BYD, China's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, is to setup a manufacturing plant in Turkey, as EU tariff talks falter
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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
Fisker Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
EV maker Fisker files for bankruptcy protection in the US – the second EV venture led by car designer Henrik Fisker to do so
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
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
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 a petrol or diesel car
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
Protestors Clash With Police At Tesla Gigafactory In Germany
Hundreds of climate activists clashed with police outside Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in protest over its expansion plans
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
Tesla Owners Lose Battery Range Class Action Bid
Setback for Tesla owners, after federal judge rules legal claims over false range claims, must be pursued individually
BYD Ramps Up EV Price War In China With Cheaper Models
Pressure for Tesla. Price war increases for EVs in China, after BYD unveils cheaper versions of two of its models
Google Maps Utilises AI For Immersive View Tool
The use of AI by Google Maps utilised for launch of Immersive View tool, so users can preview their travel routes
Tesla Launches Cheaper Model X, Model S EVs
Cost of living spec? Electric car giant Tesla launches new versions of existing models, but just that little bit cheaper
Toyota Claims Battery Breakthrough For EVs
Holy grail moment? Japanese car giant Toyota claims solid-state battery charges in ten minutes and has range of 745 miles
Tesla Cuts EV Prices In US, UK, Europe
Elon Musk's Tesla continues to cut prices of its electric vehicles, amid slowing demand and huge share price decline
EU Parliament Approves Ban On Combustion Cars By 2035
Move to electric vehicles continues, after European lawmakers vote to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035
Tesla Researchers Tout 100 Year Battery Design
Tesla's advanced battery researchers releases paper of new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years without needing to be replaced
BMW CEO Pushes Back Against Combustion Engine Bans
Oliver Zipse says car makers must not focus solely on building electric vehicles, and points out China controls most of the supply of EV raw materials
Tesla Signs Deal To Source More Nickel – Report
Deal to source essential ingredient for electric vehicle batteries secured by Tesla, amid supply chain issues during pandemic and Ukraine war
Elon Musk Opens Tesla Gigafactory In Germany
Tesla and Elon Musk have officially opened its third factory near Berlin, with first deliveries of its Model Y being made on Tuesday
Sony And Honda Team Up For Electric Vehicles
Strange bedfellows? Sony and Honda are to create joint venture, in order to make and sell electric vehicles (EVs) from 2025
Tesla To Double Manufacturing With New Shanghai Factory – Report
World's most valuable car maker Tesla is to construct new factory in Shanghai, to more than double China production capacity
Biden Earmarks $5bn For US Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
US government establishes $5 billion fund to help US states construct nationwide electric vehicle charging network across major transportation routes
Nissan To End Development Of New Combustion Engines – Report
First of many? Japanese car giant Nissan to end development of all combustion engines in all markets, except for the United States
Tesla Recalls 817,000 Vehicles Over Seatbelt Reminder
Why no recalls elsewhere? Tesla is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the United States - this time concerning a seatbelt chime failure
Chip Shortage To Continue Hurting UK Car Market In 2022
Car sales will continue to hurt in 2022 due to the ongoing chip shortage that has badly dented vehicle supply in the past couple of years
Amazon Partners With Stellantis For Vans, Rivian Stock Plunges
Bad news for Rivian? Amazon and car giant Stellantis sign partnership deal that will see Amazon utilise Stellantis electric vans
CES 2022: Sony Mulls Electric Vehicle Entry
Sony car? Japanese giant seeks to capitalise on sensor and entertainment expert with possible entry into the electric vehicle market