electric vehicles

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…

4 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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

3 weeks ago

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

3 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

Tesla Issues Fourth Recall For Cybertruck

Most Cybertrucks in the United States are being recalled over problems with windshield wipers and exterior trim

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

2 months ago

Elon Musk Disagrees With US Tariffs On Chinese EVs

Tesla's Elon Musk confirms opposition to the Biden Administration's implementation of 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs

2 months ago

Electric Vehicles Twice As Likely To Hit Pedestrians – Study

Study analysed UK road collisions, finds pedestrians twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car, than…

2 months ago

EU Widens Investigations Into Chinese Imports, Subsidies

After the United States imposes 100 percent tariffs on certain Chinese goods, Europe widens its investigations into Chinese goods

2 months ago

Biden Administration Imposes 100 Percent Tariff On Chinese EVs

Electric vehicles made in China are now subject to a 100 percent tariff, to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports

2 months ago

Shares In Chinese EV Firm Zeekr Soar On Debut

EV maker Zeekr, controlled by car giant Geely, valued at nearly $7bn as investors heartened by surging sales

2 months ago

Musk: Tesla ‘To Spend $500m’ On Charger Expansion This Year

Elon Musk says Tesla to spend more than $500m on charger network expansion this year, after disbanding Supercharger team

2 months ago

Biden Admin Set To Impose Tariffs On Chinese Electric Vehicles

America reportedly set to announce next week import tariffs on strategic Chinese sectors, including electric vehicles

3 months ago

Tesla Fires Software, Service, Engineering Staff

Tesla lays off software, service, engineering staff after disbanding Supercharger team, as major cull continues

3 months ago

US Probes Ford BlueCruise Driver Assistance Over Crashes

US highway safety agency opens formal investigation into Ford BlueCruise following two fatal crashes in which AI-powered system was engaged

3 months ago

Tesla Shares Surge On China Advanced Self-Driving Push

Tesla makes key advances toward advanced self-driving rollout in China as chief Elon Musk meets with premier Li Qiang

3 months ago

US Regulator Probes Effectiveness Of Tesla Autopilot Recall

US auto safety regulator opens new investigation into adequacy of Tesla Autopilot recall, saying it may not address safety concerns

3 months ago

Tesla Cuts Prices Across Major Markets

Tesla cuts prices in US, China, Germany, other major markets as it faces intensifying competition, slowing sales

3 months ago

Tesla Cuts More Than 10 Percent Of Workforce

Tesla lays off more than 10 percent of staff worldwide amidst slower growth, tougher competition from China

3 months ago