According to Reuters, on October 29, a study conducted by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) commissioned research institution Prognos showed that German jobs would decrease by 186,000 by 2035, of which from 2019 to 2023, Germany The job has been reduced by 46,000, which is mainly due to the transformation of the German automotive industry to electric vehicles. VDA said that due to high electricity prices, high tax rates, and bureaucratic style, the German automotive industry is gradually losing global competitiveness. VDA pointed out that, compared with American or Chinese competitors, German companies have three times higher […]
According to Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter revealed that the European Union has decided to send officials to China to conduct more negotiations to find an alternative to imposing tariffs on electric vehicles in China. People familiar with the matter pointed out that the European Union agreed to accept the invitation of China to Beijing, indicating that the negotiations between the two parties made some progress. However, people familiar with the matter said that it is still complicated to reach an agreement that can replace the taxation measures that can take effect on October 30, the […]
The German Automobile Industry Association Chairman Hilde Garde Mueller issued a statement that strongly opposed the EU’s tariffs on imported electric vehicles from China. Explosive adverse effects. Mueller warned that this move may exacerbate the risk of trade conflict and eventually damage the entire industry. Therefore, in early October, Germany voted against the European Union’s tariffs on electric vehicles in China. The German automotive industry’s contribution to the German economy is about 5%, but it has always been plagued by weak demand in Europe and China. Mueller emphasized that trade disputes should be resolved through dialogue. She […]
On October 30, Hyundai Motor Company released a hydrogen fuel cell concept car called INITIUM, and plans to launch a mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell car based on this model in the first half of next year. Although hydrogen fuel vehicles can refuel faster and have a longer range, most studies show that pure electric vehicles are the fastest and cheapest products to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles, and hydrogen fuel systems are considered more suitable for heavy commercial vehicles. Although the growth rate of demand in the electric vehicle market is slowing, Hyundai Motor CEO Jaehoon Chang told the media that it is only a matter of time before the […]
As the global auto industry accelerates its transformation to electrification, the European auto industry is experiencing an unprecedented “perfect storm”. In addition to facing traditional problems such as low capacity utilization and high costs, European automakers also have to deal with the pressure of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and fierce competition from Chinese automakers. Although Europe has been at the forefront of the electrification process, the overall electric vehicle penetration rate is only about 20%. In contrast, China’s new energy vehicle market has developed rapidly, with a penetration rate of 45%. This gap not only makes European automakers feel market pressure, but also makes them face severe challenges […]
According to Nikkei News, the European Union’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles have officially come into effect, sparking widespread condemnation from the German auto industry. Industry leaders have expressed that this move represents a further blow to an already struggling German automotive sector, describing it as a “fatal strike.” The German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) has strongly opposed the EU’s decision, stating that the tariff policy will stifle market competition, harm consumer interests, and potentially lead to a loss of investment and job opportunities within the automotive industry. A spokesperson for the association emphasized that German car manufacturers are already striving to transition to electric vehicles, and this unfavorable government […]