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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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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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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China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada

China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada

In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle – either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid. That is a significant rise from just five years ago, when EV sales amounted to fewer than 1 in 20 new car sales, according to the International Energy Agency, an intergovernmental organization examining energy use around the world. In the U.S., however, EV sales have lagged, only reaching 1 in 10 in 2024. By contrast, in China, the world’s largest car mark...
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City’s electric vehicle chargers require subsidies to run: Council

City’s electric vehicle chargers require subsidies to run: Council

New information to city council showed that the city’s EV charging stations cannot run without some subsidies. (City of Saskatoon/submitted) Article content Saskatoon’s electric vehicle chargers at Lawson Civic Centre and Lakewood Civic Centre cannot currently operate without taxpayer support. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get excl...
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3 Top Electric Vehicle (EV) Stocks to Buy in July

3 Top Electric Vehicle (EV) Stocks to Buy in July

Key Points Rivian and Lucid Group share prices have plenty of upside. But there’s one classic EV stock investors shouldn’t ignore. 10 stocks we like better than Lucid Group › If you’re looking for huge growth potential, check out electric car stocks. These businesses are hard to get off the ground. But once growth begins, it can be hard to stop. Just take a look at Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). Since 2010, its shares have increased in value by more than 23,000%. Looking to grow your...
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China-backed electric vehicle testing centre could be established in Hungary

China-backed electric vehicle testing centre could be established in Hungary

Daily News Hungary July 10, 2025 News To Go The ZalaZONE Automotive Test Track. Illustration. Photo: MTI/Katona Tibor Hungary and China could set up a centre for developing, testing and certifying new energy vehicles and their energy storage systems in Zalaegerszeg (W Hungary), the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground told MTI. The China-US Green Fund, Zhongzhi Zhitong Testing Technology and Automotive Proving Ground Zala have signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing an alternative ene...
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Electric Vehicles to Get Cheaper in Pakistan with New Rs. 9 Billion Subsidy Plan

Electric Vehicles to Get Cheaper in Pakistan with New Rs. 9 Billion Subsidy Plan

The Sharif-led government has launched the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy, introducing a Rs. 9 billion subsidy to promote eco-friendly transportation across Pakistan. This initiative will support the purchase of 116,000 electric bikes and 3,100 electric rickshaws. To make the process smooth and transparent, a fully digital platform will be used. Applicants will be able to register and track their applications online, ensuring fair distribution and easy access for everyone. The overall NE...
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U.S. Electric Vehicle Adoption Plummets

U.S. Electric Vehicle Adoption Plummets

Tsvetana Paraskova Tsvetana is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing for news outlets such as iNVEZZ and SeeNews.  More Info Premium Content By Tsvetana Paraskova – Jun 07, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT EV interest among U.S. drivers has dropped to 16%, the lowest since 2019. Key deterrents include high upfront costs, limited charging infrastructure, and concerns over long-distance suitability. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles are gaining favor as more practical alterna...
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