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Volvo Cars reported a 13% increase in global sales for May 2024, reaching 68,034 units. Reuters reports that the growth was primarily driven by a 27% surge in Europe and the strong performance of the fully electric EX30 model. However, sales in the United States and China experienced slight declines of 5% and 1%, respectively.…
EV Maker Set to Rival Tesla’s Production Capacity In a significant development for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Chinese EV maker Nio has secured approval to construct a third factory in China. This new facility, known as F3, will boost Nio’s total approved production capacity to an impressive 1 million cars annually, putting it nearly…
The European Commission is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) from July 4, according to EU officials. This move comes as a result of an investigation into subsidies in China’s EV industry, which has strained the already tense China-EU relationship, reports SCMP. During a meeting with the EU’s department of trade…
In a groundbreaking move, Volvo Cars is set to introduce the world’s first electric vehicle (EV) battery passport for its flagship EX90 SUV, which is about to enter production. The Swedish automaker, owned by China’s Geely, developed the passport in collaboration with UK startup Circulor, utilizing blockchain technology to map supply chains, reports Reuters. Pioneering…
Increased Competition, Lower Costs, and Tax Credits Drive Down Prices Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more accessible to a wider range of consumers as prices fall due to increased competition, lower raw material costs, and more efficient manufacturing. Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for new EVs, combined with state incentives, are pushing prices…
US and EU Throw Up Roadblocks, but Automakers Grow Closer to China The US and Europe are erecting barriers to keep Chinese cars out of their markets, but at the corporate level, automakers are growing ever closer to China. President Biden’s quadrupling of tariffs on Chinese EV imports and the EU’s probe into Chinese EV…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market continues to thrive, with manufacturers reporting strong sales growth in May, despite a general decline in consumer spending. This growth is driven by price cuts and new model launches, leading companies like BYD, Nio, and Seres Group to see significant sales increases, reports Bloomberg. Surge in Sales Leading EV manufacturers…
Tesla is sending executive Tom Zhu back to China amid slumping sales and increased competition in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. Zhu, who was promoted to senior vice president of automotive in April 2023, previously led Tesla’s entry into China and oversaw the company’s Asia Pacific operations, Bloomberg reports. Zhu’s Role and Promotion Tom…
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