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Trump’s 25 percent tariff could ‘level the playing field’ for Chinese brands insulated from the US market, analyst say. The White House has argued the tariff is necessary to protect …
Trump’s auto tariffs could help China’s carmakers, experts say Read More
Despite the government’s efforts to protect local businesses, geopolitical tensions could derail Mexico’s ambitions to become a major EV manufacturing hub. Mexico’s EV manufacturing sector has grown 30-fold in the …
U.S. tariffs threaten Mexico’s booming EV sector Read More
The ambitious executives at Gotion wanted to join America’s EV gold rush. Then came geopolitics. The ensuing fight fractured the town — and raised new questions about whether America can …
How a Chinese battery factory sparked a political meltdown in a small Michigan town Read More
Last year, electric car registrations in the UK topped those of Germany. The number of UK sales (382,000 vehicles) came from growth of 21.4% on 2023, making the UK the largest …
As EV sales surge, the UK car industry could be about to reach a turning point Read More
Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have officially begun talks to merge by 2026 as Japan’s automakers seek an edge over tough Chinese rivals and Tesla. On Monday, the carmakers said …
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi may merge to compete with Tesla and China’s EV makers Read More
In May 2024, the White House announced a series of new tariffs on Chinese products, including a 100% tax on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), set to take effect later this …
“Nothing like before” — China is out-competing the West on EVs Read More
The German term “Zeitenwende,” which literally translates to “a change of times,” is being used rather frequently in German politics at the moment. Coined by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to address the new foreign and …
How the VW crisis is a failure of Germany’s car policy Read More
LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley has lowered its expectations for cutting emissions from its corporate lending portfolio as the world is moving too slowly to a greener economy, …
Morgan Stanley lowers climate target, warns on sluggish transition Read More
The European Union has imposed extra duties of up to 37.6 percent on imports of electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, the bloc announced, despite Beijing’s warnings the move would …
EU imposes tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the world’s wildest action in financial markets is roiling around the Japanese yen. The value of Japan’s currency has tumbled so much that for …
Indians who pre-ordered Teslas in 2016 are giving up and chasing refunds Read More