Articles tagged "Misc"

After President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, Justin Trudeau's Canada promised to retaliate. It's doing so with 25% additional tariffs on US-made goods. The tariff package is estimated to impact $155 billion...

Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz and president of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), has urged the European Union to reconsider the fines imposed on automakers who fail to meet the new CO2 emissions standards. Källenius...

Chinese investors are expressing interest in buying German car factories as the local makers scramble to improve profitability amidst the shift towards green technologies. Volkswagen, a leading German automaker, is exploring options for its Dresden...

The Biden administration has been talking about banning Chinese EVs and certain technologies for quite some time, citing security risks, and now the legislation is much closer to reality. The Department of Commerce has just finalized the rule, which...

The EV market continues to grow, with 2024 seeing a record 8.1% of new car purchases in the US being all-electric. That's 1.3 million EVs sold, or 7.3% more than the previous year. While Tesla remains the dominant player, other automakers are slowly...

The electric vehicle market went through remarkable growth in 2024, with global sales figures proving naysayers wrong. 2024 was a year filled with misleading claims from political figures, media outlets, and even industry players. And yet, the EV...

The US Department of Defense decided to add two major Chinese companies, Tencent and CATL, to its list of "Chinese military companies." This designation is not an outright ban, but it will create significant hurdles for these companies in the US...

Contrary to what some media are reporting, the EV market in the United States is experiencing a period of remarkable growth, with sales and charging infrastructure expanding rapidly. According to the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation,...

We are witnessing the fastest transformation of the auto industry in decades, with technology playing a central role in shaping the future of mobility. LG Electronics, a company mostly known for its innovative consumer electronics, has emerged as an...

Despite a year of fluctuating fortunes for the EV market in 2024, the future looks bright for electric vehicles. Analysts at S&P Global Mobility predict a significant surge in EV sales for 2025, and the automotive industry is buzzing with...

The busy metropolis of Beijing is on its way to becoming a global leader in autonomous driving technology. New regulations passed today pave the way for the introduction of driverless public buses and taxis - a significant step toward the future of...

The world is watching as self-driving cars move from science fiction to reality. One of the leading companies in this space, Waymo, has just released data that addresses a key concern for many: safety. A study conducted in partnership with...

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, is taking its self-driving technology to the global stage with a planned launch in Tokyo in early 2025. This is Waymo's first attempt at expanding its business outside the United States. The initial...

The third quarter of 2024 sales results reveal a fascinating dynamic in the US electric vehicle market. The overall market share of EVs went down from 7.4% to 7%, despite Americans buying more EVs than in the previous quarter. There was a bit of a ...

The electric vehicle revolution slows down from time to time, but there's no doubt it is gaining momentum. Unfortunately, the charging experience can sometimes feel like a relic of the past. Fumbling with apps, trying to work out confusing payment...

China's electric vehicle market impressive growth shows no signs of slowing down. It captured an impressive 76% of the global market share in October. And all that despite trade tensions and tariffs imposed by Western countries, proving that Chinese...

With a new President at the helm, the US is heading for interesting times. President-Elect has set his heart on canceling as many policies set by his predecessor, and the federal $7,500 tax credit landed right in his crosshair. According to...

The European Union and China find themselves locked in a delicate dance over tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. With the EU set to impose hefty levies, both sides are scrambling to find a solution that satisfies their respective interests....

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...