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FILE PHOTO: Volvo reveals their new Volvo EX30 fully-electric small SUV vehicle during an event in Milan, Italy June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
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Volvo Cars seeks to oust Northvolt from EV battery venture

Volvo seeks Northvolt’s stake in their battery JV NOVO but needs a new partner to maintain gigafactory plans, aiming for 2026 production.

FILE PHOTO: Geely Auto logo is seen in this illustration taken January 16, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Chinese automaker Geely steps up challenge to BYD with new hybrid tech

Geely’s new Leishen hybrid tech outperforms BYD in fuel efficiency with 2.62L/100km and 2,390 km range, boosting hybrid competition.

Extra duties on imports of electric vehicles from China are due to enter into force on Thursday (AFP)
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EU adopts extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs

The EU will impose new tariffs on Chinese electric cars after a probe found unfair subsidies, risking trade tensions with Beijing.

FILE PHOTO: A Polestar logo is seen at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
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Biden proposal would ‘effectively prohibit’ sale of Polestar cars in US, automaker says

Polestar stated that a proposed Biden rule banning Chinese vehicle tech would "effectively prohibit" its sales in the US.

FILE PHOTO: People stand at the booth of battery maker CATL during the first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, China November 28, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
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China’s CATL unveils new battery for extended-range hybrids

Chinese battery giant CATL launched its first battery product focused on extended-range hybrids.

An EV charger next to a Volvo car at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Cole Burston
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Volvo Cars cuts full-year growth outlook on EV slowdown

Volvo Cars beat Q3 profit expectations but cut its full-year sales growth forecast amid a premium market slowdown.

FILE PHOTO: The BYD EV Dolphin Mini is displayed as the Chinese electric-vehicle producer announces the launch of the low-cost EV in Mexico City, Mexico February 28, 2024. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan/File Photo
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Germany to vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources say

Germany will vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources tell Reuters; government spokesperson declines to comment.

A push to expand green energy output and reduce emissions has seen Chinese production of EVs and their necessary components soar (AFP)
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Climate change, economics muddy West’s drive to curb Chinese EVs

Experts argue the West cannot afford to support its stagnating car industry while pushing for ambitious climate goals.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles introduced a 'bias' into the market (AFP)
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Macron backs Chinese EV tariffs as Scholz calls for dialogue

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, during a visit to Berlin on Wednesday.

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Polestar Announces Date of AGM and Board Changes

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London on 7 October 2024. Full details of the AGM,...

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