Lacey@GCS, Author at Green Car Stocks

ThursdayJan 15, 2026 10:00 am

UK Industry Group Calls EV Discounts Unsustainable

A UK industry group says electric vehicle discounts are unsustainable as manufacturers continue to pour billions into price cuts to meet government quotas. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders estimates producers spent over £5 billion ($6.7bn) slashing prices last year, working out to approximately $14,838.56 per battery-electric vehicle. Chief Executive Mike Hawes said this degree of financial support from manufacturers cannot persist, particularly as requirements escalate to 33% this year from the prior 28% benchmark. Britain registered just over two million new cars in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of expansion. Electric vehicles represented 473,340 registrations, capturing 23.4% of the market. While this represents growth from 2024 levels,…

TuesdayJan 13, 2026 10:00 am

Solid State Batteries Containing Silver Could Power the EV Transition

Solid-state batteries equipped with silver could power the global transition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) while dramatically reshaping global silver markets. If just 20% of electric vehicles adopt this technology, demand could jump by 16,000 metric tons annually against current mining output of approximately 25 million kilograms. This potential spike comes as industrial consumption already outstrips supply. The technology delivers compelling advantages over current lithium-ion batteries. Prototypes using silver-carbon composites reach energy densities around 500 Wh/kg, nearly double the 270 Wh/kg typical of conventional lithium-ion EV batteries. Some designs can complete charging cycles in less than 10 minutes and maintain performance for up to 20 years. These batteries also…

FridayJan 09, 2026 10:00 am

Dutch Students Develop Modular EV You Can Repair on Your Own

Dutch engineering students have unveiled an electric vehicle concept designed around a simple idea: drivers should be able to fix their own cars. Developed by Eindhoven University of Technology’s TU/ecomotive team, the prototype challenges an industry model that typically locks repairs behind dealerships, proprietary tools, and tightly controlled service networks. The vehicle even carries its own toolbox, signaling a deliberate shift toward user-controlled maintenance. The project arrives as debates over repair access continue to grow across Europe. While recent EU consumer rules have expanded repair rights for items like smartphones and household electronics, passenger vehicles remain largely outside those protections. The students behind the concept see their work as…

ThursdayJan 08, 2026 10:00 am

Norway Moves Closer to the Elimination of ICE Vehicles

Norway has moved closer to eliminating internal combustion engine vehicles from its new car market, achieving penetration levels that position the country on the brink of becoming the first to effectively phase out gasoline and diesel automobiles entirely. The transformation rests on a foundation of financial carrots rather than regulatory sticks. Deputy Transport Minister Cecilie Knibe Kroglund has emphasized that the country's results derive from sustained purchase incentives for battery-powered automobiles rather than outright prohibitions on traditional engines. This carrot-based strategy has delivered superior outcomes compared to heavy-handed regulatory frameworks deployed elsewhere across Europe. Impending tax adjustments triggered a dramatic buying spree in the final weeks of 2025. Purchasers…

MondayJan 05, 2026 10:00 am

BYD Dethrones Tesla as Top EV Maker Globally

Chinese automaker BYD has seized the crown as the world's top electric vehicle seller, ending Tesla's decade-long reign. Numbers from 2025 paint a clear picture: BYD delivered 2.26 million vehicles while Tesla managed just 1.64 million, representing a 9 percent decline from the previous year for the American manufacturer. The reversal caps twelve months of turmoil for Tesla. CEO Elon Musk's political alliance with President Donald Trump alienated customers and triggered protests at company facilities nationwide. His leadership of DOGE, a federal cost-cutting initiative that eliminated thousands of government positions, proved particularly divisive among Tesla's left-leaning buyers. Musk eventually abandoned the role in May as investor anxiety intensified, but the damage had already been done. Market conditions for…

MondayDec 29, 2025 10:00 am

Mass Adoption of V2G EV Charging Could Curb Wastage of Renewable Energy

Mass adoption of vehicle to grid (V2G) technology could play a major role in curbing renewable energy waste. Global renewable generation frequently surpasses consumption needs, especially from wind and solar installations. Constrained transmission networks and inadequate storage capacity typically force operators to discard this clean electricity, squandering potential output. In 2023, British wind operations discarded 4.3 terawatt hours of extra generation, representing roughly one-twentieth of yearly production. This was enough energy to supply 1.5 million residences annually and the lost energy cost consumers approximately $380 million. Comparable situations appear throughout Europe, North America, Australia and other territories that are accelerating clean capacity additions but network infrastructure isn't keeping pace with the growing renewable energy capacity. Off England's southern…

TuesdayDec 23, 2025 10:00 am

EU Eases its 2035 EV Mandate as Major Hurdles Slow Progress

The European Commission has proposed softening regulations requiring all new vehicles sold by 2035 to produce zero emissions. The Tuesday policy adjustment is in response to sustained pressure from major manufacturing nations and automotive companies that are currently facing economic headwinds. European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra characterized the revision as maintaining the EU’s electrification goals and preserving the regional bloc's auto industry in a win-win situation. But the adjustment has fractured industry coalitions and conservation groups, with opponents stressing that it introduces perilous ambiguity for environmental targets and manufacturing strategies. Revised requirements would mandate cutting exhaust pollution from fresh vehicles by nine-tenths from…

FridayDec 19, 2025 9:00 am

Ford Scales Back its EV Plans, Writes Off $19.5 Billion in Losses

Ford is abandoning efforts to build large battery-powered vehicles, pointing to sluggish sales and EV policy reversals from Washington. The Detroit automaker will redirect resources toward profitable hybrids and conventional engines alongside smaller, budget-friendly electric models. It also expects to take a $19.5 billion loss from this strategy after making heavy investments into electrification. These changes to Ford's EV arrive as the Trump administration loosens efficiency mandates that previously encouraged electrification across the industry. Ford says the economics of pursuing large-format electric production have crumbled amidst disappointing sales volumes, excessive expenses and shifting regulatory frameworks. Chief executive Jim Farley characterized…

ThursdayDec 18, 2025 10:00 am

Citroen Could Release an EV Costing Less Than $20,077

Citroen may launch an electric vehicle priced under $20,077 if European regulators approve a new vehicle classification. The French automaker could introduce a successor to the C1 that echoes the iconic 2CV's character while looking completely different, according to Autocar reports. This would position Citroen among Europe's most affordable electric options. Consumers have been pushing for genuinely affordable electric vehicles for years without much success in Western markets. Battery packs remain the priciest component despite steady cost reductions over recent years. Most Western-market EVs start above $30,000, excluding many buyers seeking economical transportation options. Chinese manufacturers produce models under $15,000 for their domestic market, but trade restrictions…

TuesdayDec 16, 2025 10:00 am

China to Block Substandard EV Exports Starting in 2026

China is preparing a major reset of its electric vehicle export strategy. Starting in 2026, Beijing will block substandard EVs from leaving the country to restore confidence in Chinese cars sold overseas and tighten control over who is allowed to export them. The change follows mounting concerns that rapid export growth has come at the expense of quality and accountability. According to a Reuters report, Chinese officials have grown uneasy about reports from foreign markets involving poorly supported vehicles, missing spare parts, and a lack of after-sales service. Those issues have fueled criticism that some exports amount to unfair competition rather than sustainable industry growth. …

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