How Volvo is marketing its electric vehicles in a moment of uncertainty

How Volvo is marketing its electric vehicles in a moment of uncertainty

By Kimeko McCoy  •  September 24, 2025  • Ivy Liu President Donald Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill” ends a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit at the end of this month, which could impact EV sales — not to mention economic headwinds and tariff effects on auto prices. Through it all, Volvo is trying to grow its market share in the U.S. from 1 to 2% and push EV sales, according to Rafael Ugo, head of marketing at Volvo Car Americas. To do so, the global automotive brand is taki...
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China’s electric vehicle exports fuel Tajikistan’s green transition goals

China’s electric vehicle exports fuel Tajikistan’s green transition goals

A BYD showroom in the Tashkent City Mall in Uzbekistan. Central Asia is fast becoming a hotspot for imported Chinese-brand EVs. Image from Global Voices’ Climate Justice Fellow Zhaoyin Feng. Used with permission. This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad. Find more stories here. China has emerged as the key partner for...
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Master Changan Motors Limited to Launch Pakistan’s First CKD Range-Extended Hybrid Electric Vehicle (REEV) – The Deepal S05 with 1000+ km Combined Driving Range

Master Changan Motors Limited to Launch Pakistan’s First CKD Range-Extended Hybrid Electric Vehicle (REEV) – The Deepal S05 with 1000+ km Combined Driving Range

A new era of mobility is about to begin. This November 2025, Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) will roll out Pakistan’s first locally assembled Range-Extended Hybrid Electric Vehicle (REEV), the Deepal S05 — a premium C-segment SUV with a jaw-dropping 1000+ km combined driving range and pure electric drive powered by an on-board self-charging generator. “This launch marks a defining moment for Pakistan’s auto industry — we are not only addressing range anxiety but also shaping the f...
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Are we there yet? Everything you need to know about the electric vehicle revolution in Australia – The Guardian

Are we there yet? Everything you need to know about the electric vehicle revolution in Australia – The Guardian

Electric vehicles are increasingly common on Australian roads. But are we about to see the promised boom in new EV models? What about a thriving secondhand market? And are there enough charging stations to make “range anxiety” a thing of the past? Here’s everything you need to know about the journey ahead. Where are we starting from? Australians buy roughly a million new cars each year. Over the coming decade, at least half of all sales will need to be electric. Chris Jones, the president...
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Inside the rush to buy an electric vehicle

Inside the rush to buy an electric vehicle

When I last shopped for a new car seven years ago, my primary focus was on style, size, and color. This time around, I had to learn a whole new lexicon: capacity, range, regenerative braking, level-two charging, and more. That’s because, for the first time, I was in the market for an electric vehicle (EV). EV popularity has exploded in recent years, now comprising eight percent of new car purchases in the United States and more than 20 percent worldwide. Close to half of all car buyers in Chin...
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Canada’s tariff wall on Chinese electric vehicles is deepening dependence on the US

Canada’s tariff wall on Chinese electric vehicles is deepening dependence on the US

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Rivian breaks ground on $5 billion Georgia electric vehicle plant

Rivian breaks ground on $5 billion Georgia electric vehicle plant

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (AP) — It seems like a terrible time to build an electric vehicle plant in the United States, but Rivian Automotive leaders say they’re confident as the company starts long-delayed work on a $5 billion facility in Georgia. The money-losing California-based company broke ground Tuesday east of Atlanta despite President Donald Trump’s successful push to roll back electric vehicle tax credits. Starting Sept. 30, buyers will no longer qualify for savings of up to $7,500 per...
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Magna to assemble electric vehicles in Europe for Chinese automaker Xpeng

Magna to assemble electric vehicles in Europe for Chinese automaker Xpeng

Skip to content By: The Canadian Press Posted: 6:19 AM CDT Monday, Sep. 15, 2025 Print Email Read Later TORONTO – Magna International has signed a deal to assemble two electric vehicle models for Chinese automaker Xpeng in Europe. Read this article for free: To continue reading, please subscribe: Monthly Digital Subscription $1 per week for 24 weeks* Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Access News Break, our award-winning app P...
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Rivian begins $5 billion electric vehicle factory construction in Georgia, creating 7,500 jobs – NotebookCheck.net News

Rivian begins $5 billion electric vehicle factory construction in Georgia, creating 7,500 jobs – NotebookCheck.net News

The electric Rivian R2 SUV (Image source: Rivian) Rivian has kicked off the construction of its $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia, USA. The massive project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and be operational by 2028. Rivian has started constructing its second production facility in Georgia. The $5 billion factory will employ about 7,500 people and start rolling out electric cars in 2028. The massive plant straddles two counties, Walton and Morgan, east of Atlanta, and spans 2,000...
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Electric vehicle sales grew 25% worldwide but just 6% in North America

Electric vehicle sales grew 25% worldwide but just 6% in North America

Here’s some good news for a Friday afternoon: For 2025 through August, global electric vehicle sales have grown by 25 percent compared to the same eight months in 2024, according to the analysts at Rho Motion. That amounts to 12.5 million EVs, although the data combines both battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs for the total. However, that’s for global sales. In fact, EV adoption is moving even faster in Europe, which has grown by 31 percent so far this year (Rho says that BEV sales gr...
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