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California’s EV Sales Drop for the First Time; EV Mandates Could Go National by 2032 | Susan Shelley
Government Support Needed Amid EV Decline Urge Car Traders
Lowered uptake of EVs by private buyers has been attributed to weak consumer confidence and high interest rates.
Westminster Council to Charge for Parking Based on Vehicle CO2 Emissions
The new payment scheme comes amid criticism of the London council’s alleged unfair treatment of drivers and using ‘environmental grounds’ for profit.
Chinese EVs to Trigger Price War in Britain Amid Continued Battery Safety Concerns
China has now become world’s biggest exporter of cars for the first time, overtaking Japan, which comes amid the surge of sales of Chinese EV models in the UK.
New Rules Force Manufacturers to Sell Minimum of 22 Percent Electric Vehicles or Face Fines
The Department of Transport says it will increase the zero-emission vehicle mandate gradually from 22 percent in 2024 to 100 percent in 2035.
Opinion: 18 Reasons Why You Really Need an Electric Car
You’ve always wanted to live in a permanent Disneyland—believing that electric cars have zero emissions.
Guam ‘Highly Vulnerable’ to Chinese Attack: Official
A U.S. military base in Guam is at risk of Chinese attacks, as Beijing advances missile arsenals.
Electric Vehicles to Cost £3,400 More Unless Deal Done Over Post-Brexit Tariffs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says the price of electric vehicles imported from the European Union will go up by £3,400 from January.
Sales of Electric Cars to Private Owners Drop Amid Lack of Financial Subsidies
Demand for EVs doesn’t match the supply as private owners have been hit with a cost-of-living crisis, historically high inflation and high energy costs.
Electric Vehicles are Still too Expensive, say 56 Percent of Drivers Polled
Auto Trader’s Road to 2030 report found there were only nine electric models on sale in the UK for less than £30,000, compared to 11 models in 2022.
