NAGOYA, Japan -- Chinese EV makers are keeping production costs down by integrating multiple components into one part and maximizing in-house production, as well as standardizing parts across multiple vehicle models.
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The body and frame from BYD's Atto 3 EV is shown at an exhibition in Japan's Chubu region on Oct. 7. (Photo by Ryohei Shimizu)
NAGOYA, Japan -- Chinese EV makers are keeping production costs down by integrating multiple components into one part and maximizing in-house production, as well as standardizing parts across multiple vehicle models.