Tag: EU tariffs
Paris Auto Show — European OEMs Strike Back
(But will it be enough?) The 2026 Paris Auto Show felt different this year. Despite some notable absences (BMW, MG, most Japanese OEMs…), it was bigger than in past editions. The bright, confident stands of Chinese automakers—from BYD to Geely to XPENG—signal a new era in Europe’s car market, one … [continued]
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Europe EV Sales Report: Record Month — BEVs Reach 30% Market Share!
BEVs jumped 51% YoY in an off-season month. BEVs remain in high demand in Europe, even in a holiday month, like August. This month, along with July, is unusual because in Europe, most makers and their models slow down their operations because of the holiday season, with the exceptions being … [continued]
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Glut Of Chinese Plug-In Hybrids Threatens European Automakers
When the EU decided to put tariffs on electric cars manufactured in China two years ago, CleanTechnica contributor José Pontes pointed out that they only applied to battery electric cars. He predicted the policy would spur Chinese manufacturers to prioritize plug-in hybrids. His powers of prognostication have proven eerily prescient, as … [continued]
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Are the EV Tariffs Working? Western Carmakers Shifted Production to EU, but Chinese Brands Continue to Grow — Analysis
Imports of Chinese batteries, which face virtually no tariffs, increased seven fold. The EU’s electric car tariffs succeeded in reducing the market share of EVs made in China, according to T&E analysis of the trade measures. But while the share of electric cars produced in China by western brands fell, imports … [continued]
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European Union Going To Put Tariffs On Plugin Hybrids From China Now?
China has rapidly electrified its auto market, which is by far the largest auto market in the world. The country accounts for about half of the world’s electric vehicle sales, and 63% of the country’s auto sales were plugin vehicles last month. As the market has ramped up and gotten … [continued]
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