EV producers drive into US market | The Star

CHINA’S electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are finding a foothold in the United States’ autonomous-driving market as suppliers of purpose-built vehicle platforms, even as steep tariffs and security restrictions keep Chinese-branded EVs out of US showrooms.

Since 2024, Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer Zeekr has shipped more than 3,200 minivan-like CM1e vehicle platforms — including over 2,600 this year — to the United States, where Waymo is its only known partner, business magazine Forbes reported, citing data compiled by US research firm ImportGenius.

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