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China’s EV Revolution Leaves Poorer Rural Cities Behind
While wealthy cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have led electric car adoption, uptake in other areas shows how hard gasoline cars can be to ditch
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Volkswagen’s EV Struggles: A Tale of Missed Opportunities and Fierce Competition
Volkswagen, once a titan of the auto industry, is now facing a triple threat that’s putting its EV ambitions in jeopardy. According to a recent report from POLITICO, the German carmaker is grappling with challenges from China, a lagging EV transition, and labor concerns. The Fall from Grace Remember when VW’s Herbert Diess and Tesla’s…
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BYD’s EV Empire Expands: Workforce Tops 900,000
China’s electric vehicle giant BYD is on a hiring spree, pushing its workforce past the 900,000 mark. This massive expansion, reported by Reuters, underscores the company’s ambitious growth plans and the booming EV market in China. Workforce Explosion BYD’s hiring frenzy is nothing short of staggering. As of September 13, 2024, their total headcount hit…
Tesla
Italy Revs Up Support for EU’s Chinese EV Tariff Plan
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has voiced support for proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) exports. This stance comes ahead of a meeting with China’s commerce minister in Rome, according to Reuters. Protecting European Competitiveness “We support the duties that the EU Commission proposes, to protect the competitiveness of our companies,” Tajani…
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Global EV Sales Surge 20% in August, Driven by China’s Record Numbers
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
Ford CEO Sounds Alarm on Chinese EV Threat
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…
Semi
Biden Administration Hits Chinese EVs with 100% Tariff Hike
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
China Tightens Grip on EV Tech, Pushes for Local Assembly
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…
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