A Vauxhall electric van being driven off the production line at Stellantis’s Ellesmere Port factory. Photograph: Stellantis/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Vauxhall electric van being driven off the production line at Stellantis’s Ellesmere Port factory. Photograph: Stellantis/Getty Images Stellantis says it will ‘fight’ for electric car sales rather than hide behind tariffs The… Continue reading Stellantis says it will ‘fight’ for electric car sales rather than hide behind tariffs
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How will new EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles work?
An electric SUV being assembled at a car plant in China. Photograph: AP View image in fullscreen An electric SUV being assembled at a car plant in China. Photograph: AP Explainer How will new EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles work? The tariffs are aimed at countering the alleged state support handed to China’s car… Continue reading How will new EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles work?
EU to put tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles as trade war looms
Concerns over Chinese electric vehicle imports are causing concern in EU member states and many other countries. Photograph: China Daily/Reuters View image in fullscreen Concerns over Chinese electric vehicle imports are causing concern in EU member states and many other countries. Photograph: China Daily/Reuters EU to put tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric… Continue reading EU to put tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles as trade war looms
Tesla shareholder criticizes Elon Musk’s ‘ridiculous’ $56bn pay deal ahead of vote
Elon Musk in Beverly Hills, California, on 6 May. Photograph: David Swanson/Reuters View image in fullscreen Elon Musk in Beverly Hills, California, on 6 May. Photograph: David Swanson/Reuters Tesla shareholder criticizes Elon Musk’s ‘ridiculous’ $56bn pay deal ahead of vote Chris Ailman, chief of one of the largest pension funds in the US, says he… Continue reading Tesla shareholder criticizes Elon Musk’s ‘ridiculous’ $56bn pay deal ahead of vote
UAW president investigated over alleged retaliation against union leaders
Shawn Fain attends a UAW members meeting in Belvidere, Illinois, on 9 November 2023. Photograph: Leah Millis/Reuters View image in fullscreen Shawn Fain attends a UAW members meeting in Belvidere, Illinois, on 9 November 2023. Photograph: Leah Millis/Reuters UAW president investigated over alleged retaliation against union leaders Independent federal monitor launches inquiry into United Auto… Continue reading UAW president investigated over alleged retaliation against union leaders
Centre forward: Sunderland sets sights on a revival by bringing homes and jobs to its inner city
A vision of the future in Keel Square in Sunderland city centre, where the Riverside area is being transformed. Photograph: Richard Saker/The Guardian View image in fullscreen A vision of the future in Keel Square in Sunderland city centre, where the Riverside area is being transformed. Photograph: Richard Saker/The Guardian Centre forward: Sunderland sets sights… Continue reading Centre forward: Sunderland sets sights on a revival by bringing homes and jobs to its inner city
Tesla leads charge to defend Elon Musk’s $56bn pay package
Musk published a video on X in which Tesla employees urged investors to support the boss’s pay deal. Photograph: Patrick Pleul/AP View image in fullscreen Musk published a video on X in which Tesla employees urged investors to support the boss’s pay deal. Photograph: Patrick Pleul/AP Analysis Tesla leads charge to defend Elon Musk’s $56bn… Continue reading Tesla leads charge to defend Elon Musk’s $56bn pay package
US real-world mileage standard for new vehicles raised to 38mpg in 2031
Less stringent requirements will allow the auto industry to focus on electric vehicles, the Biden administration claimed. Photograph: John Walton/PA View image in fullscreen Less stringent requirements will allow the auto industry to focus on electric vehicles, the Biden administration claimed. Photograph: John Walton/PA US real-world mileage standard for new vehicles raised to 38mpg in… Continue reading US real-world mileage standard for new vehicles raised to 38mpg in 2031
‘Yes, Lego car!’: why small electric cars could be about to break the grip of SUVs
Jasper Jolly parks the Microlino in London. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Jasper Jolly parks the Microlino in London. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian ‘Yes, Lego car!’: why small electric cars could be about to break the grip of SUVs The 500kg Microlino is part of a new set challenging the ever-increasing domination… Continue reading ‘Yes, Lego car!’: why small electric cars could be about to break the grip of SUVs
Global sales of polluting SUVs hit record high in 2023, data shows
The IEA also said SUVs caused greater injury to pedestrians in collisions, and took up more space in cities than regular cars. Photograph: David Zalubowski/AP View image in fullscreen The IEA also said SUVs caused greater injury to pedestrians in collisions, and took up more space in cities than regular cars. Photograph: David Zalubowski/AP Global… Continue reading Global sales of polluting SUVs hit record high in 2023, data shows