The European Commission is pushing ahead with the imposition of special tariffs on imports of electric cars from China despite ongoing negotiations with the Chinese government. However, she wants to adjust the rates of the temporary special tariffs imposed at the beginning of July. Tesla in particular and, to a lesser extent, the German manufacturers… Continue reading German FAZ: Brussels adjusts tariffs on Chinese electric cars007485
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Volvo receives order for 300 electric trucks from DSV
Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks. With the order, DSV will have one of the largest company fleets of heavy electric trucks in Europe. DSV and its contractors, together with… Continue reading Volvo receives order for 300 electric trucks from DSV
Nio steps up swapping network rollout
Nio battery swapping station Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) startup Nio Inc has announced it is stepping up the expansion of its battery-swapping network in China, with an additional 900 automated stations to be built this year. The move comes as more BEVs are coming onto the market featuring new-generation permanent batteries that offer extended… Continue reading Nio steps up swapping network rollout
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars appoints Fredrik Ohlsson as head of its Digital team
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China calls EU tariffs on EVs unfair, says it will take necessary measures to defend industry
An aerial view of new BYD electric cars to be exported on a dock in Yantai in east China’s Shandong province. Tang Ke | Future Publishing | Getty Images The Chinese government on Wednesday hit out at the European Union over tariffs on electric vehicle imports, after the bloc lowered duties on several major electric… Continue reading China calls EU tariffs on EVs unfair, says it will take necessary measures to defend industry
EV company Nio aims to build battery chargers and swap stations in every Chinese county
A Nio electric car uses one of the company’s battery swap stations on Nov. 13, 2023, in Taicang, Jiangsu province of China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car company Nio said Tuesday it plans to install battery charging stations in every one of China’s 2,844 counties by the… Continue reading EV company Nio aims to build battery chargers and swap stations in every Chinese county
Volvo XC90 facelift to be unveiled on 4 September
A “substantially refreshed” Volvo XC90 will be unveiled on 4 September, the Swedish brand has announced. It said that a “new iteration of the hybrid Volvo XC90” will be shown at an event celebrating the market launch of its all-new electric sibling, the EX90. Volvo also hinted at a further unveiling at the event, adding:… Continue reading Volvo XC90 facelift to be unveiled on 4 September
Audi A6, VW Golf designer takes reins at Polestar
Philipp Römers has been named as Polestar’s new head of design, replacing Maximilian Missoni. Römers was previously Audi’s head of exterior design and is credited with designing cars including the outgoing Audi A6, the A8 and E-tron GT, as well as the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf. Missoni, who was Polestar’s design chief since it was hived… Continue reading Audi A6, VW Golf designer takes reins at Polestar
EU to lower proposed tariffs on Tesla, Chinese EV makers
European Union (EU) regulators are planning to reduce their proposed tariffs on Tesla (TSLA) electric vehicles built in and imported from China, among other Chinese EV makers like SAIC (600104.SS), Volvo parent company Geely (GELYF, 0175.HK), and BYD (BYD, 1211.HK). Tesla will face a 9% tariff on vehicles imported from China, significantly lower than the… Continue reading EU to lower proposed tariffs on Tesla, Chinese EV makers
What happens next in the EU investigation into China-made EVs?
The Commission said some Chinese companies in JVs with EU automakers may receive lower planned punitive duties on Chinese-made EV imports. The European Commission published on Tuesday the draft findings of its high-profile investigation into alleged subsidies for imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, which included some revisions to proposed punitive tariffs. The Commission published what… Continue reading What happens next in the EU investigation into China-made EVs?