Mercedes & Ford Execs Propose Possible Tariff Deals
The US tariff war on imported cars ignores the fact that many foreign automakers also build cars in the US for export.
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Top Selling Electric Vehicle Brands Worldwide in April — Hot Geely Beats Tesla
In addition to our monthly report on the top selling plugin vehicles in the world, here’s a report on the auto brands and auto groups or alliances that are selling the most plugin vehicles globally. Top Selling Brands Geely continues riding high in its quest to challenge BYD’s domination and … [continued]
Top Selling EV Brands & Auto Groups in Europe — April Sales Report
After reporting on the top selling EV models in Europe in April, let’s now take a look at the auto brands and groups selling the most plugin vehicles. Looking at the plugin auto brand ranking, the title could be Premium brands take a beating. Another possible, more predictable title could … [continued]
Despite Everything, Tesla Still Dominates EV Sales in California
Tesla may have moved its headquarters from California to Texas, Elon Musk may have done all kinds of things that go against what most Californians support, there may be strongly improving competition in the EV market, and Tesla sales may be declining in the Golden State, but Tesla still dominates … [continued]
100% Solid-State EV Batteries Seal The Deal: No More Gasmobiles
BMW is putting new sulfide-based solid-state EV batteries from the US startup Solid Power through its paces in a BMW i7 EV.
Is BYD Touching Its Demand Ceiling at Home? — April 2025 Sales Report
I just reported on the top selling electric models in China. Now, let’s have a look at the top selling EV brands and auto groups. Looking at the overall manufacturer ranking (not just electrics), I believe the most relevant fact could be that BYD has found out the demand ceiling … [continued]
EU Ignores EV Sales Data, Waters Down Requirements
The European Union (EU) has really dropped the ball. I’m not sure who exactly got to EU decision makers, or how they convinced these people to go backward when things were going so well, but the European Parliament today finalized a plan to scale back the EU’s CO2 reduction targets … [continued]
EU Battery Due Diligence Rules: Are Carmakers Ready?
A new briefing assesses carmakers’ implementation of the EU Batteries Regulation due diligence obligations. As the world continues to shift to renewable energy systems and electric vehicles, which are key to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, ensuring sustainable and responsible battery supply chains is vital. The EU Batteries Regulation due … [continued]
Top Selling Electric Vehicle Brands Worldwide in March — EV Sales Report
In addition to our monthly report on the top selling plugin vehicles in the world, here’s a report on the auto brands and auto groups or alliances that are selling the most plugin vehicles globally. Top Selling Brands In March, #1 BYD is now in full export mode. It got … [continued]
China’s EV Revolution Left US Automakers Behind — Trump Just Sped It Up
In the early 2010s, China was the promised land for American automakers. General Motors sold more vehicles there than in its home country. Buick, a brand fading into irrelevance in North America, was reborn as a prestige marque in Chinese cities. Ford had late but strong momentum, while Chrysler quietly … [continued]
