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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…
Chancellor Confident in Germany’s Auto Industry Despite Challenges German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised Volkswagen AG’s move to develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs) priced from €20,000 ($21,696) as “very good.” Speaking at the East German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow, Scholz expressed his confidence in Germany’s automotive industry, stating that the country aims to remain…
Canadian lawmakers are facing mounting pressure from auto manufacturers, steel producers, and union officials to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports, reports Bloomberg. The push comes after US President Joe Biden announced substantial tariff hikes on Chinese goods, including a fourfold increase on Chinese electric vehicles. Why the Push for Higher Tariffs? Canadian industries warn…
Ford and GM’s leaders disagree on the future role of hybrid vehicles Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, argues hybrids should be viewed as a viable long-term solution, while GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, considers them a temporary step towards full electrification, according to Reuters. Hybrid Vehicles: The Debate Jim Farley wants the industry to stop seeing hybrids…
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