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Ponte Motriz tracks the expansion of Chinese automakers in Brazil, with context on brands, launches, local production, technology, market dynamics, dealer networks and regulation.

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SUV azul em linha de montagem automatizada, com bandeira do Brasil, mapas da China e do Brasil e comparação visual da modernização da fábrica.
Production in Brazil17/09/20266 min read

Geely EX5 EM-i made in Brazil: what changed at the factory and why it is the first Geely produced in the Americas

EX5 EM-i production started on September 15 in Paraná after the plant was modernized for the GEA architecture. See how the factory, Renault partnership and localization strategy fi...

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Três carros comparados lado a lado com rótulos MHEV, HEV e PHEV, componentes de motor e bateria destacados e cabo de recarga conectado ao híbrido plug-in.
Technology & Electrification23/09/20266 min read

Mild, full or plug-in hybrid: what each system drives and when it uses a plug

MHEVs, HEVs and PHEVs use electrification differently. See what drives the wheels, how the battery is charged and when external charging is part of the experience.

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SUV azul em linha de montagem automatizada, com bandeira do Brasil, mapas da China e do Brasil e comparação visual da modernização da fábrica.
Production in Brazil17/09/20266 min read

Geely EX5 EM-i made in Brazil: what changed at the factory and why it is the first Geely produced in the Americas

EX5 EM-i production started on September 15 in Paraná after the plant was modernized for the GEA architecture. See how the factory, Renault partnership and localization strategy fi...

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SUV azul em linha de montagem automatizada, com bandeira do Brasil, mapas da China e do Brasil e comparação visual da modernização da fábrica.
Production in Brazil17/09/20266 min read

Geely EX5 EM-i made in Brazil: what changed at the factory and why it is the first Geely produced in the Americas

EX5 EM-i production started on September 15 in Paraná after the plant was modernized for the GEA architecture. See how the factory, Renault partnership and localization strategy fi...

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Três carros comparados lado a lado com rótulos MHEV, HEV e PHEV, componentes de motor e bateria destacados e cabo de recarga conectado ao híbrido plug-in.
Technology & Electrification23/09/20266 min read

Mild, full or plug-in hybrid: what each system drives and when it uses a plug

MHEVs, HEVs and PHEVs use electrification differently. See what drives the wheels, how the battery is charged and when external charging is part of the experience.

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About Ponte Motriz

Ponte Motriz is a blog about the new automotive relationship between China and Brazil. It covers BYD, GWM, Geely, Chery and emerging brands, as well as launches, local production, electrification, sales, after-sales and regulation, with a focus on explaining what each move changes for the Brazilian market.

Responsible: Redação de Mobilidade China-Brasil