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Why Did Trump Propose a 100-Percent Tariff on Mexican Auto Imports?

The Truth About Cars

Earlier this week, Donald Trump suggested that he would impose a 100 percent tariff on select automobiles manufactured in Mexico — sending the industry into a minor tizzy. Having done some digging into the matter, Trump only appears to be targeting Chinese vehicles being manufactured south of the border. Think of it.

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Indian carmakers set to propose import duty rollback, but Tesla will miss out

Teslarati

Indian automakers are finally set on proposing the idea of budging on import duties that would allow foreign automakers to sell cars in the market for a reduced tax. “The message from Goyal was clear – if companies don’t come up with a proposal on lowering taxes, the government will do it for them,” the source said.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

Green Car Congress

For instance, a California-specific (United States) study suggests that EVs require new business and promotion strategies during sales processes, while a study across four US states and an investigation in Ontario (Canada) find that the (lack of) salespersons EV knowledge and positive attitude can influence customers’ purchasing decisions.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

Green Car Congress

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $29,125—$6,075 less than electric vehicles produced by other mainstream automobile manufacturers—for the base ES model before a federal tax credit of $7,500 and available state financial incentives (subject to availability of funding).

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