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New car sales in the European Union took a nosedive in August, dropping by 18.3% to their lowest levels in three years. The decline was particularly steep for electric vehicles (EVs), with sales plunging by 43.9%. This marks the fourth consecutive month of falling EV sales, as reported by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).…
Stellantis, the automotive giant born from the merger of FCA and PSA, is grappling with some serious challenges in the European market. Regulators are pushing for more electric vehicle (EV) sales, but governments are cutting back on incentives, making it tough for automakers to meet emission targets without facing hefty fines. This situation is putting…
Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has criticized the EU’s ban on the sale of new fossil fuel-powered car engines after 2035, calling it a “self-destructive” policy. In her address to the Italian industrial association Confindustria, Meloni argued that the “forced conversion” to electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant job losses and the dismantling of…
Dodge has officially opened orders for the 2024 Charger Daytona R/T and Scat Pack, marking the brand’s first venture into fully electric vehicles. Expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of this year, these two-door muscle cars are reportedly priced at $59,595 for the R/T and $73,190 for the Scat Pack, excluding a…
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…
Stellantis just dropped some big news: the electric Ram 1500 REV and the 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger are hitting the roads, and they’re being built right in Sterling Heights. This is a huge step for the company’s multienergy strategy, which includes gas, electric, and hybrid options. The announcement came straight from Stellantis, and it’s got…
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…
Mercedes-Benz and U.S. battery startup Factorial are collaborating on a solid-state battery that aims to significantly boost electric vehicle (EV) range by the end of the decade. This new battery, named Solstice, is expected to extend EV range by about 80% compared to today’s average, with an energy density of 450 Watt-hours per kilogram, reports…
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