A sleek, modern car displayed in a showroom with a minimalist design, featuring white walls and shelving, and a large image of the car on display in the background.

Shenzhen, China, becomes electric car capital of the world

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52:46

An electric vehicle at a car show in Shenzhen, China.

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China produces nearly three-quarters of the world’s electric cars, and no city embodies that dominance more than Shenzhen, home to industry giant BYD. Once known as “The World’s Factory,” the city has transformed into a global hub of clean transportation and high-tech innovation. Also, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. And, Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank say their existence is being targeted as the face increasing attacks and violence by extremist Jewish settlers. Plus, Taiwan’s new envoy to Finland stages a heavy metal concert as an attempt at diplomacy.

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A sleek black SUV with a rugged design on display in a modern showroom, featuring prominent wheel arches, a distinctive hood with air vents, and a roof rack. The room has a tiled floor, decorative elements, and wheels mounted on the wall in the background.
How Shenzhen, China, became the electric car capital of the world
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