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China is Unhappy with the Inflation Reduction Act and Has Complained to the WTO

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Among many other things, the Inflation Reduction Act changed the way EV tax credits work in the United States. With an eye on reducing America’s dependence on Chinese batteries and materials, the Act incentivizes automakers to source materials from free-trade-compliant countries and build EVs in North America.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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battery-supply deal with China’s CATL, Car News China reports. The deal reportedly being discussed would bring that partnership to North America in the form of a joint battery plant located in either the U.S. or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. car manufacturing.”

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Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales, but BYD outsold it in Q4

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Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD were the two global contenders for most EV sales in 2023. Tesla has used price cuts to help jolt sales, but BYD has its own battery business, giving it greater control over prices. Its new Blade battery, focused on safety and longevity , has earned a good reputation already.

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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?

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BCG estimates that most automakers lose around $6,000 on each EV they effectively sell for $50,000, that price accounting for any tax credits or other incentives the customer might be eligible for. market if heavily-subsidized Chinese EVs ever break through here. market if heavily-subsidized Chinese EVs ever break through here.

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Survey: Younger US drivers are more open to Chinese EVs

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drivers are more open to driving vehicles from Chinese brands than their older counterparts, according to a new AutoPacific survey. But concerns about how Chinese brands manage data privacy were high regardless of age. No vehicles from Chinese brands are currently sold in the U.S., Younger U.S.

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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse

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Which automaker said it’s aiming for its future EV batteries to last longer? 4 to the list, we revisited and updated our roundup of which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit. It’s still not a long list compared to last year, due to much stricter rules for battery components and critical minerals, but it’s growing.

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Tesla supplier sheds light on graphite supply challenge for EV battery manufacturers [Editorial]

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Graphite is an essential part of a lithium-ion battery. There are many challenges that EV battery manufacturers might face in the graphite market as electric vehicle demand continues to rise. Graphite is often an overlooked essential mineral when people think of EV batteries.