How the US elections could change global climate policies
The impact of the 2024 US elections on the issue of decarbonization is of paramount importance, considering that the year marks a significant election period globally, with 64 countries and the European Union at the polls, representing almost half of the world's
European elections could change the electric cars market
European elections: At the highest levels of European institutions, there’s potential for a change in the 2035 target to phase out sales of cars with internal combustion engines. Despite the automotive industry already making significant strides toward transitioning to electric
Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says
By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) - Electric car sales will rise strongly in 2024 despite economic headwinds in some markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast on Tuesday, but affordability and charging infrastructure will be key to future growth. Electric car sales
How BYD became the world’s leading producer of electric cars
The new year starts with a surprise in the electric car market, as Tesla is no longer the leading global manufacturer. It was overtaken by BYD (short for Build Your Dreams), the Chinese manufacturer that sold more battery-powered cars than anyone
Thailand approves new, scaled down EV subsidy package
By Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Wednesday approved a new subsidy package for electric vehicles, an industry official said, in a move to support EV sales in a top regional auto hub where battery-powered cars are steadily gaining traction. The
China’s Nio launches smartphone developed to use with its electric cars
By Zhang Yan and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Nio Inc on Thursday unveiled a high-end smartphone designed to be used with its electric vehicles, touting a plethora of related functions such as using the phone to instruct the car
Reactions to EU probe of Chinese electric cars imports
By Reuters reporters LONDON (Reuters) - The European Commission launched an investigation on Wednesday into whether to impose punitive tariffs to protect European Union (EU) automakers against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports it says are benefiting from excessive state subsidies. EUROPEAN COMMISSION