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AAM Calls Cheap Chinese EVs Built In Mexico “An Extinction Level Event”

CleanTechnica EVs

Cars built by Chinese companies like BYD in Mexico could have a devastating effect on American manufacturers, according to AAM. The post AAM Calls Cheap Chinese EVs Built In Mexico “An Extinction Level Event” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Economist says cheap Chinese EVs should be kept out of U.S. due to security risk

Teslarati

An economist is suggesting that cheap Chinese electric vehicles be kept out of the United States automotive market due to a “security risk,” which is an eerily similar situation that Tesla was put in a few years back in China. Tesla vehicles were looked at as potential spy devices for the U.S.

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A Chinese electric double decker bus for less than a cheap electric car?

Electrek

With car bloat so prevalent on US roads these days, you’d be hard pressed to find a compact car in any typical parking lot. And as an added bonus, this might just be the tallest vehicle I’ve ever featured as part of this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series! appeared first on Electrek.

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Chinese EVs hit with EU probe after massive surge of cheap electric vehicle imports

Electrek

The European Union launched an investigation over Chinese EV subsidies as the global markets are “now flooded with cheaper electric cars.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed the probe Wednesday, claiming Chinese EV makers benefit from state subsidies.

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This unbelievably cheap Chinese two-seater electric car goes 75 MPH

Electrek

Most of the fun and oddly-shaped electric vehicles we’ve found for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column have been rather slow, urban-style vehicles. But this supercheap electric car somehow got an extra serving of power before it left the factory, helping it achieve highway speeds.

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Senate Bill Seeks to Tariff Chinese Vehicles Out of Existence

The Truth About Cars

This week, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is introducing legislation to increase tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles this week with the stated goal of dealing with the “existential threat posed by China.” percent to 100 percent, including vehicles owned by Chinese-based automakers that are assembled in places like Mexico.

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Tariffs On Chinese EVs Now Exceed 100 Percent

The Truth About Cars

It’s no secret that Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding into international markets, but the U.S. President Biden recently announced sharp tariff increases on Chinese goods that range from consumer electronics to EVs, pushing the country’s government to promise retaliatory measures. Tariffs on electric vehicles are now 102.5

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