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Bikes overtake cars in Paris
Paris (AFP) April 11, 2024 Bicycles have passed cars as a means of transport in Paris according to a recent study, a city official said Thursday. "Ten years ago who could have predicted that bicycles would overtake cars. Yet, it's happened," deputy mayor in charge of transport David Belliard posted on X. The study by the Institut Paris Region, an urban planning agency, found that Parisians opted for bicycles for 11.2 percent of their trips within the city itself, compared to only 4.3 percent for cars. Walking was the ... read more |
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Volkswagen to invest additional 2.5 bn euros in ChinaShanghai (AFP) April 11, 2024 German carmaking giant Volkswagen Group said Thursday it would invest 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to expand its operations in China as it tries to prevent a sales slide in its most important market. ... more 
Aston Martin to make petrol cars 'for as long as allowed'London (AFP) April 11, 2024 British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda will continue to produce traditional combustion-engine vehicles for as long as legally possible, its boss told UK media this week. ... more 
Bumpy ride for electric cars in EuropeLillestrom, Norway (AFP) April 11, 2024 Electric cars are a key part of Europe's green transition plans but the road ahead remains littered with obstacles with 10 years to go before a crucial milestone. ... more 
Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit from fatal crashSan Francisco (AFP) April 9, 2024 Tesla has settled with the family of an engineer killed when his Model X crashed in Silicon Valley six years ago, avoiding a trial, according to court filings Monday. ... more |
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Green truckin': US finalizes new heavy-vehicle pollution standardsWashington (AFP) Mar 29, 2024 Following last week's crackdown on car emissions, President Joe Biden's administration on Friday unveiled finalized pollution standards for trucks, placing vehicle tailpipes at the forefront of his climate crisis agenda. ... more 
China's Xiaomi enters car market with new electric vehicleBeijing (AFP) Mar 28, 2024 Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi launched its first electric vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market. ... more 
China's competitive car market at heart of global EV revolutionBeijing (AFP) Mar 28, 2024 China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday. ... more 
Hyundai to invest more than $50 bn in South Korea in major EV pushSeoul (AFP) Mar 27, 2024 Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting the development and production of electric vehicles. ... more
Chinese EV giant BYD announces record annual profit for 2023Beijing (AFP) Mar 26, 2024 Chinese battery and automotive giant BYD achieved a record profit in 2023, annual results showed Tuesday, despite fierce competition in the country as demand for electric vehicles grows. ... more |
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China files WTO complaint over US electric vehicle subsidies
Beijing (AFP) Mar 26, 2024 China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over US subsidies for its new energy vehicle sector, Beijing said Tuesday, accusing Washington of unfair competition. The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) "formulates discriminatory subsidy policies for new energy vehicles," said China's Ministry of Commerce, referencing a classification that includes electric cars and hybrids. It added that the IRA "distorts fair competition, seriously disrupts global new energy vehicle industrial a ... read more 
Nissan unveils plan to shrink EV production costsTokyo (AFP) Mar 25, 2024 Japanese auto giant Nissan said Monday it will slash production costs for next-generation electric vehicles by 30 percent as it competes with fast-growing Chinese rivals. ... more |
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Biden admin unveils strict auto standards to speed electric shift New York (AFP) Mar 20, 2024 President Joe Biden's administration announced Wednesday revised pollution standards for cars and trucks meant to accelerate the US auto industry's shift to electric to mitigate climate change. ... more 
14 killed, 37 injured in north China road tunnel accidentBeijing (AFP) Mar 20, 2024 Fourteen people were killed and 37 others injured after a bus crashed inside an expressway tunnel in northern China, state media reported Wednesday. ... more 
Renault CEO urges 'Marshall Plan' for Europe electric vehiclesParis (AFP) Mar 19, 2024 The chief executive of French automaker Renault called Tuesday for a European "Marshall Plan" to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions in the face of Chinese competition. ... more 
AI titan Nvidia ramps up collaboration with Chinese auto giantsSan Jose, United States (AFP) Mar 19, 2024 Nvidia on Monday announced a major expansion of its collaboration with world-leading BYD and other Chinese electric car makers, including on the development of autonomous AI-boosted vehicles. ... more 
Ex-VW boss faces September trial over 'dieselgate' scandalFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Mar 15, 2024 Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn will go on trial in September for his role in the carmaker's emissions-cheating scandal, a German court said Friday, nine years after the saga began. ... more |
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