Keywords: Electric Vehicles


Iran war accelerates EV adoption as electric vehicles hit a third of New Zealand car sales

The war in Iran has achieved what years of climate policy struggled to accomplish: pushing consumers worldwide toward electric vehicles at a remarkable pace. With crude oil prices topping $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, new data from New Zealand and the United Kingdom point to a sharp......

France boosts subsidies for electric vehicle charging stations in residential parking

France is set to significantly increase financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in residential buildings, in a move aimed at accelerating the transition to cleaner mobility. Starting April 1, the maximum subsidy available under the Advenir program will rise......

Geely Auto Europe aims to double vehicle projects by next year

Geely Auto Group, the Chinese automaker, announced plans to double the number of vehicle projects managed by its European technology hub by next year. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Europe and accelerate vehicle launches across the Zeekr, Lynk & Co, and Geely......

Morocco strengthens its position in electric vehicles despite European challenges

Morocco is solidifying its role in the electric vehicle sector, building on its reputation as a hub for vehicle assembly. The country is increasingly integrating into European value chains, while domestic electric car sales, though still small, are growing rapidly. Local assembly includes models such......

Volkswagen CEO urges German carmakers to learn from China’s industrial strategy

Oliver Blume, chief executive of Volkswagen, has suggested that German car manufacturers could benefit from adopting elements of China’s structured industrial planning as they navigate an increasingly competitive global market. In a recent interview, Blume highlighted China’s coordinated......

Morocco emerges as strategic automotive hub amid South Africa industry challenges

As South Africa’s automotive industry faces growing uncertainty, Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic industrial hub for global carmakers seeking stability and growth. Major manufacturers such as Stellantis and Volkswagen are reassessing their investment strategies in southern......

Bmw targets recovery in China with neue klasse electric platform

German automaker BMW is aiming to strengthen its position in China by launching its next-generation electric vehicle platform, known as “Neue Klasse,” as competition intensifies in the world’s largest car market. After a period marked by aggressive price reductions across the electric......

Tesla retail sales in China plunge 45 percent to lowest level since 2022

Tesla is facing mounting pressure in its two largest overseas markets after January 2026 data showed sharp sales declines in both China and Europe, as the company appoints its fourth global sales chief in 18 months. In China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, Tesla’s retail sales......

Tesla positions Morocco as strategic hub for African expansion

Tesla has officially entered the Moroccan market with the opening of its first pop-up store in Casablanca, signaling a broader strategy to expand across Africa. The launch marks a significant milestone for the electric vehicle giant as it looks to leverage Morocco’s industrial competitiveness and......