As the European Union (EU) unveiled tariff hikes on Chinese electric cars, reaching up to 48% starting next month, China finds itself in a precarious position, with limited options to retaliate without risking a full-scale trade war.

China weighs measured response to EU's EV tariffs

In a strategic shift, Ford Motor Co. has announced that all its dealers will soon be able to sell electric vehicles (EVs), a move aimed at boosting slower-than-expected EV sales.

Ford reverses course, allows all dealers to sell EVs amid slower sales

The European Commission has announced it will impose additional tariffs of up to 38.1 percent on imported chinese electric vehicles starting in July. This decision aims to combat what brussels describes as excessive subsidies provided to Chinese carmakers. Take a look at this next report for more on this.

China warns of retaliation as EU targets subsidised EVs

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The Rimac Nevera's reign as the fastest electric vehicle has come to an end. The newly developed SP600, created by the Japanese technology company Aspark, has now claimed the title of the world's fastest electric vehicle.

Aspark's SP600 prototype shatters world EV speed record

With increasing concerns about climate change, there is a rising demand for eco-friendly transportation alternatives. Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered attention as a cleaner option compared to traditional petrol and diesel cars due to their reduced greenhouse gas emissions, but a report claimed otherwise.

EVs may have higher particulate emissions from tires, but less exhaust particulates than petrol, diesel cars

The United States government's aggressive push towards all-electric vehicles (EVs) is facing scrutiny due to several unintended consequences that could impact the automotive industry and consumers alike.

U.S. government's EV push faces backlash over unintended consequences

China is planning to take it up a notch concerning EV battery technology. The country is reportedly planning to invest up to six billion yuan ($828 million) in the development of a more powerful & advanced EV battery technology, according to media outlet China Daily.

China planning to invest $828 million in solid-state EV battery development

A recent surge in exports has propelled Brazil to the top market for Chinese new energy vehicles, surpassing established European markets. Data shows a 13-fold increase in n-e-v exports to brazil in April 2024, signifying a clear pivot by Chinese automakers in response to the EU's anti-subsidy probe.

Brazil surpasses Belgium as top market for Chinese EVs

Ankur Gupta, an Indian researcher, and his colleagues have unveiled a cutting-edge technique that has the potential to dramatically accelerate how quickly computers, cellphones, and electric vehicles (EVs) charge.

Indian-origin researcher discovers new tech device that fully charges EVs in 10 minutes

New tech by Indian scientist Ankur Gupta fully charges EVs in 10 minutes

Researchers have reportedly developed an iron-based cathode material which can pave the way for making cheaper, safer, and more sustainable batteries. The new material will end the need to use expensive and scarce metals such as cobalt and nickel, leading to the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) at cheaper rates.

Scientists use iron to develop cheaper, safer, sustainable lithium-ion batteries

An analysis of British road traffic accidents suggests that hybrid and electric cars are more prone to pedestrian collisions than petrol or diesel vehicles, especially in urban areas.

Electric cars more likely to hit pedestrians than fuel cars: Study

The world is riding on an Electric Vehicle bandwagon. However, India seems to be lagging in Electric Vehicle adoption, with a penetration rate of less than 1 per cent.

India's Electric Vehicle ambitions: What a new working paper tells us about EV adoption

To counter China's increasing influence in the electric vehicle (EV) market, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to unveil their inaugural joint strategy for automobile production and sales within the region.

Japan, ASEAN to formulate joint automobile strategy to combat China's EV dominance

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars reported a rise of 27% in its April sales as compared to a year earlier. Sales stood at 65,838 cars last month, boosted by demand for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Volvo Cars reports rise in April sales buoyed by EV demand

In a surprising turn of events, electric vehicle startup Pravaig dynamics has extended job offers to interns whose summer internships at tesla were recently revoked. This follows a cost-cutting measure by tesla CEO Elon Musk, which resulted in a global workforce reduction of over 10%. Impacted included hundreds of employees and the entire 500-person supercharger division.

Indian EV startup offers alternative path for Tesla interns

The trajectory of global petrol demand is set for a major deceleration in 2024, analysts predict, with growth potentially halving compared to previous years. This shift, as reported by Reuters, is primarily attributed to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in major markets such as China and the US, alongside a return to pre-pandemic consumption levels following last year's bounceback.

Global gasoline demand faces deceleration with the growth of electric vehicles

The Centre has certified over 20 vehicle OEMs to participate in the short-term Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS). The EMPS, which is valid for only four months from April to July 2024 with an outlay of INR 500 crore, aims to subsidise electric two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and e-rickshaw purchases by consumers.

20 firms narrowed down under new EV subsidy scheme

China's electric vehicle market is expected to see a significant shakeup this year. The national development and reform commission predicts a price war among automakers due to several factors, including a surge in new electric car models and potential oversupply.

China's EV in overdrive: 110+ new EV models anticipated in 2024, sparking price war

South Korean researchers have developed a high power hybrid sodium-ion battery that can be charged in seconds, in a potential breakthrough that could be consequential for the way critical minerals are required for technological innovations.

Scientists develop sodium battery that can be charged in seconds

An emerging trend of transforming vintage cars into electric vehicles has taken over the automobile industry, yet it appears that many classic car owners aren't keen on this revolutionary idea. We get you more details in this report.

Should you electrify your classic car?

Vietnamese conglomerate, Vingroup, is putting more effort into making electric cars, even though its car-making unit, VinFast, is facing financial problems. VinFast is growing fast.

Vingroup's VinFast faces financial risks amid ambitious global expansion plans

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and shipping companies are witnessing an exceptional surge in demand for car-carrying vessels, attributed to the country's booming EV exports, Reuters reported.

China's EV export surge spurs record demand for car-carrying ships

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