Naturally, after the $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicles was ended on September 30, there was going to be a significant drop-off in sales for a little while. Let’s have a look and see how much the sector has been hit, getting a peek into the market by looking … [continued]
Joint R&D to deliver extreme-low rolling resistance and high-performance tires using advanced solutions Collaboration to expand virtual development capabilities and Embedded Tire Digital Twin technologies Builds on previous achievements to strengthen technological leadership SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Group has signed a third memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Michelin to accelerate … [continued]
I wrote a handful of articles before the US EV tax credits ended pondering what would happen to used EV prices after they were gone, and asking you readers to chime in with your thoughts. We got all kinds of interesting responses. Prices could drop considerably due to the $4,000 … [continued]
Working on 3rd quarter US electric vehicle sales reports this week (see here and here), I decided I wanted to have a closer look at the long-term ups and downs of the top selling electric vehicle models in the country. Despite covering these sales quarterly for years, I wasn’t exactly … [continued]
There will be no surprise here. People in the US rushed to buy electric cars in the 3rd quarter before the $7,500 US EV tax credit was disappeared, and that means there were a lot fewer people on the market to buy an electric car in October. That’s just how … [continued]
Early at the entrance of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Once it opens to the public, the crowds will be huge. (Photo by author)
TOKYO — The 2025 Japan Mobility Show this year felt like a crucial turning point for the Japanese automotive industry. There was a strong presence from BYD, which started in 2023 with the introduction and sales of the BYD Atto 3. The entry of the Chinese carmaker to Japan also … [continued]
It appears that Japan is still obsessed with the idea of a hydrogen economy, and some automakers continue to pretend — of fool themselves with the notion — that hydrogen fuel cell cars have a future. Hyundai is one that, honestly, surprises me. The company seems like it most has … [continued]
I have mentioned this a couple of times when writing much broader articles, but a reader comment earlier today made me realize that this is really not broad knowledge. A lot of people saw the news that Hyundai was offering several thousand dollars of discounts on the fully electric IONIQ … [continued]
So, we’re here. The US tax credit for electric vehicles is gone. Objectively, many electric vehicle models still compete very well with the gas-powered competition. However, the stimulus of a tax credit means fewer people will be told “hey, you should consider an EV — you can get a tax … [continued]
While writing my last article on the prices of the 70 electric cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans on the US auto market, I was surprised to find out that 24 of the models have a base MSRP below the average new car selling price in the country, and 13 are … [continued]
