FridayJun 14, 2024 10:00 am

The EU to Announce Tariffs on Chinese EVs Soon

The European Union (EU) is poised to impose tariffs on electric cars manufactured in China to protect European carmakers from cheap Chinese imports. Experts expect EU leaders to inform China that it will levy taxes on battery electric cars imported from the East Asian nation sometime this week, a move that could potentially start a trade war between the regional bloc and China. Many experts believe that once the EU launches the first shot, China will push back with retaliatory measures that affect European exports ranging from cognac to cheese. The EU first took action against Chinese EVs last year…

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ThursdayJun 13, 2024 9:00 am

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Subsidiary Announces First Dealership Deal in Market Projected to See Record Sales

Bloomberg analyst projects 2024 EV sales in the U.S. at nearly 2 million units, making up 13% of new-car purchases Mullen subsidiary inks first commercial dealership agreement with LaFontaine Automotive Group Bollinger Motors expects to start delivering the Bollinger B4 later this year While some headlines in the past few months make it seem like the electric vehicle market is in trouble, a recent “Car and Driver” article forecasts that EV sales are just getting started. Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging EV manufacturer, appears to support that projection, with the recent announcement that its subsidiary, Bollinger Motors, has entered a distribution…

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WednesdayJun 12, 2024 10:00 am

IEA Unveils Online Tool for Comparing ICE Vehicle Lifetime Emissions to EVs

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched an online tool to compare lifetime emissions of different vehicles. The interactive tool will allow users to compare the greenhouse-gas emissions of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) over their entire lifetimes. With this calculator, users will be able to measure greenhouse-gas emissions from the extraction and processing of raw materials to vehicle production, as well as use by customers, granting them an estimate of the direct and indirect emissions created by producing and using different types of cars. It is one of the…

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MondayJun 10, 2024 10:00 am

Used EV Sales Surge Despite Dip in New Vehicle Sales

While new electric vehicle sales have been declining for several months amid high interest rates and purchase prices, green-energy proponents could draw some comfort from the fact that consumers are turning to the used-EV market in droves. Thanks to a confluence of factors, including falling prices in the secondhand electric-vehicle market along with tax breaks, used EVs are seeing a resurgence in sales. Buying a used vehicle is the only way most American drivers will be able to own an EV. With the average new electric car costing at least $10,000 more than a similar fossil-fuel vehicle, the majority of…

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MondayJun 10, 2024 9:45 am

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Class 3 EV Truck Receives CARB Certification, Joins Class 1 EV Van in Meeting Stringent Emission Standards

CARB certification is awarded to vehicle manufacturers that meet specific emissions standards in compliance with CARB regulations CARB is charged with protecting public from harmful effects of air pollution, developing programs and actions to fight climate change “Having both our Class 1 and Class 3 commercial EVs now CARB and EPA certified will continue to drive sales in all states across America,” says Mullen CEO With environmental concerns becoming an increasing priority, more states, companies, and consumers are paying attention to — and prioritizing — environmentally friendly products and practices. Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging EV manufacturer, shares this commitment to being…

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FridayJun 07, 2024 10:00 am

Study Shows UK Drivers Have Limited Options of Used EVs

A report by Auto Trader has found that the used-vehicle market in the United Kingdom has a shortage of affordable electric cars. According to Auto Trader, just 10,000 of the second-hand EVs on its online marketplace are currently trading at under £15,000 ($19,000), compared to a whopping 350,000 used fossil-fuel cars within the same price range. For the average consumer, the lack of affordable used electric vehicles is a nigh-immovable roadblock to EV ownership. New electric-vehicle prices are still too high for regular drivers and high interest rates coupled with rising living costs have made it even more costly to…

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WednesdayJun 05, 2024 10:00 am

Small EVs Could Break Dominance of SUVs

Micro-electric vehicles could be the smoking gun that finally breaks the dominance of SUVs (sports utility vehicles) on American roads. Unlike consumers in the European Union, American drivers have repeatedly shown that they prefer larger vehicles, such as SUVs and pickup trucks, over smaller cars, making them less likely to purchase regular-sized electric cars. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that sports utility vehicles accounted for a whopping 50% of global vehicle sales last year. Demand for SUVs and similar large vehicles is on the rise, and the IEA notes that the transition to “larger and heavier” vehicles is one…

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MondayJun 03, 2024 10:00 am

US Data Suggests EV Demand Slowdown Could Be Shortlived

The recent drop in electric vehicle demand that has left many automakers rethinking their electrification plans may be short-lived. New data shows that while the drop in EV sales may have forced major carmakers such as General Motors (GM) and Ford to scale down their plans amid mounting losses in their electric car divisions, the slowdown may not be as bad and won't last as long as previously predicted. To help cut emissions from the transportation segment, the Biden administration invested tens of billions of dollars into developing America's nascent electric-vehicle sector and building a network of public charging infrastructure…

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FridayMay 31, 2024 10:00 am

German Automakers Wary of Reprisals If EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese EVs

German automakers say the Biden administration's move to levy 100% tariffs on electric vehicles made in China could lead to reprisals from the Chinese government if the European Union follows the U.S.’s example and imposes similar tariffs. The tariffs are part of a package of measures designed to protect U.S. manufacturers from more affordable Chinese imports and will be instrumental in preserving America's domestic auto industry as it transitions to electric vehicles. With the EU dealing with an influx of cheap electric cars from China that are already making it difficult for European carmakers to compete in the nascent EV…

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WednesdayMay 29, 2024 10:00 am

Musk Voices Opposition to American Tariffs on EVs from China

In a surprising move sure to leave many eyebrows raised, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that he opposes the recent tariffs levied on the Chinese electric vehicles by President Joe Biden's administration. While speaking to a Paris technology conference via video, the controversial billionaire said neither he nor Tesla asked for the Chinese EV tariffs, which were passed only a few days before the conference. The new rates will see Chinese car makers pay 100% tariffs for every electric vehicle that enters American ports, essentially making it impossible for companies such as BYD, XPeng and Nio to sell their…

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