In South America, Chinese EVs Are Racing Ahead
Inside Climate News • 8/16/2026
Summary
In Córdoba, Argentina, Franco Bornancini, who works at a BYD dealership, received 90 customer questions during an hour-long meeting. The sales floor was described as buzzing with energy. This article is part of a series discussing how Beijing's trillion-dollar development plan is reshaping the globe.
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Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
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