FridayApr 05, 2024 10:00 am

Chinese Tech Company Sees Shares Rise 16% After EV Launch

Shares of Chinese company Xiaomi soared by 16% after the Beijing-based tech company launched an electric sports car to significant market interest. Although there were predictions of Xiaomi losing close to $10,000 per car in 2024, its shares surged as investor interest in the tech firm exploded following its announcement and reached their highest level in more than two years. Xiaomi shares went up by another 9% amid investor anticipation for its debut electric car, adding a whopping $4 billion to Xiaomi's valuation and putting the tech company's valuation above established carmakers. The Chinese company's value ultimately peaked at $55…

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WednesdayApr 03, 2024 10:00 am

China Accuses US at WTO of ‘Discriminatory’ Electric Vehicle Subsidies

China is accusing the United States of providing “discriminatory” electric vehicle subsidies and has begun proceedings at the World Trade Organization. The electric vehicle subsidies in question are part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and are meant to boost the growth of a domestic electric-vehicle-battery supply chain while limiting America's reliance on China. U.S. lawmakers sought to achieve this goal by making battery electric cars with battery components manufactured in China, North Korea, Iran and Russia ineligible for federal tax credits worth $3,500 to $7,500. Only drivers buying electric vehicles with battery components manufactured in the United States or…

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MondayApr 01, 2024 10:00 am

Nissan Sets Sights on Slashing EV Production Cost by 30% by 2030

Japanese carmaker Nissan has set its sights on cutting the cost of producing battery electric vehicles by close to one-third by the end of the decade. The move is designed to help the company compete against Chinese manufacturers. The automaker sold a whopping 3.4 million cars worldwide in 2023 and is looking to boost its vehicle sales by an additional million units over the next three years. Nissan’s plan to reduce electric vehicle production costs will involve launching 30 new models through 2026, with 16 of those being electric cars. If Nissan’s plan is successful, electric cars will account for…

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