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Germany’s EV Tax Break Falls Short, Auto Lobby Warns: A Push for Stronger Incentives

Germany’s latest proposal to encourage businesses to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) through a tax break has been met with skepticism by the auto industry, potentially slowing the transition to cleaner transportation. According to a Bloomberg report, the plan, which allows companies to deduct 75% of EV purchase taxes in the year of acquisition, is seen…

EV Giant Nio Plans Drastic Job Reductions Amid Rivalry
NIO

NIO Slashes R&D Costs by 25% to Drive EV Break-Even in 2025

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer NIO Inc. is making bold moves to achieve financial stability, announcing a significant reduction in research and development (R&D) spending as part of its strategy to reach break-even by the fourth quarter of 2025. The company revealed this plan during its latest earnings call, aiming to cut R&D expenses by…

i3

Automakers Revive EREVs to Tackle the Future of Electric Driving

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption faces hurdles like range anxiety and charging infrastructure gaps, automakers are turning to extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) to bridge the gap. A recent NBC News report highlights how EREVs, a type of plug-in hybrid, offer a practical solution by combining electric propulsion with a small gas engine, delivering impressive ranges…

Ford F-150 Lightning Outpaces Tesla Cybertruck in Q1 2025 EV Pickup Race
Michigan

Ford Warns GOP Tax Bill Could Jeopardize $3 Billion EV Battery Plant in Michigan

Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford has raised concerns over a new GOP tax bill that could eliminate critical tax credits for electric vehicle (EV) battery production, potentially derailing a $3 billion investment in a Marshall, Michigan, factory. Speaking at a policy conference, Ford highlighted the risk to the plant, which is 60% complete and set…

Hyundai

Hyundai’s 1% Price Hike on US EVs Signals Tariff Pressures for Electric Vehicle Owners

Hyundai Motor Co. is set to raise the price of all its US vehicles, including electric models, by 1% as early as next week, a move aimed at cushioning the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The South Korean automaker’s decision, reported by Bloomberg, comes as the industry braces for increased costs, potentially…

GM

GM Invests $888M in V8 Engine Production at New York Plant Amid EV Strategy Shift

General Motors (GM) is channeling a hefty $888 million into its Tonawanda propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, to boost production of the next-generation V8 engine, signaling a strategic recalibration in its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. Announced on May 28, 2025, this investment highlights the automaker’s response to slower-than-expected EV demand while maintaining its foothold…

China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
BYD

Brazilian Prosecutors Sue BYD for Alleged Slave-Like Labor at EV Factory Site

On May 28, 2025, Brazilian prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD and two of its contractors, alleging the use of slave-like labor conditions and international human trafficking at a factory construction site in Camaçari, Brazil. The case, which seeks damages of 257 million Brazilian reais—approximately $50 million USD—highlights serious labor…

China

China’s Auto Industry Faces Scrutiny Over “Zero-Mileage” Used Car Sales

China’s commerce ministry is cracking down on a growing trend in the electric vehicle (EV) market: the sale of “zero-mileage” used cars—vehicles registered and plated but never driven. This practice, highlighted by Great Wall Motor’s Chairman Wei Jianjun, has sparked a regulatory response as automakers like BYD and Dongfeng Motor navigate intense competition and aggressive…

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