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Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Treasury Department on Friday gave automakers additional flexibility on battery mineral requirements for electric vehicle tax credits on some crucial trace minerals from China, such as graphite. 1 restricting Chinese content in batteries eligible for EV tax credits of up to USD 7,500, which sharply cut the number of eligible vehicles.

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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, engineering simulation software company Ansys commissioned a global survey of 16,037 adults resulting in some insights about consumer attitudes toward vehicle electrification. US respondents are most likely to buy an EV if the government offers a federal/state tax credit.

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China takes grievances over Biden EV policy to the WTO

Green Car Reports

New rules for the federal EV tax credit enacted in 2022 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act are "discriminatory" and "seriously distorted" the global EV supply chain, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.

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Tesla Reveals New Model 3 for Some Global Markets

The Truth About Cars

Rumors have pointed to the automaker starting production in the country first, and Chinese buyers are a vitally important group for the company. but the timing will likely coincide with production starting at its American factories to meet federal tax credit requirements.&

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

Baua Electric

Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD were the two global contenders for most EV sales in 2023. The Chinese automaker appears to have shelved plans to sell passenger cars in the U.S., 7,500 EV tax credit on some of its models, potentially affecting sales in this market. automaker in the fourth quarter.

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

The Truth About Cars

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. others might.

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Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

Baua Electric

Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. The aim is to reduce EV prices as the automakers look to Chinese automakers with low-cost models like BYD. With the $7,500 EV tax credit, the EV starts at under $40,000.

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