European Automakers See Opportunities In The Defense Industry
As the European auto industry shrinks, car companies and suppliers are exploring ways to access the defense industry.
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BMW Spots An EV Sales Opportunity As Tesla Tumbles
BMW Group is revving up its EV sales and production engine in Europe and elsewhere around the globe as demand for electric vehicles continues to rise.
BYD Prepping For Huge Overseas Growth
A week ago, BYD held a big summit for suppliers. More than 500 representatives from 380 major components suppliers converged on a conference center in Turin, Italy, and got a special call to action from BYD executives. One of the messages was that BYD was eager to collaborate with them … [continued]
The Volvo ES90 Arrives
I’m used to pretty bland, formulaic EV press releases. There’s always a blatant attempt with flowery language and the latest buzzwords to make you see the vehicle in a certain way. It’s fine. What else are they going to do? But it’s boring and routine. So, I was quite happy … [continued]
Half of New EU City Buses Were Zero-Emission in 2024
Zero-emission sales to reach 100% by 2027 if growth rate continues Nearly half (49%) of all new EU city buses were zero-emission (ZE) in 2024, making city buses one of the early success stories of the European Green Deal. Sales exceeded T&E’s projection made last year, despite it assuming exponential growth. This … [continued]
Omoda & Jaecoo Finally Launches in the Philippines
Omoda & Jaecoo will probably never reach the US, but they will be everywhere else for sure. “Finally.” That was the feeling when Omoda & Jaecoo, an old “newcomer” to the Philippine automotive scene, officially launched its operations and first models in the country at a posh venue in Manila … [continued]
How Carmakers’ “Relief Measures” Could Kill the 2025 Car CO2 Target
The car industry is demanding flexibilities that could result in up to 2.6 million fewer BEV sales, new analysis shows. In this short note, T&E has analysed the impact of the flexibilities proposed by ACEA for “compliance relief” for the EU’s 2025 car CO2 target: the 90% phase-in (i.e. 10% of the … [continued]
Assembly Plant or Battery Powerhouse? Analysis of Foreign Battery Investments in EU
External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Europe’s ambition to build a world-leading battery … [continued]
No Tech Transfer Requirements in Chinese-European Battery Partnerships Despite EU Subsidies — Study
External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Despite receiving €900 million in state aid … [continued]
Poland Added About 4 GW Of Solar Power In 2024
It was reported recently that Poland was on track to add about 4 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in 2024. Though, the final numbers are not yet available. Apparently, in November 2024, it was short about 0.3 GW, which means it was on schedule for a total of about 4 … [continued]
