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Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids jumped 20% year-over-year in August, according to a report from market research firm Rho Mot, according to Reuters. This growth was largely fueled by China’s booming EV market, which saw a staggering 42% increase in sales. China’s EV Market Dominance China’s EV sales hit a record…
Ford CEO’s China Trip Sparks Major EV Strategy Shift Jim Farley, Ford’s chief exec, is sounding the alarm after a recent China visit left him shaken by the country’s EV prowess. The Wall Street Journal reports that this wake-up call is driving significant changes in Ford’s approach to electric vehicles. The China Shock During his…
The Biden administration has just announced a major move in the trade war with China, slapping a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) among other goods. This decision, set to take effect on September 27, is part of a broader strategy to protect strategic domestic industries from China’s state-driven excess production capacity, reports Reuters.…
China’s pushing its carmakers to keep their advanced electric vehicle (EV) tech at home, even as these companies expand globally. The government’s encouraging automakers to export partially assembled vehicles, or “knock-down kits,” to avoid tariffs and protect their tech. This news, first reported by Bloomberg, comes as Chinese EV makers like BYD and Chery Automobile…
BMW’s recent announcement about cutting its profit margin forecast due to sluggish demand in China is just the tip of the iceberg. According to analysts, electric vehicles (EVs) are shaking up auto sales in the world’s biggest market, leaving foreign car manufacturers struggling to keep up, reports VOA News. The Rise of Chinese EVs In…
Sales of Chinese brands are up nearly 22% with Chinese companies overwhelmingly dominating sales of the EV market. Overcapacity in China’s auto manufacturing has become a major point of tension between the country and other big economies. The complaint from the west is that Beijing’s industrial policy has unfairly advantaged Chinese companies, leading to fears…
The European Union is set to lower its proposed tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, following consultations with affected companies. This development comes as part of an ongoing trade dispute between the EU and China over EV subsidies and market competition, reports the SCMP. Key Points Background The European Commission launched an investigation…
In a bold move to expand their global footprint, nearly 900 Chinese auto suppliers and a handful of EV makers are showcasing their products at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt. This event, which typically focuses on suppliers, has added a special “EV Expo” to highlight Chinese-made electric vehicles. The initiative comes as the Chinese…
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