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?

Volvo expands fossil free sourcing in India to additional components 

Volvo Group has collaborated with two key supply partners from Chennai, India – Rane (Madras) Ltd and Madras Engineering Industries Private Limited, to expedite its efforts of achieving climate neutrality by 2040.  The fossil-free components from these Indian supply partners will be part of Volvo Group Trucks, and potentially reduce CO2 emissions by 13,000 tons annually.… Continue reading Volvo expands fossil free sourcing in India to additional components 

German Manager Magazine: Waymo: Robotaxi company breaks 100,000 trips per week mark003514

Costs should fall The company’s self-driving vehicles are expensive because of the built-in computers, cameras and sensors – but Waymo is in the process of reducing costs. The next generation of vehicles and their software only need 13 cameras instead of the previous 29. The number of laser radars that scan the area around the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Waymo: Robotaxi company breaks 100,000 trips per week mark003514

Clean Technica: Tesla Gets Big Break In Reduced Chinese EV Tariffs In EU — Full Details On New Tariffs003555

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! If you’re just learning about this story, that title might confuse you, so let me catch you up in this first paragraph. The European Union concluded that electric cars produced in China have received too many government subsidies that… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Gets Big Break In Reduced Chinese EV Tariffs In EU — Full Details On New Tariffs003555