3-Way Cool EVs From Tesla, Ford, & Audi You Can Only Buy In China
Three new EVs are coming to customers in China but not those in the US. Two of them would be sure winners in North America.
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EVs Take 35.5% Share Of The UK — BYD Atto 2 Launches
September saw plugin EVs take 35.5% share of the UK auto market, up from 29.4% year-on-year. BEVs grew in volume by 29% YoY, while PHEVs grew 56%. Overall auto volume was 312,891 units, up some 14% YoY. Tesla was the UK’s leading BEV brand for the month. September’s sales totals … [continued]
The Effect Of Tariffs On The Auto Industry — It’s Not Just EV Manufacturers That…
The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on automobiles and auto parts for virtually all of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. And, boy, are global automakers and their supply chains starting to feel the effects of the tariffs, which range from 7.5%–25%. The tariffs are severely disrupting the automotive industry, … [continued]
Ford Mustang Mach-E Sales Jump 50.7% In 3rd Quarter
Another auto company has clearly seen its EV sales jump as a result of the expiring US EV tax credit and the consumer rush to buy EVs before October 1st. That company is Ford. 3rd Quarter Sales Ford’s most popular electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, saw the most growth. With … [continued]
Which Automaker Is Going To Surge Most From US EV Tax Credit Rush?
There’s one day left to get an electric vehicle in the US and get a big tax credit for buying it! I was writing the other day about my surprise that Tesla isn’t sold out yet. After writing that, I started wondering, “Which automaker is going to see the biggest … [continued]
Ford & GM Jump On Loophole To Use $7,500 EV Tax Credit Through End Of…
The big electric vehicle (EV) story at the moment, in the US at least, is the expiring US EV tax credit, which provides up to $7,500 for buyers of new electric vehicles. After September 30, the tax credit is gone. But … maybe just sort of gone for some automakers … [continued]
EV Sales And The Ick Factor Converge As Epstein Scandal Widens
The long term outlook for EV sales is improving, regardless of evaporating tax credits and Tesla’s ongoing brand reputation crisis.
2022 Ford Lightning With 38,000 Miles Has No Range Loss In 2025 Range Test
The truck tested below is the 2022 Ford Lightning Lariat with the Extended Range Battery. The truck was tested when it was new and was just tested again using the same testing process. The tester drives on the New Jersey turnpike to duplicate the same course from three years prior. … [continued]
EV Share of Auto Sales Now Above 12% at Several Auto Brands
After a series of other articles about the US electric vehicle (EV) market in the second quarter, here’s our last analysis and statistical breakdown for the quarter. This one concerns what percentage of different brands’ and auto groups’ total auto sales were EV sales last quarter. (Note that we’re only … [continued]
US Automakers Still Plan To Make More EVs, Faster
Hyundai has announced another $5 billion investment in its US operations, partly in support of it EV business, bringing the total this year to $26 billion.
