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Malaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands
Starting July 1 of this year, local tariffs for imported EVs to Malaysia will increase based on the value of the vehicle. Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said in a statement earlier this month, May 2026, that the significant policy shift is designed to protect national automakers … [continued]
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March Sees Record New Plugin Vehicle Sales in Australia
Ever increasing petrol and diesel prices are fueling a surge in interest in plugin cars. As reported by CleanTechnica here and here. It looks like every second-hand EV has sold and the ones still available have increased in price. But what about the new car market? Data released in the … [continued]
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Is The Urban Cruiser Toyota’s Placeholder As It Pivots To BEVs In The Philippines?
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) previewed the Urban Cruiser EV earlier this year before formally pricing it last week, positioning it as its most affordable fully electric offering. At P2.135 million (~$38,000), it undercuts the bZ4x launched last December at P2.699 million (~$44,700), offering a clearer signal of how the world’s … [continued]
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Which of the 132 Chinese EV Automakers Will Enter Canada
Will the Chinese use Canada as their North American beachhead? This story has been updated with additional details and recalculation of the forecasts. As Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers look beyond Europe and Southeast Asia, Canada is quietly emerging as the most realistic entry point into North America. It combines stringent … [continued]
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Australia EV Sales — January 2026 Update, Spotlight on the BYD Atto 1
In January 2026, over 12,000 Australian motorists joined the electric vehicle ecosystem. Out of 87,092 light vehicles sold, 7,409 were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 5,161 were plugin hybrids (PHEVs). That is a penetration rate of 16%. Not too shabby to start the year off. Remember that the penetration rate … [continued]
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