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Bad News: Record Oil Imports into China in 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

China is well known as the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) market. In 2023, 25% of auto sales in China were sales of full electric vehicles. continued] The post Bad News: Record Oil Imports into China in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica. It is a standard of the rapid, uplifting EV revolution.

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Rivian grades chargers, China's battery problem, EV ownership cost: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

China is making too many EV batteries. Rivian is applying real-world letter grades to EV fast-chargers for smoother route planning. And despite depreciation woes, many EVs still pay back big over five years of ownership. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian has announced that it’s rating EV fast-chargers for real-world.

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Tesla China launches zero downpayment program for inventory vehicles

Teslarati

Tesla China has announced a zero downpayment program for inventory Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers. The program, which is likely a way for the company to boost its domestic sales in China, was announced by the electric vehicle maker in a post on its official Weibo account. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Genesis GV60 review, plug-in hybrid pass, China WTO complaint: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

China complains to the WTO. Plug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. And we drive the Genesis GV60, just as Genesis reveals there’s more on the way for this compact luxury EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Jaguar goes Tesla, Britain backtracks on EVs, China charge port: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And don’t expect Tesla’s NACS to spread to China anytime soon. Jaguar jumps on with Tesla’s charge port and Supercharger access. Automakers are irked by Britain’s backtracking on EV policy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tesla China ends Q1 2024 on a strong note with 17.3k insurance registrations

Teslarati

Tesla China’s estimated domestic vehicle sales ended the first quarter of 2024 on a strong note. As per industry watchers, Tesla China saw 17,300 new vehicle insurance registrations for the week of March 25-March 31 — the highest in 2024 so far. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. year-over-year.

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Hybrid EV mode, support for Tesla standard, Lucid and Fisker in China: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Lucid and Fisker want to sell vehicles in China soon. What will EV mode on your hybrid do? And support for the Tesla EV charging standard builds from charging networks and hardware makers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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