Starting 2024, electric vehicles with battery materials from China, including popular models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, and Volkswagen ID.4, will no longer be eligible for the $7,500 clean car tax credit in the U.S. This shift aims to stimulate the American battery industry and reduce dependency on China's supply chain.
A lot of people wait until the last minute to care about what DC says it's gonna do, because often they change their mind (or leaders) before it matters.
In response to the growing influence of Chinese EV makers like BYD and SAIC’s MG, Volkswagen and Renault are collaborating on a €20,000 ($21,500) EV. This venture, still in early-stage talks, aims to produce 200,000-250,000 units annually.
The best product in the world isn't worth anything if nobody can buy it, but also the worst product in the world is worth a lot of people can't live without it. Seems we can't balance the two as a society.
A joint venture between BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. and Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd. aims to establish 1,000 stations with around 7,000 charging piles by 2026. The first stations, starting in 2024, will focus on primary New Energy Vehicle (NEV) regions.
"Exclusive features for BMW and Mercedes-Benz customers" could be code for free Wi-Fi or "unthrottled charging speeds." Any bets on which one it will be?
Tesla is facing significant pressure in Scandinavian countries to sign a collective bargaining agreement with employees. This includes blockades across Finnish ports starting December 20, and a recent Swedish court ruling against Tesla in a license plate delivery dispute.
It's easy to forget Unions sometimes support one another unless you remember, by definition, Unions are organizations that specialize in Uniting people. Apparently, the Scandinavian people are currently united in their desire to ruin Elon Musk's day.