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New Rule Requires 65 MPG by 2031 The Biden administration announced new vehicle fuel mileage standards on Friday, aiming to transform the American auto market towards electric vehicles (E.V.s). By 2031, automakers must achieve an average of 65 miles per gallon across all models, reports The NY Times. Pushing for Electric Vehicles This new regulation,…
General Motors (GM) has announced ambitious plans for its next-generation Chevy Bolt, positioning it to become the most affordable electric vehicle (EV) in the US market. This move marks GM’s ongoing commitment to the EV revolution, despite some setbacks and evolving timelines. GM’s Electric Evolution GM’s journey in the electric vehicle landscape started with the…
The Electric Vehicle Revolution China has rapidly emerged as a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Chinese automakers are not only dominating their home market but also expanding exports worldwide. BYD, a Shenzhen-based conglomerate, has overtaken Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV maker. China’s government has heavily supported the EV sector through subsidies,…
Dirk Messner Calls for Fair, Science-Based Trade Rules In a speech at the German embassy in Beijing, Dirk Messner, president of Germany’s Environment Agency, emphasized the need for stronger multilateral ties to fight climate change amidst the current geopolitical challenges and erosion of trust in the international order. Speaking to the South China Morning Post,…
Chinese automakers target emerging markets as US and EU raise barriers In a strategic shift, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are focusing on emerging markets as the US and Europe impose tariffs and restrictions on Chinese imports. This move could lead to Chinese dominance in the world’s most important developing economies, including Southeast Asia, Latin…
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…
High Prices and Lack of Charging Stations Remain Major Obstacles A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago reveals that many Americans are still reluctant to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), despite President Joe Biden’s efforts to dramatically increase EV sales. The…
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