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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. And could the Rivian R3 help EV revive small cars in America? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Meet BYD’s first ute: Chinese brand’s plug-in hybrid dual-cab caught without camouflage

EV Central

BYD’s incoming ute has been capture without camouflage, giving us our first proper look at what the plug-in hybrid dual-cab will be bringing to the fight against the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. The post Meet BYD’s first ute: Chinese brand’s plug-in hybrid dual-cab caught without camouflage appeared first on EV Central.

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Geely launches Methanol Hybrid Emgrand in China market

Green Car Congress

Geely recently launched its Methanol Hybrid Emgrand ( earlier post ) in the Chinese market. The methanol hybrid is based on Geely’s fourth-generation B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand sedan. Geely also offers a non-hybrid methanol-fueled version of the Emgrand. The hybrid houses a 1.8L

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

Green Car Congress

Geely is testing the world’s first methanol hybrid sedan in sub -40 °C (-40 ?F) F) Arctic conditions in the frigid northern Chinese province of Heilongjiang. Geely’s latest Methanol Hybrid Emgrand is based on Geely Auto’s fourth-generation B-Segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand sedan. The sedan houses a 1.8L

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

Electrek

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Stellantis production affected by cyberattack on Chinese supplier

Teslarati

Multiple car brands under Stellantis were affected by a cyberattack on Chinese supplier, Yanfeng International Automotive Co. The invested in Chinese automaker Leapmotor recently to expand its global electric vehicles (EV) sales. billion in the Chinese company. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the XC90 plug-in hybrid. tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out? With bipartisan pressure to dissuade Chinese automakers from selling their products in the U.S., Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. And will a U.S.

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