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www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Cars

Tesla recall: More than 1.6 million EVs exported to China may have automatic steering issues

Tesla is recalling over 1.6 million electric vehicles in China due to problems with automatic assisted steering and door latch controls.
The recall will be addressed through remote upgrades, reducing the need for car owners to visit Tesla service centers. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Cars

Tesla recalls 1.6 million electric vehicles in China

Tesla is recalling over 1.6 million electric vehicles in China due to issues with automatic assisted steering and door latch controls.
The recall includes both domestically produced and imported Tesla models made between October 2022 and November 2023.
Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has built close ties with Chinese officials despite strained US-China relations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Cars

Tesla Sales Rebound After Steep Price Cuts

Tesla sales jumped in Q4 2023 after price cuts and tax breaks on electric vehicles.
Tesla sold 1.8 million vehicles in 2023 and is on track to sell more than two million cars in 2024. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Cars

China's BYD is selling more electric cars than Tesla

BYD surpassed Tesla in Q4 2023 to become the world's largest electric car company.
BYD sold a record number of cars in 2023, including 525,409 BEVs in the final quarter. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

China's EV Champion BYD Will Take on the World in 2024

BYD is focusing on international expansion as its next priority
BYD aims to overtake Tesla as the bestselling pure EV maker in 2024 [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Cars

China's Tesla killer? Phone maker Xiaomi unveils first electric car

Xiaomi announced its first electric vehicle, the SU7, which will compete with Tesla's Model S.
The SU7 will have a range of up to 500 miles and feature self-driving capabilities and an entertainment system compatible with Xiaomi's smartphones. [ more ]
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Axios
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Scoop: Biden preparing to keep many of Trump's China tariffs

The Biden administration is considering keeping many of Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports in place and increasing duties on electric vehicles and critical minerals.
Biden wants to put his own stamp on these tariffs and show a tough stance toward China to counter Trump's claims of being 'soft' on China. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
4 months ago
Business

3 Drivers of China's Booming Electric Vehicle Market

China accounts for more than half of the electric vehicles on roads worldwide, with new EV sales growing by 82% in 2022.
China's success in the EV market can be attributed to their approach of experimenting in adjacent industries, encouraging operational solutions, and focusing on core technology. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Cars

China Auto Giant BYD Sells More Electric Vehicles Than Ever

BYD sold three million battery-powered cars in 2023, a 62% increase over 2022, despite heavy competition and a price war in the Chinese EV industry.
Chinese automakers are expected to have sold about 9.4 million electric vehicles and hybrids in 2023, with sales expected to rise again to 11.5 million in 2024. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Cars

New car market grew by almost 18% in 2023 driven by businesses investing into new fleets

The number of new cars registered in the UK grew by 17.9% in 2023, driven by businesses investing in new fleets.
The rise in new cars is below pre-pandemic levels by 17.7%, but the market is building back with the best year since the pandemic. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Cars

Technical headaches put the brakes on GM's big EV push

General Motors ended 2023 as the number one automaker in the US, selling 2.6 million new vehicles, with a 14.1% increase from 2022.
GM had a strong year in EV sales, with a 93% YoY increase, but the discontinued Chevrolet Bolt accounted for the majority of those sales. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Cars

General Motors Reports a 14% Jump in U.S. Auto Sales in 2023

General Motors reported a 14% increase in sales of new vehicles in the US last year, selling 2.6 million cars and light trucks.
Sales of electric vehicles surpassed one million for the first time, but growth is slower than expected. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Cars

Amazing': Queensland mum uses electric car to save' son's life with dialysis during power outage

An electric vehicle owner has used her car's emergency power system to run her 11-year-old son's lifesaving dialysis machine and another has ridden to the rescue of his neighbours after devastating storms cut power in south-east Queensland.
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Cars

Chinese smartphone company says it wants to build a Porsche challenger

Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi has debuted its luxury electric vehicle, the Speed Ultra 7, aimed at competing with Tesla and Porsche.
Xiaomi aims to become a top-five automaker within the next two decades.
The Speed Ultra 7 will come in two configurations, with different powertrains and range capabilities. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Cars

The $7,500 tax credit for electric cars will see big changes in 2024. What to know

Starting in 2024, the federal tax credit for electric vehicles will be available as an instant rebate at dealerships.
However, fewer vehicles are expected to qualify for the full $7,500 credit. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

New law requires at least 22% of cars sold in the UK to be zero-emission

New rules in the UK require car manufacturers to sell a minimum proportion of zero-emission vehicles or pay fines.
The threshold for zero-emission vehicle sales will increase annually until it reaches 100% by 2035. [ more ]
Design Milk
4 months ago
Design

A Puzzling Miniature EV Concept Delivers Maximum Modularity

The HW Electro Puzzle is a small electric vehicle with maximized capacity and a contemporary design.
The design of the Puzzle focuses on minimizing waste and increasing manufacturing efficiency. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Western Anxiety About Chinese EVs Could Prove Self-Defeating

China hawks have the upper hand in the political battle over electric vehicles.They should be wary of overplaying it.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Web design

Hyundai's IONIQ Pixel Toy Illuminating the Future and the Evolution of EV Design - Yanko Design

Hyundai Motor Company has launched its dedicated electric vehicle brand, IONIQ, and is committed to redefining the automotive landscape.
The IONIQ Pixel Toy Flashlight is an innovative accessory that showcases Hyundai's commitment to design and technology. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Digital life

Apple Is Being Overtaken by Chinese Smartphone Rivals-in Cars

Huawei, Xiaomi introduce electric vehicles designed to work with their phones
After a decade, Apple still hasn't introduced an Apple car.
WIRED
4 months ago
Cars

Cars Are Getting Bigger. Can Smarter Software Make Them Safer?

Automobiles have gotten much bigger in recent years, alarming road safety experts.
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