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The EU is planning to impose provisional duties on EVs produced in China. …

Beijing wants the European Union to scrap its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by 4 July 2024, China’s state-controlled Global Times reported, after an agreement by both sides to hold new trade talks. …

Fisker initially planned to seek financing and continue 'reduced operations,' but Fisker's attorney said the company does 'not currently anticipate being able to obtain financing.' …

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €570 m ($609.6 m) Italian scheme to incentivise ships to use shore-side electricity when they are at berth in maritime ports. …

Unlike China rivals, the majority of MG sales are combustion engine, hybrid or plug-in hybrids, which are not affected by the tariff increases. …

We are glad to announce that Helicar has recently joined ECG! …

BMW had ordered the Northvolt cells for its fifth generation of batteries. They were to be supplied from Northvolt’s plant in Skelleftea, Sweden. …

T&E analyses how EU regulation and carmaker strategies impact the electric car market. …

Northvolt has one battery plant in operation in northern Sweden, another under construction in Germany, and is also planning a factory in Canada. …

The European Commission sought an unprecedented amount of detailed information on Chinese automakers' supply chains during its investigation into the country's subsidised electric vehicle imports, China's commerce ministry said on Thursd …

How do we deal with the shortage of drivers? A new project looks to find best practices of international collaboration and support the mobility of drivers from surplus countries. …

The special tariffs on electric cars from China are causing a stir in the industry. "The biggest losers will be the customers," says Peter Mock. …

In May 2024, car registrations in the European Union decreased by 3%, with declines observed in three out of the region’s four major markets: Italy (-6.6%), Germany (-4.3%), and France (-2.9%). …

High prices have become a major obstacle to EV growth after countries including Germany ceased or pared back subsidies. …

Rosteс, the parent company of Russia’s leading automaker Avtovaz, wants government authorities to limit the flow of Chinese finished vehicles into the country. …

A large survey by the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) in twelve EU Member States shows a positive attitude towards switching to battery-electric cars. …

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) has finalized draft regulations to improve the safety of maritime pilot transfer arrangements. …

Chinese authorities have hinted at retaliatory measures after the European Commission said it would impose anti-subsidy duties of up to 38.1% on imported EVs. …

EU Transport Ministers today, 18 June 2024, agreed on a General Approach on the Proposal for a Regulation on the use of railway infrastructure capacity and took note of the progress on the Combined Transport and Weights & Dimensions …

Europe is using the threat of tariffs to press Chinese electric car makers to set up in the EU and share know-how. …