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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is locked in a heated battle with automotive giant Stellantis, pushing for increased electric vehicle production on Italian soil. This ongoing conflict, reported by POLITICO, highlights the tensions between economic patriotism and the global nature of the automotive industry. The Stellantis Saga Stellantis, formed from the merger of Fiat-Chrysler and…
The European Union’s new tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) have caused a significant slowdown in their influx, according to recent data from Dataforce. The move, aimed at protecting EU automakers from low-cost competition, has resulted in a 45% decrease in new EV registrations from Chinese manufacturers like BYD and SAIC Motor’s MG in July…
The world of electric hypercars has just been jolted by Rimac’s latest creation, the Nevera R. This high-performance variant of the standard all-electric Nevera is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in EV technology. According to information shared by Sawyer Merritt on X, the Nevera R is set to redefine speed and efficiency in the…
According to a recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, researchers are conducting an ongoing study on how commonly used traffic safety devices hold up against electric vehicles (EVs). This comes amid growing discussions about the potential impact of heavier EVs on America’s roads and bridges. The Weight Debate Former President Donald Trump recently claimed…
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday to protest the proposed opening of a major lithium mine. The project, backed by mining giant Rio Tinto, could become one of Europe’s largest sources of lithium – a crucial material for electric vehicle batteries. According to POLITICO, the protest drew around 30,000 people…
China has poured a staggering $230.8 billion into its electric vehicle (EV) industry over the past decade, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). This massive government support, representing nearly 19% of total EV sales from 2009 to 2023, has propelled China to the forefront of the global…
China has strongly criticized the European Union’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese electric vehicles, calling it protectionist behavior and urging the EU to correct its “wrong practices,” reports Reuters. The reaction from China and other stakeholders, including European and Chinese automakers, highlights the opposition to the EU’s move and the…
In a disturbing trend sweeping the nation, thieves are targeting electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, stealing valuable copper cables and leaving EV owners stranded without a charge. As the price of copper soars to record highs on global markets, criminals are cashing in by selling the stolen cables, disabling entire charging stations in the process,…
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