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The European Union has taken a stand against Chinese electric vehicle imports, voting to impose tariffs of up to 35% on battery cars from China. This move comes as the EU tries to protect its auto industry from what it sees as unfair competition. A Narrow Victory for Tariffs Despite opposition from major players like…
Siemens is carving out its electric vehicle (EV) charging business, aiming to charge up growth in this booming sector. The German industrial giant announced on Monday that it plans to separate its Siemens eMobility unit, combining it with recently acquired DC fast-charging specialist Heliox under a new legal structure. Riding the EV Wave The EV…
Lucid, the electric vehicle startup that’s made waves with its Air sedan, is gearing up for a major expansion. According to a recent MotorTrend report, the company’s ambitious plans include launching the Lucid Gravity SUV and developing a new midsize platform. This move signals Lucid’s intent to boost sales and achieve the scale necessary to…
Volkswagen is making big moves to get its Wolfsburg plant ready for electric vehicle (EV) production. The company has appointed Uwe Schwartz, who successfully converted the Emden plant to EV-only production, as the new manager of the Wolfsburg facility. This change comes amidst a challenging market and increased competition from Chinese automakers, according to Autmotive…
Nio, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has dismissed rumors that it plans to acquire the Audi Brussels car plant. The company’s CEO, William Li, emphasized Nio’s cautious approach to investing in fixed assets, except for battery swap stations. This news comes after widespread speculation sparked by a report from Belgian media outlet De Tijd.…
BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) maker, is making a bold move into Europe, with its first assembly plant set to open in Hungary. This strategic decision comes as the European Union considers raising tariffs on EVs imported from China, making local production a smart and necessary play, reports The New York Times. Racing Against…
The European car industry is in a bind as sales of electric vehicles (EVs) dropped by a staggering 44% in August compared to last year. This decline has sparked calls from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) to relax EU emissions targets, warning of “multi-billion-euro fines” if the shift to electric production isn’t quick enough,…
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).…
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