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Ford asks suppliers for ideas to cut EV costs in an all-win-or-lose push for profitability

Electrek

Ford is putting “everything on the table” to keep up with Tesla and fast-rising Chinese EV makers like BYD. In a new memo, Ford asked suppliers about ideas to cut EV costs after its Model e unit continued to bleed billions in Q1.

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Chinese EVs in the US? Stellantis’ CEO is open to the idea if governments block exports

Electrek

Just days after Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares divulged the automotive conglomerate was mulling building electric vehicles for joint venture partner Leapmotor in Europe, the always interesting Tavares spoke further, sharing an openness to also assemble the Chinese EVs in North America, most likely the US, if necessary. Here’s the latest.

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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. And could the Rivian R3 help EV revive small cars in America? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Comment on US announces tariff hike on Chinese EVs from 25% to 100% by John Hanna

CN EV Post

So how can a Chinese OEM come to America, spend billions opening a plant, knowing both that outlay, as well as the continuing costs of labour will effectively hasten bankruptcy for the young Chinese EV start-ups which is virtually all of their eV-makers.

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Ford asks suppliers for ideas to cut EV costs in an all-win-or-lose push for profitability

Baua Electric

Ford is putting “everything on the table” to keep up with Tesla and fast-rising Chinese EV makers like BYD. In a new memo, Ford asked suppliers about ideas to cut EV costs after its Model e unit continued to bleed billions in Q1. With “Everything on the table,” Ford is seeking investment ideas that support profitability.

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Europe Faces A Flood Of Chinese Electric Cars. How Should It Respond?

CleanTechnica EVs

In a sense, the Chinese car industry is like a bees' nest that is ready to swarm. The US market is definitely cool to the idea of Chinese-made electric cars, but lots of European countries The market for electric cars in China is red hot. It wants to branch out and establish new markets elsewhere.

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Europe may slap retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs

Baua Electric

Possible “remedies” on the table include retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs. Back in October 2023, Europe launched its formal investigation into the Chinese EV industry, as European companies are struggling to compete with the cheap, high-tech Chinese imports, made by low-cost labor, entering the European Union.

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