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The new cash will power the company’s regional expansion and technology development.

Neuron Mobility raises USD 18.5 million Series A round led by GSR Ventures and Square Peg

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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The two companies have also established a strategic partnership in ride-hailing service, power and energy solutions, and the production and sales of Byton models overseas.

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The industry still has large potential for growth.

China wants 25% of vehicles sold in 2025 to be green, jumping from 2018’s 4%

Yulu has raised USD 8 million from Indian auto manufacturer Bajaj, which will make its electric bikes in India.

E-bike startup Yulu rides pillion on Bajaj to shift supply chain from China to India

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China is looking for alternative measures to boost the EV sector after cutting subsidies.

Shenzhen requires new ride-hailing vehicles to be fully electric, starting in December

The first batch of locally-made models will be delivered in the first quarter of 2020.

Tesla to display its China-made Model 3 in local stores

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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The company will restrict the operations of its e-scooter service GrabWheel and announced fines on users who violate rules.

Grab promises crackdown on e-scooter's users who violate regulations, after deadly collision

Grab promises crackdown on e-scooter&#8217;s users who violate regulations, after deadly collision

Two GrabWheels users have been killed and four people injured in a car accident.

Indonesia's regulators will limit e-scooter operations in Jakarta, as result of fatal collision

Indonesia&#8217;s regulators will limit e-scooter operations in Jakarta, as result of fatal collision

The total auto sales also had a 4% decrease.