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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tax exemption for EV purchases and non-financial support remain in place, after an extension, as the automotive industry is seen as one of the key drivers of economic growth. Some province-led support and investment also remains in place and plays an important role in China’s EV landscape.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It has established itself as a firm leader in the green car race thanks to the success of the Toyota Prius and Japanese government ecological perks including tax breaks have helped ease the drop in sales with the Prius topping the sales charts in its home country for two successive months. Why the race is on.

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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

Plug In India

The climate clock is ticking and we have to start hitting polluters where it counts–in the money. ICE vehicles will attract carbon taxes in many countries due to the air pollution they cause. In the USA, environmentalists are now calling for a boycott of the brand. Get the F outta here." Why would people buy Toyota ICE cars then?

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