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The electric vehicle revolution is often framed as a climate imperative—a way to cut carbon emissions and slow global warming. But the race to electrify automotive fleets is not just about the transportation sector: EVs are the gateway to a new military-industrial era. And China is already winning. While the U.S. dithers over charging stations…
Breana NobleThe Detroit News(TNS) Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley on Tuesday said he wouldn’t be surprised if electric vehicle sales in the United States fall by half after the expiration of the federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles. Tuesday is the last day consumers could take advantage of the up-to-$7,500 tax credit, though Ford…
“I wouldn’t be surprised if EV sales in the U.S. go down to 5% [from 10%],” Farley said. (Andrej Ivanov/Bloomberg) September 30, 2025 1:38 PM, EDT Key Takeaways: Ford CEO Jim Farley warned Sept. 30 that U.S. electric vehicle sales could fall to 5% of the market as Trump administration policies favor gas-powered cars. He…
An Oregon couple and other buyers facing federal EV credit deadlines nearly missed out on thousands of dollars in savings — but The Oregonian detailed how consumers can “avoid this bombshell.” What’s happening? Since 2009, the federal government has provided a generous tax offset to electric vehicle buyers, an IRS credit expected to expire on…
00:00 Speaker A Well, August saw the highest sales of electric vehicles this year, up 19.4% from July and since January EV sales are up 61%, but some industry analysts fear those high voltage sales could be short circuited after tax credits for EV buyers expire on September 30th. Join me now is Kevin Roberts,…
China sold more EVs than any other nation last year, and insurance premiums collected from these cars touched 141 billion yuan. …Read More China sold more EVs than any other nation last year, and insurance premiums collected from these cars touched 141 billion yuan (REUTERS) The world’s largest electric vehicle market, China, is running into…
Hong Kong private-equity manager, Templewater, sees significant opportunities in connecting Asia’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) and energy-storage industries with Middle Eastern markets seeking clean-energy solutions as the region shifts away from oil reliance. Templewater, which this month held a signing ceremony in Hong Kong with Omani sovereign wealth fund Future Fund Oman for the launch…
Hong Kong is in talks with several Chinese electric-vehicle makers to establish local EV manufacturing, according to people familiar with the matter, as the financial hub looks to advanced industries to diversify its ailing economy. The city’s officials aim to develop an EV assembly base — a relatively complex process requiring advanced skills, the people…
When Audi executives first encountered the Zeekr 001 in 2021—a long-range electric vehicle with European styling—it served as a stark wake-up call for the premium German automaker. Chinese technology was needed to compete with Chinese rivals. “The Zeekr 001 back then shocked quite everyone,” said Stefan Poetzl, president of SAIC Audi Sales and Marketing. “We…