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Global electric-vehicle sales hit 2 million in June, gaining for the fourth straight consecutive month, per industry data.

investors.com - 2026-07-11 09:41:30

China has unveiled a new carbon-peaking action plan that targets new energy vehicles (NEVs) accounting for 30% of the country's total vehicle fleet by 2030, marking a significant step in the electrification of the world's largest automobile market. The State Council on Thursday released the "15th Five-Year Plan" Carbon Peaking Action Plan, outlining the country's roadmap to peak carbon emissions before 2030.

invezz.com - 2026-07-09 06:52:27

Executives point to a faster than normal shift in demand from larger vehicles to more efficient vehicles. Rising gas prices and uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict are adding to industry pressures.

fool.com - 2026-06-24 04:05:00

Rising fuel prices driven by the Iran ​war are boosting demand for new and used electric vehicles across Europe, industry data shared with Reuters ‌shows, though some executives warn interest could fade if petrol costs fall.

reuters.com - 2026-06-18 00:03:46

Chinese automakers are speeding into right-hand-drive markets from Australia to Southeast Asia and ​challenging long-dominant Japanese car companies with premium electric vehicles aimed at affluent consumers.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 19:08:56

China has deliberately and aggressively expanded its EV footprint throughout Europe, the U.K., Asia and Australia, exporting millions of vehicles, building factories and widening supply chains. Despite tariffs, stringent regulations and fierce opposition from lawmakers and the American auto industry, there's a growing possibility that Chinese electric vehicles will be sold in the U.S. in the next few years.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-06 09:35:07

Sales of hybrid vehicles rose 33% in May versus last year, as buyers seek better fuel economy.

wsj.com - 2026-06-03 17:11:00

Major automakers backed the Environmental ​Protection Agency proposal to ‌delay enforcement of a regulation requiring significant ​cuts in air ​pollution from vehicles for ⁠two years but want ​the agency to ​move quickly to rewrite the rules.

reuters.com - 2026-06-03 10:02:16

Spiking fuel prices across the U.S. have put the spotlight back on EVs.

youtube.com - 2026-05-20 16:15:37

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of new and second-hand EVs, data exclusively shared with ​Reuters shows, providing a much-needed boost to the auto industry.

reuters.com - 2026-05-20 01:04:23

Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%. That's opening the market for auto dealers in the country to sell Chinese EVs.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-15 11:49:08

Two members of the U.S. House of ​Representatives on Monday will introduce ‌legislation to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese ​automakers from entering ​the American market just before ⁠President Donald Trump heads to China ​for talks.

reuters.com - 2026-05-11 14:14:21

As President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the U.S. auto industry and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are hammering him with ​a simple message: Please don't offer China any access to the U.S. car market.

reuters.com - 2026-05-11 01:03:12

China exported more electric vehicles and plug-in vehicles than gasoline or diesel cars for the first time in April, as automakers expanded aggressively overseas to offset subdued demand in the domestic market.

wsj.com - 2026-05-10 23:47:00

Legacy Western automakers once held the keys to China's car market, but the 2026 Beijing Auto Show shows how domestic EV makers are taking the lead. Stephen Engle reports on how the latest tech and aggressive pricing are winning over consumers.

youtube.com - 2026-05-05 15:06:54

We got hands-on with BYD's new Flash Charging tech in Beijing, and it's a big leap forward. Think up to 300 miles of range in the time it takes to grab a coffee.

youtube.com - 2026-05-01 12:43:11

Electric vehicle sales in China and Europe have reached a threshold or "tipping point" that has triggered an irreversible shift away from their petrol and diesel-powered equivalents. For their article published in Nature Communications, researchers analyzed global sales from 2016–23 and observed that EV sales were increasing exponentially across 32 countries, with the global fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles doubling every 1.5 years.

techxplore.com - 2026-05-01 09:20:08

Apple Inc. (AAPL) announced Monday that Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman, while John Ternus will become CEO effective September 1. Ternus has served as senior vice president of hardware engineering since 2021.

etftrends.com - 2026-04-21 17:38:52

Energy market volatility and rising fuel costs may be fast-tracking EV adoption. EV ETFs may be a long-term play worth watching.

zacks.com - 2026-04-21 13:05:39