China’s BYD expects sales bump, Xiaomi recalls more than 100,000 SU7s: 7 EV reads


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1. Warren Buffett exits BYD amid China’s cutthroat EV market

Berkshire Hathaway, the investment firm controlled by US billionaire investor Warren Buffett, has liquidated its holdings in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD, closing out a 17-year investment run that generated a more than 30-fold increase for the leading investment conglomerate.

2. Xiaomi recalls nearly 117,000 SU7s after fatal crash in China

Chinese EV manufacturer Xiaomi is recalling more than one-third of its cars owing to flaws in its driver-assistance software, following a fatal accident involving one of its SU7 sedans about six months ago.

3. World’s first methanol dual-fuel car carrier vessel visits Hong Kong

CM Hong Kong, the world’s first methanol-powered car carrier vessel, embarks on its maiden voyage from the city. Photo: Dickson Lee
CM Hong Kong, the world’s first methanol-powered car carrier vessel, embarks on its maiden voyage from the city. Photo: Dickson Lee

The world’s first methanol dual-fuel-powered car carrier vessel has visited Hong Kong on its maiden voyage to Europe, as the city moves towards becoming a green maritime fuel bunkering centre.

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