Germany backs tariff delay on electric vehicle sales between UK and EU

There have been calls to the European Commission for a three-year delay to the electric vehicle tariffs due to come into force in January. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA There have been calls to the European Commission for a three-year delay to the electric vehicle tariffs due to come into force in January. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Germany… Continue reading Germany backs tariff delay on electric vehicle sales between UK and EU

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Tata seeks partnerships for UK battery plant to supply Jaguar Land Rover EVs

Tata’s main demand from the UK was securing competitive cost and availability of green power on a continuous basis and negotiating that took time, Balaji said. The UK government adjusted taxes, including grid and connection charges, to make the power competitively priced. Tata Sons is in discussions with multiple startups as the conglomerate seeks technical… Continue reading Tata seeks partnerships for UK battery plant to supply Jaguar Land Rover EVs

Post-Brexit commodity codes increase export times and red tape by at least 30%, says international shopping expert.

LONDON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The import-export industry is facing a challenging time with new changes to commodity codes causing disruptions. myUKmailbox, a leading package forwarding service, reports at least a 30% increase in export times and red tape. Commodity codes are crucial for classifying imported and exported goods worldwide. The World Customs Organisation changed… Continue reading Post-Brexit commodity codes increase export times and red tape by at least 30%, says international shopping expert.

Post-Brexit commodity codes increase export times and red tape by at least 30%, says international shopping expert.

LONDON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The import-export industry is facing a challenging time with new changes to commodity codes causing disruptions. myUKmailbox, a leading package forwarding service, reports at least a 30% increase in export times and red tape. Commodity codes are crucial for classifying imported and exported goods worldwide. The World Customs Organisation changed… Continue reading Post-Brexit commodity codes increase export times and red tape by at least 30%, says international shopping expert.

German Manager Magazine: Jaguar Land Rover: Tata parent company builds battery factory in England002614

The parent company of the British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, Tata, says it wants to build one of the largest battery factories for electric cars in Europe in England. As the Indian group announced on Wednesday, the “Gigafactory” is to produce batteries with a total storage capacity of 40 gigawatt hours annually in the future.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Jaguar Land Rover: Tata parent company builds battery factory in England002614

India’s Tata chooses U.K. for $5bn Jaguar Land Rover gigafactory

LONDON (Reuters) — India’s Tata Group will build an electric vehicle battery plant in Britain to supply its Jaguar Land Rover factories, delivering a major boost for a U.K. car industry in need of domestic battery production to help secure its future. The announcement marks Britain’s biggest move in the car gigafactory space as it seeks to keep up… Continue reading India’s Tata chooses U.K. for $5bn Jaguar Land Rover gigafactory

New UK battery factory to be built by Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata

A deal for a new UK factory making EV batteries at Bridgewater in Somerset will be announced by Indian conglomerate Tata and the UK Government within days, according to reports. The company, which also owns Jaguar Land Rover, is said to have picked the West Country site in spite of stiff competition from elsewhere in… Continue reading New UK battery factory to be built by Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata

Brussels to stick with plan for post-Brexit tariffs on UK EV imports from 2024

What is included in my trial? During your trial you will have complete digital access to FT.com with everything in both of our Standard Digital and Premium Digital packages. Standard Digital includes access to a wealth of global news, analysis and expert opinion. Premium Digital includes access to our premier business column, Lex, as well… Continue reading Brussels to stick with plan for post-Brexit tariffs on UK EV imports from 2024

Brexit ‘cliff edge’ poses threat to UK electric car production, warns industry chief

UK and European manufacturers are reliant on batteries from Asia so tariffs appear likely under the rules. Photograph: John Walton/PA UK and European manufacturers are reliant on batteries from Asia so tariffs appear likely under the rules. Photograph: John Walton/PA Brexit ‘cliff edge’ poses threat to UK electric car production, warns industry chief Head of… Continue reading Brexit ‘cliff edge’ poses threat to UK electric car production, warns industry chief