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- 1Trump administration to slash clean car emissions rules▼Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
The Trump administration is moving to significantly roll back US clean car rules designed to cut climate-warming emissions from vehicles. The decision would loosen tailpipe pollution and fuel efficiency standards that have pushed automakers toward electric vehicles. Environmental groups are expected to challenge the move, while carmakers face uncertainty over future regulatory requirements in the American market.
- 2Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards, Alarming Climate and EV Advocates▼Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market
The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel-economy standards, a policy change that critics say will increase emissions, worsen air pollution and undermine the electric vehicle market. The rollback is being reported as a significant blow to climate and public health goals, with automakers and environmental groups expected to weigh in on the consequences for the EV industry.
- 3Two Chinese EV Makers Announce Deal Amid Industry Consolidation▼Two of China’s EV Makers Announce a Deal as Auto Industry Moves Toward Consolidation
Two Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have announced a deal, a sign that the country's crowded EV market is entering a phase of consolidation. The agreement comes as intensifying price competition and overcapacity push weaker players toward mergers, partnerships or exits, and analysts see it as an early marker of broader restructuring in China's auto industry.
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Electric vehicles have outsold gasoline and diesel cars in Europe for the first time, marking a historic milestone in the shift away from combustion engines. The figures highlight how quickly European buyers are moving to battery-powered models as automakers expand their electric lineups and regulations tighten. Industry observers are calling it a symbolic turning point for the continent's car market.
- 5US Rolls Back Clean Car Standards as World Moves On●America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On Without Us U.S. regulators are trying to slow down the t
US regulators are moving to weaken fuel economy standards and slow the transition to electric vehicles, prompting criticism that America is abandoning the clean car shift just as it accelerates elsewhere. Commentators argue Europe and China will continue pushing EV adoption regardless, leaving the US auto industry at risk of falling behind in a global market that is not waiting for Washington.
- 6CATL Unveils EV Battery With Six-Minute Charge, 1,000-km Range▼TECHNOLOGY: China’s CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery maker CATL has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery that it says can recharge in just six minutes and deliver a range of 1,000 kilometers. The announcement, made in China, highlights the company's push to lead the global EV battery market by tackling the two biggest consumer concerns: charging time and driving range.
- 7EV Sales Fell 41% in January, Yet Some Brands Grew●EV Sales Crashed 41% In January—But These Brands Still Grew
Electric vehicle sales reportedly dropped 41% in January, but a handful of brands still managed to grow during the slump. The figures point to a sharp seasonal slowdown or cooling demand in parts of the EV market, while certain automakers bucked the trend and expanded their sales. The report is drawing attention from industry watchers tracking whether the broader EV slowdown is temporary or a sign of deeper market trouble.
- 8Geely and Nio Announce Deal as China's EV Sector Consolidates●Two of China's EV Makers Announce a Deal as Auto Industry Moves Toward Consolidation https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/
Two Chinese electric vehicle makers, Geely and Nio, have announced a deal, according to a New York Times report. The agreement is being read as a sign that China's crowded EV market, marked by intense price competition and thin margins, is entering a phase of consolidation, with weaker automakers expected to merge or be absorbed by larger rivals.
- 9EV market share rises in 47 states as ICE sales fall▼By the Numbers: EV market share increases in 47 states, ICE vehicle sales drop in Q2
New quarterly figures show electric vehicle market share increased in 47 US states in the second quarter, while sales of internal combustion engine vehicles declined. The broad-based gains suggest EV adoption is spreading beyond its traditional strongholds, and industry watchers are weighing what the shift means for dealers, automakers and charging infrastructure.
- 10Plug-in EV sales shares climb across diverse markets by August 2026●Plug-in #EV share of new passenger-car sales/registrations around August 2026, counting BEVs + PHEVs/EREVs. The remarkab
New data on plug-in electric vehicle sales shares for around August 2026 shows battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and extended-range cars making up a rising slice of new passenger-car registrations worldwide. Norway is again approaching a 100% share, but the notable point is that countries on different continents, income levels and electricity grids are now appearing alongside it, suggesting adoption is broadening rather than staying confined to wealthy, early-moving markets.
- 11Battery Shortages Push Over a Third of Car Buyers to Give Up▼Over 1/3 Car Buyers Abandon Purchase Plans Reluctantly Due To Lack Of Expected Batteries
More than a third of prospective car buyers are reluctantly abandoning their purchase plans because the vehicles they want do not come with the batteries they expected. The finding highlights how battery supply and specification gaps are directly affecting consumer demand in the electric vehicle market, leaving buyers unwilling to settle for alternatives.
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Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor has passed 1,000 retail locations across Europe, marking a rapid expansion of its dealer network on the continent. The milestone underlines the company's push to scale up sales of affordable electric cars in Europe, backed by its partnership with Stellantis, and signals growing competition for established European and Asian EV brands.
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Reports say the European Union is pressing the United Kingdom to introduce higher tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles. The request touches on post-Brexit trade friction, as the UK sets its own trade policy and has so far not matched the EU's duties on Chinese cars. Commenters are debating whether the UK will align with Brussels or keep its market open to cheaper Chinese imports.
- 14Tesla Roadster's $200,000 price tag draws criticism●"Tone-deaf Trillionaire Launches $200,000 Electric Supercar." The Time Is Ripe For A $200,000 Electric Sports Car…In Sau
Tesla has launched its long-delayed Roadster electric supercar at a price of about $200,000. Commentary around the launch calls the move tone-deaf, arguing few American buyers can afford such a vehicle in the current economy, with one writer suggesting demand may be stronger in wealthy markets like Saudi Arabia than in the United States.
- 15Volkswagen cuts EV prices by $12,500●Looking for an affordable EV? Volkswagen is cutting prices by $12,500.
Volkswagen is cutting prices on its electric vehicles by up to $12,500, in a move that makes its EV lineup notably more affordable in the US market. The announcement is drawing attention as buyers weigh cheaper electric options amid slowing EV demand growth and intensifying competition from rivals like Tesla, which has also slashed prices in recent months.
- 16Leapmotor Passes 1,000 Retail Locations in Europe●Leapmotor Now Has More Than 1,000 Retail Locations Across Europe
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor has surpassed 1,000 retail locations across Europe, a milestone in its rapid continental expansion. The company, backed by Stellantis, has been scaling its dealership network to boost sales of affordable electric models in European markets, intensifying competition with established automakers in the region's fast-growing EV segment.
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to launch its first car powered by a solid-state battery in 2027. Solid-state batteries promise greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and automakers worldwide are racing to bring them to market. BYD's timetable puts it among the frontrunners in the next generation of EV battery technology.
- 18BYD's 10 millionth Dynasty vehicle rolls off the line●The 10 millionth BYD Dynasty car rolled off the production line in China
BYD has produced its 10 millionth Dynasty-series vehicle, which rolled off the production line at the company's plant in China. The milestone underlines the pace of BYD's expansion from battery maker into the world's largest producer of new energy vehicles. The Dynasty line, including models such as the Han, Tang, Song and Qin, is central to the company's domestic sales lead over global rivals.