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E-cars

Opinion

EV tariffs: Why stopping now would send the wrong signal

Shortly before the vote on longer-term tariffs on EVs from China, several member states, including Germany, are trying to counteract this plan. This is a mistake, write Cora Jungbluth and Etienne Höra in today's Opinion. The EU must also be able to defend itself against unfair competition.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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News

EU additional tariffs: How manufacturer Geely wants to respond

Together with Volvo, Geely manufactures the Lynk Co brand — which is also affected by the EU's additional tariffs on EVs. At the supplier trade fair Automechanika in Frankfurt, European brand boss Appelgren explains how the manufacturer intends to respond.

By Amelie Richter

News

Sánchez: EU must reconsider tariffs on Chinese EVs

Spain appears to have changed its position on the countervailing duties on Chinese EVs. During his visit to China, Prime Minister Sánchez called for a compromise. The country had previously supported the punitive tariffs.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

Wheel hub motor: How German technology could revolutionize EVs

Wheel hub motors are making a comeback. The German company DeepDrive may have achieved a breakthrough. Now, it wants to completely revolutionize electric cars and revitalize German technology on the Chinese market.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Analyse

Battery Regulation: Industry calls on Habeck to act

Five major industry associations are opposing new European regulations on the carbon footprint of electric car batteries. German companies are thus opening up a distribution battle over the question of where green industries are created in Europe.

By Manuel Berkel

Feature

CO2 fleet legislation contradicts Paris climate targets

The EU must immediately and comprehensively reform the CO2 fleet regulation of passenger cars. This is the demand of a group of researchers led by Thomas Koch from Karlsruhe KIT. Otherwise, the sector will be at odds with the Paris climate targets in 2030.

By Lukas Knigge