As of 2024, 60 countries are set to ban gasoline and diesel cars by specific dates to combat climate change. Norway leads the charge, aiming for a total shift to electric vehicles by 2025. Europe is moving quickly too, with the EU targeting 2035, though some countries are pushing for
Stellantis, a major car manufacturer in Italy, faced a significant drop in production during the first half of the year, down 25% compared to last year. The decline was especially sharp at plants like Melfi and Mirafiori, where production fell by as much as 63%. Delays in government subsidies for
China has launched anti-dumping investigations into European Union imports of brandy and pork, escalating tensions following the EU’s imposition of provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The investigations, targeting products from France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, are seen as China’s response to pressure EU members into dropping tariffs on
In the past year, thieves in Seattle have stolen over 100 electric vehicle charging cables, driven by high copper scrap prices. This has left frustrated EV owners scrambling to find working charging stations, often traveling long distances. The problem, worse on the West Coast, has even hit Tesla Superchargers in
Reuters reported that China has given the green light for Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) testing, potentially opening the doors for expansion in the auto market. This development could redefine Tesla’s position in China’s burgeoning electric vehicle industry. Recently, Beijing gave Tesla the go-ahead to launch its driver-assistance technology, dubbed “Full
The European Commission declared on Wednesday that, starting early next month, it will impose tariffs as high as 48% on Chinese electric vehicles. The European Commission has imposed fresh duties of its own on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, steel, aluminum, and medical equipment, approximately one month after President
According to the Daily Mail, Joe Biden has unveiled a new scheme to phase out gas cars after ordering manufacturers to achieve another 16 miles per gallon to stay operational. Joe Biden is determined to ruin the American auto industry and force common people to drive wasteful electric vehicles, and
According to The Telegraph, it was found that electric cars cause double the pothole damage compared to their petrol counterparts because the average electric car puts 2.24 times more stress on roads than a petrol car. Electric cars damage roads twice as much as their petrol equivalents, analysis has shown,
In a significant development, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment signed a $5.6 billion deal with a Shanghai-based electric vehicle company to develop EVs (Electric Vehicles). At an Arab-China business conference in Riyadh over the weekend, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment signed a $5.6 billion deal with Shanghai-based electric vehicle (EV)