President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with top executives from BYD and General Motors (GM), announcing a R$10 billion ($2 billion) investment in Brazil. These talks in Brasilia highlighted Brazil’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market and its role in automotive innovation and eco-friendly development. The meeting started at Alvorada Palace with BYD, marking its […]
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