oil prices.

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EV News

Tesla could be planning cobalt-free electric car batteries with CATL

Tesla could be planning to use lithium batteries made without cobalt for its electric cars in China.

Made in China Model 3. Source: Jay in Shanghai/Twitter

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EV News

Tesla to make long range, rear wheel drive Model 3 again, this time in China

Tesla to restart production of previously discontinued Long Range rear wheel drive Model 3 - but this time at Shanghai Gigafactory 3 in China.

model 3 china

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Tesla China already making 1,000 Model 3s a week, secures EV subsidies

Tesla China achieves weekly output of 1,000 Model 3s a week, a month after Gigafactory 4 production starts, and secures electric vehicle incentives.

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Shanghai Gigafactory given thumbs up to start mass production of Model 3

Made in China: Tesla is now able to commence mass production of its top-selling Model 3 electric sedan at its Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai.

Made in China Model 3. Source: Cyfoxcat/Weibo

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Everything we know about “Made in China” Tesla Model 3

First review emerges from China of Made in China Model 3 - here's everything we can tell you.

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