Articles tagged "Misc"

The European Union's recent decision to impose tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles imported from China has caused concern to certain car makers feom the block. While intended to protect European manufacturers, this move may also backfire if...

The EU is expected to cast a final vote on October 4 on imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs. After months of supposed negotiations and back-and-forth with the Chinese authorities, that also lead to a reduction in the amounts, the expectations are that...

If your car only has wired Android Auto, there are a few solutions around that will turn it into a wireless connection, and the new AAWireless Two dongle seems like it's among the best out there. It will be released on October 20, and it's the...

The automotive industry is in the midst of a shift towards electric vehicles, and the European Union has been, at least for a while, a key driver of this change with its ambitious plan to ban the sale of new combustion engine cars starting in 2035....

Remember when EVs were promised to eventually become as cheap as ICE cars? Well, something funny happened along the way to that goal. Actually, two things. First, ICE cars got more and more expensive (which is exactly the opposite of said promise),...

The United States Department of Commerce is stirring the pot with a proposal that could seriously shake up the automotive landscape: a potential ban on Chinese software and hardware in vehicles sold within the US. The proposal, citing national...

In May, the Biden administration announced it would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, effectively quadrupling the previous rate. The new tariff will go into effect on September 27. It's not just EVs. Tariffs on Chinese solar cells are going up...

A Chinese company called Penghui Energy in Guangzhou has announced its first solid-state battery and it may beat established players to the market. Its solution has an energy density of 280 Wh/kg, which isn't particularly impressive given that the...

Samsung has announced a partnership with US chip giant Qualcomm Technologies. The collaboration will focus on producing advanced chips for a range of automotive applications, particularly for the in-vehicle infotainment and driver-assistance...

In a move that will significantly impact the electric vehicle market in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that the country will impose a hefty 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs. Canada follows similar measures taken by the US...

The electric vehicle revolution is gaining momentum, with sales surging in most regions worldwide. While many skeptics may cling to the notion that the internal combustion engine still holds a dominant position, the future of transportation lies...

Modern cars gain more and more passenger safety features, moving past crash survivability, and attempting to prevent accidents from occurring at all. However our experience with car reviews tells us that they are also getting increasingly more...

China's automotive market witnessed a remarkable milestone in July 2024. For the first time, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids combined to outsell their gasoline-powered counterparts. This momentous occasion clearly shows the rapid pace of EV...

Forge Battery just announced that it started shipping its 21700 cylindrical Li-Ion battery cells with an impressive 300 Wh/kg energy density. The new battery is now being distributed to potential partners and current ones too. The 21700...

Electric vehicles are transforming the automotive landscape, but lingering questions remain about their performance in extreme weather. A perfectly timed ADAC test put a Tesla Model Y through its paces, simulating a grueling summer traffic jam to...

Back in May, the US Trade Representative's office proposed to quadruple import tariffs on Chinese EVs from 25% to 100% and batteries from 7.5% to 25% in order to protect local manufacturing. The new tariffs should have gone into effect on August 1...

The European Commission has indicated a willingness to potentially lower import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles produced by Volkswagen and BMW. This could significantly impact the European EV market and reshape the dynamics between European...

In an attempt to tackle the growing pains of electric vehicle adoption, Electrify America is piloting a new program at 10 of its Southern California charging stations. The program limits EV charging to 85% battery capacity, a move aimed at reducing...

After announcing the new tariffs on Chinese EV imports in early June, the EU revised the tariffs before making them enter provisional effect today. The tariffs now range from 17.4% to 37.6%, depending on a couple of factors. The new import taxes on...

The European Union has made slight adjustments to its proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles after receiving feedback from impacted companies, offering a minor concession in the ongoing trade dispute. However, the revised tariffs still impose...