European Union's electric vehicle (EV) tariffs come into force this week as bloc accuses China of unfair state subsidies for green industries
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Northvolt In Talks For 200m Euros In Short-Term Funding
Swedish EV battery start-up Northvolt in talks for 200m euros in short-term funding as it deals with production setbacks, China competition
Fisker Unable To Migrate EV Data To New Owner’s Server
Firesale buyer files emergency objection, after bankrupt Fisker states it cannot transfer vital EV data to new servers
Battery Maker Northvolt To Replace Plant Boss, Amid Difficulties
Difficulties continue for Northvolt, as head of Europe's first lithium-ion gigafactory steps down with immediate effect
EU States Approve China EV Tariffs In Split Vote
EU member states approve hefty tariffs on China-made EVs in spite of opposition from Hungary and auto-producing Germany
US Proposes Ban On Chinese, Russian Components In Cars
US proposes ban on sale of cars with Russian- or Chinese-made parts, amidst fears of spying or mass-scale disruption
Geely’s Zeekr Slashes Electric SUV Price In Latest Threat To Tesla
Geely premium EV brand Zeekr cuts price ov new 7X SUV by 4 percent as it begins deliveries, in latest threat to Tesla in China
China Delegation Visits Brussels Over EV Tariffs
China sends senior-level trade officials to Brussels over upcoming EU tariffs on electric vehicles amidst soaring trade tensions
Canada Imposes 100 Percent Tariffs On Chinese EVs
Consequence of unfair subsidies? Canada becomes latest Western market to impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicles
Ford Pulls Back On EV Spending
Ford signals a reduction on electric vehicle spending, dropping plans for a EV SUV and postponing launch of EV pickup
Tesla To Receive Lower EU Tariff For Chinese-Made EVs
Imported Tesla electric vehicles from China to receive lower tariff, after European Union halves its planned import duty
Tesla Issues Recall For 1.6 Million Cars In China
Recall of over 1.6 million Tesla EVs in China comes amid problems with the boot (or trunk) latch not locking correctly
Xiaomi Buys $116m Plot To Expand Bejing EV Factory
Smartphone maker Xiaomi buys 131-acre plot of land in Beijing to expand initial EV plant following rapid sales of SU7 sedan
Xiaomi Entered EV Market ‘Due To US Sanctions’
Xiaomi chief executive says he decided to begin making electric vehicles after company was placed on US military blacklist in 2021
VW Chief Discusses Free Trade With China Officials
VW chief executive discusses free and fair trade with Chinese officials in Beijing after EU imposes electric vehicle tariffs
Tesla Production Lines ‘Shut Down’ By Global IT Outage
Some Tesla production lines reportedly shut down by worldwide systems failures linked to CrowdStrike software update
Tesla Delays Robotaxi Event To October
Tesla shares volatile after report says it delays robotaxi event two months to allow teams to build more prototypes
China’s BYD Signs $1bn Deal For Factory In Turkey
BYD, China's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, is to setup a manufacturing plant in Turkey, as EU tariff talks falter
EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs Come Into Force
Higher EU tariffs on certain Chinese EV makers kicked in this week, as Brussels follows US to protect domestic motor industry
Fisker Seeks Approval For Firesale Of Remaining EVs
Fisker asks bankruptcy judge for permission to sell remaining Ocean SUV at just $14,000 per EV, down from $70,000
Tesla Sales Fall For Second Straight Quarter
Despite price cuts, Tesla's global sales fall for the second straight quarter in another sign of weakening demand for EVs
China’s Premium EV Makers See Deliveries Surge In June
China's top three premium EV makers see boost in deliveries in June, but incentives and discounts make profitability harder goal
Renault-Backed EV Start-Up BeyonCa Sets Up In Hong Kong
BeyonCa, backed by Renault and Dongfeng Motor, aims to create 'Made In Hong Kong' luxury electric vehicle brand
Troubled EV Maker Rivian Lays Out Path To Profitability
At first-ever investor day EV maker Rivian lays out profitability plans after $5bn deal with VW offers it financial lifeline
Nyobolt Reveals EV Battery That Recharges In Just Five Minutes
Range anxiety solution? Nyobolt demos its ultra-fast charging car battery recharging to 80 percent in just five minutes
Tesla Issues Fourth Recall For Cybertruck
Most Cybertrucks in the United States are being recalled over problems with windshield wipers and exterior trim
EU, China Agree To Talks Over Planned EV Tariffs
EU, China hold talks and agree to further negotiations as bloc plans tariffs up to 38 percent on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports
Workers Killed In Fire At South Korean Battery Plant
At least 22 workers killed in fire at lithium battery plant near Seoul after chain of explosions destroy second floor of structure
EU To Impose Tariffs Up To 38 Percent On Chinese EVs
European Commission investigation provisionally concludes China offers unfair subsidies to its EV makers – tariffs announced
Nio Sees EV Sales Surge Amidst Price War
Chinese EV maker Nio expects record second-quarter sales, launches lower-cost brands as it vies with Tesla, BYD in cutthroat market