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Domestic US Automakers Still Need To Prepare For Chinese Competition

CleanTechnica EVs

News recently broke that the Biden administration plans to jack import taxes up on Chinese EVs, raising them from the current 25% to 100%. This would double the price of Chinese EVs, which would also not be eligible for federal point-of-sale tax credits. This move is obviously meant to protect.

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Lexus RZ range boost, tariff on China EVs, Ford and GM lose EV tax credit: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EV tax credit qualification gets murky in the new year. An even higher tariff on Chinese EVs is being considered. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And the Lexus RZ EV gets a lower-priced base model with more range. The 2024 Lexus RZ 300e adds more driving range to the only EV in the Toyota luxury brand’s U.S.

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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. is not a good way to spur innovation.

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Mexico Won't Offer EV Incentives to Chinese Automakers

The Truth About Cars

Chinese automakers are expanding into Mexico, with companies like BYD opening dealerships across the country. Automotive News reported that the country would not offer tax incentives or land discounts to Chinese automakers. They also want to take action to protect American EVs from cheap or subsidized Chinese models.

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How The Chinese-Made Volvo EX30 Will Deal With US Tariffs & Incentives

CleanTechnica EVs

Will it manage to avoid import tariffs and qualify for federal tax credits? The post How The Chinese-Made Volvo EX30 Will Deal With US Tariffs & Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica. The Volvo EX30 goes on sale in the US this summer.

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Survey: Younger US drivers are more open to Chinese EVs

Baua Electric

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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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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