According to Reuters, on September 12, market research firm Rho Motion said that in August this year, despite a sharp decline in European electric vehicle sales, but driven by China’s record sales of electric vehicles, global sales of electric vehicles (including pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids) still rose 20% year-on-year to 1.47 million units. Regionally, Rho Motion’s data shows that EV sales in China jumped 42% to a record of more than 1 million units in August this year, while EV sales in the U.S. and Canada also edged up 8% year-on-year to 160,000 units. However, […]
According to Reuters, a group of major Thai automakers comprising Chinese and Japanese majors has asked the government to extend the production deadline set by incentives to meet planned electric vehicle production targets as sales of electric vehicles in the Thai market have fallen short of expectations. Previously, the Thai government’s EV incentives successfully attracted Chinese EV makers such as BYD and Great Wall Motors to invest more than $1.44 billion in Thailand to build production facilities, making the country a production center for EVs in Southeast Asia. But with EV […]
In what appears to be the first time the United States has taken legislative steps on the issue, California has passed a proposal that would require automakers selling internet-connected cars to do more to protect victims and survivors of domestic violence, Reuters reports. The proposal sailed through the California legislature late last month with overwhelming support. California Governor Gavin Newsom now has until September 30 to decide whether to sign the proposal into law. Gov. Gavin Newsom and automakers such as Tesla were involved in negotiating the terms of the proposal, said Sen. Dave Min, one of the authors […]
According to the latest report from Rho Motion, global electric vehicle (EV) sales experienced a substantial 20% year-over-year increase in August 2024. This surge highlights the continued strong demand for EVs worldwide and signifies significant growth in the electric vehicle industry. The report indicates that global EV sales reached record levels in August, with a 20% increase compared to the same month last year. This growth trend reflects a combination of factors, including rising consumer awareness of environmental issues, supportive government policies, and ongoing advancements in EV technology. In terms of specific markets, China continues to lead the global EV market, accounting for the largest share of total […]
On September 10, the Canadian government announced that it is considering expanding the scope of tariffs on Chinese products, expanding from electric vehicles, steel and aluminum previously to key minerals, batteries and parts, solar products and semiconductors. To that end, Canada launched a second 30-day public consultation period, beginning on September 10 and ending on October 10, to solicit comments on the possibility of additional duties on key Chinese mineral products, batteries and battery parts, solar products and semiconductors, as well as on the timing of the entry into force of the potential measures. The measures will be based on an Aug. 26 announcement […]
On September 9, South Korea’s Ministry of Transportation (MoT) said that the legislative notice for amendments to the implementing regulations of the Motor Vehicle Administration Act (MVA) will be published for 40 days starting from September 10th and ending on October 21st, according to foreign media reports. The new legislation aims to ensure that the public enjoys the right to know about the safety of electric vehicles, the South Korean Ministry of Transportation said, adding that the department is committed to improving relevant systems and regulations to further enhance the safety of electric vehicles. On Sept. 6, […]