Small, Well-built Chinese EV Poses a big Threat to the U.S. Auto Industry
A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals…
BYD, a Chinese Powerhouse in Electric Cars, Will Build a Plant in Hungary
Chinese automaker BYD said Friday that it plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car factory in Europe, as part of its rapid global expansion. Hungary will be the center for its European operations, BYD…
Buying an EV Just Got More Affordable
A change to the federal EV incentive that took effect Monday could widen access for low and middle-income buyers who want to go electric but have been excluded by high prices. The clean vehicle tax credit, which offers up to…
Hyundai Planning To Launch Entry-Level EV, Christened Ioniq 2
South Korean car giant Hyundai is set to disrupt the market with a game-changing affordable model – the Ioniq 2. This compact EV, positioned below the popular Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, aims to crack the code for accessible electric…
Mazda CEO Says EVs ‘Not Taking Off’ In The U.S.
Mazda currently offers zero all-electric vehicles in the United States after it pulled the MX-30 electric crossover from the market this summer over poor sales. The automaker does plan to launch another battery-electric vehicle in the U.S., but that one…
BYD Sea Lion 07 EV SUV is Officially here to take on Tesla Model Y
China’s leading EV manufacturer, BYD, has unveiled its first mid-size urban electric SUV, the Sea Lion 07, at the 2023 Guangzhou International Auto Show. This launch marks BYD’s entry into a new segment, intensifying competition with industry giants like Tesla…
Delay EU Tariffs To Help Sales of Electric Cars, Says UK Car Industry
The UK car industry has said incoming tariffs between the UK and the EU could raise the price of imported electric cars by as much as £3,400 unless a solution is found by the end of the year. The Brexit…
US Inflation Reduction Act Boosts EV Sales: Tesla up 62%, Volkswagen up 42%
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been found to significantly impact the sales volumes of automobile manufacturers in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, excluding China. According to a study by the energy market research firm SNE Research, the…
Isuzu Electric ute Confirmed, Likely A D-Max EV
In words reported by AutoExpress, Shinsuke Minami, Isuzu’s chief operating officer, told the press at last week’s launch of the facelifted D-Max in Bangkok, Thailand: “Isuzu is actively taking efforts to realise a carbon-neutral society. Going forward, Isuzu plans to…
The Federal Government’s Policies on EV Manufacturing
The US federal government has a number of policies in place to support the domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV components. These policies are designed to help the US develop a robust EV supply chain and become a…
