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Germany Supports China Evs Probe

Germany expressed its support for the European Union’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles, while making it clear that the burden of proof will be “very high” if the investigation is to lead to concrete action.  “It’s very natural that…

Toyota Recasts Hybrids Without Charge Ports As “Hybrid Evs”

Hybrid cars have combustion engines but, unless they are plug-in hybrids, not EV charge ports.  A new Toyota marketing campaign appears to downplay the difference. Announced Monday, the new “Electrified Diversified” campaign emphasizes the variety of options available from Toyota,…

China Updates Its Ev Charging Standard, Claims Cross-compatibility

China, the world’s largest new-car market and the largest market for EVs, will continue with its own national DC fast-charging standard.  On September 12, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and National Administration approved three key aspects of ChaoJi-1, the…

Shell Unveils Largest Global EV Charging Station in Shenzhen, China

In a significant move towards sustainable mobility, Shell has inaugurated its largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station globally, strategically positioned in Shenzhen, China.  Situated approximately 2.5 kilometres from the Shenzhen Airport Terminal, the EV charging facility houses an impressive 258 public fast-charging…

Ev Makers’ Use Of Chinese Suppliers Raises Concerns About Forced Labor

Tesla boasts that its electric vehicles are a marvel not just of innovation but also ethics, pledging in annual reports that it will “not knowingly accept products or services from suppliers that include forced labour or human trafficking in any form.” The…

Jiuzi Holdings Announces Strategic Partnership Agreement To Acquire And Install Up To 10,000 Smart Electric Vehicle (Ev) Chargers By 2027

Jiuzi Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN; the “Company” or “JZXN”), an emerging new energy vehicle (NEV) dealership group operating under the brand name “Jiuzi” in China, today provided updates on its business operations. Shenzhen Jiuzi XinNeng Holding Group Co., Ltd. (“Jiuzi”)…

Beijing Blasts Eu For Protectionism While China Ev Stocks Slide

Beijing on Thursday blasted the launch of a probe by the European Commission into China’s electric vehicle (EV) subsidies as protectionist and warned it would damage economic and trade relations, as shares in Chinese EV makers slipped.  European Commission President…

U Power Limited To Deliver The Second UOTTA Battery-swapping Station For Electric Taxis By October 2023

U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) (the “Company” or “U Power”), a vehicle sourcing services provider with a vision to becoming a comprehensive EV battery power solution provider in China, today announced that the Company’s subsidiary, Youpin Automobile Service Group Co.,…

Transition To Electric Vehicles Threatens Mexican Auto Jobs

The statement “Stop the EV jobs bloodbath!” published by the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) in the context of a looming strike by U.S. and Canadian autoworkers has elicited a powerful response by autoworkers in Mexico, who support its call…

Bmw Says It Will Invest $750 Million To Build Electric Minis In Oxford

BMW said on Monday that it would invest 600 million pounds, or about $750 million, to build electric versions of its popular Mini car models in Britain.  The German manufacturer’s move allays fears that the combination of Brexit and the…