China’s Edge in an Oil Shock: Electric Cars and Renewables
cross-posted from : https://slrpnk.net/post/35299204 [https://slrpnk.net/post/35299204] > Beijing’s decades-long push to reduce its dependence on foreign oil with huge investments in clean energy sources like electric vehicles is now paying off.
Buick GL8 Encasa electric MPV with 646 hp launched in China
BYD's Brazil plant secures 100,000 vehicle orders from Argentina and Mexico
"High gas prices are fuelling demand for electric vehicles as drivers seek to save money"
Ather Energy expanded its service network to 500 centres, nearly doubling from 277 in FY25, while rival Ola Electric is cutting its retail network to 550 stores from 700. The contrast reflects divergent performances: Ather reported Rs 954 crore revenue and cut losses by 57% in Q3 FY26, while Ola Electric saw revenue decline 55% to Rs 470 crore. In February 2026, Ather held 18.43% market share versus Ola's 3.55%.
Mobile charging robots in China convert any parking space into an EV charging point
Volkswagen reclaims top spot in China car sales, BYD falls to fourth as EV subsidies fade
Volkswagen reclaimed car sales dominance in China, the world’s largest auto market, in the first two months of 2026 when Toyota (7203.T), opens new tab also regained ground, both overtaking local electric vehicle champion BYD, amid fading subsidies for greener cars. … The legacy automakers’ comeback in the market where they have been struggling to catch up with local rivals in EVs comes as purchase tax exemptions on electric cars expire and Beijing scales back subsidies for trading in EVs. … BYD, which unseated VW as the biggest carmaker in China by sales in 2024 and held onto the crown last year, fell to fourth place with 7.1% market share in the January-February period when its overall sales posted the biggest drop since the pandemic. …
My wife and I were talking about #ElectricVehicles today, as our car was running low on gas and prices spiked to $162.5 in and around Innisfil. So of course my thoughts drifted to the cause of the latest impact on those of us still burning #FossilFuels. It's time for some storey telling.
His royal orangeness, the stable genius occupying the White House, sets the stage for this tragic comedy on day one of his administration. With the stroke of a pen in his tiny little hand, he signs an executive order killing all #EV mandates and revoking unspent rebate funds.
#Trump
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63495060/president-trump-revokes-biden-ev-mandates/
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