Nio Wants To Take Over Audi’s Troubled Plant In Belgium
InsideEVs
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
With Chinese carmakers facing up to 38% EU import duties, they are looking at alternatives.
Volvo Cars January global sales up 2%; Recharge models up 31%, for 40.7% of all cars sold
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
The increase was led by markets such as the UK, Italy and Belgium. to 11,783 cars in January due to the timing of the Chinese New Year. The share of fully electric cars stood at 16.2%. European sales for January reached 21,436 cars, up 14.7% compared with the same period last year. of the total sales in the region during the month.
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Volvo Car Corporation to start demonstration program of electric cars in Shanghai
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
In January 2011, Shanghai was selected as an international electric vehicle pilot city by the Chinese government and the Jiading district of Shanghai was announced as an electric vehicle demonstration zone. The Volvo C30 Electric is manufactured in the Volvo Cars Ghent plant in Belgium and finalized in the Torslanda plant in Sweden.
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First batch of the new MG4 EV models arrive in Europe
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
The first batch of MG Motor’s new pure electric vehicles MG4 EV or Mulan, the name for Chinese market, arrived at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Over 1,000 units of the vehicles departed from Shanghai Haitong terminal in July and are scheduled to be launched in China and nearly 20 major European countries on September 13.
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LanzaTech China JV reports 9M gallons of ethanol made from steel flue gas; new JV for PET
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 8, 2019
a joint venture between carbon recycler, LanzaTech, Shougang Group, a leading Chinese iron and steel producer, and its New Zealand partner, TangMing, have successfully produced more than 9 million gallons of ethanol from recycled steel mill emissions in their first year of operation.
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ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech break ground on €150M project to convert blast furnace carbon emissions to ethanol
Green Car Congress
JUNE 11, 2018
Leading steel and mining company ArcelorMittal has begun construction of new premises at its site in Ghent, Belgium, to house a new installation which will convert carbon-containing gas from its blast furnaces into bioethanol. Commissioning and first production is expected by mid-2020. Earlier post.).
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Honeywell UOP’s Methanol To Olefins technology selected for China coal chemical complex
Green Car Congress
JULY 6, 2011
The MTO process technology has been successfully demonstrated in a semi-commercial-scale unit built by Total Petrochemicals in Feluy, Belgium. It also offers flexibility in the quantity of propylene and ethylene produced, so producers can adjust their plant design to most effectively address market demands. Wison (Nanjing) Clean Energy Co.,
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Volvo Moves Up EX30 Ship Date to Slow Falling Sales in the U.S.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
import rules placed heavy tariffs on Chinese-built vehicles, impacting Volvo’s parent company and the EX30. Volvo said it would expand EX30 production to a facility in Belgium, from which it will deliver vehicles destined for the United States. Additionally, changes in U.S.
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Volvo suddenly shifts EX30, EX90 production to Belgium to avoid China-made EV tariffs
Baua Electric
JUNE 10, 2024
Volvo is reportedly shifting EV production to Belgium ahead of schedule. Production of the new Volvo EX30 and EX90 is moving to Belgium to avoid expected tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. Volvo announced it planned to build its new low-cost EX30 at its Ghent plant in Belgium last October.
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BYD Reveals Pre-sale Prices of European Passenger Car Range
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Chinese EV maker BYD revealed the pre-sale prices of its new European passenger car range. The world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries immediately introduces three full-electric passenger vehicles which will be delivered to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.
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Volvo hints the EX30 could be exported from Belgium to the US to avoid new EV tariffs
Baua Electric
JUNE 17, 2024
Meanwhile, Volvo suggested the US-bound EX30 could come from Belgium as it looks to avoid newly introduced tariffs. The European Commission revealed plans to impose additional tariffs on Chinese-made EVs by up to 38.1% Volvo plans to begin EX30 production in Ghent, Belgium, but not until 2025.
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Volvo is delaying EX30 budget EV in the U.S. until 2025
Teslarati
JULY 1, 2024
delivery of its EX30 budget compact electric vehicle (EV) until 2025, as the company moves production from China to Belgium. “However, due to changes in the global automotive landscape, the introduction of the EX30 in the US will be delayed while we ramp up EX30 production at our plant in Ghent, Belgium.
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Green Car Congress
JUNE 26, 2015
million) project is coordinated by steelmaker Arcelormittal Belgium NV. Among the milestones: In 2010, LanzaTech signed a deal with Baosteel, China’s largest steel and iron conglomerate, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to commercialize its technologies for producing ethanol from steel mill off gases. million (US$16.3-million)
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China replies to EU EV tariffs with anti-subsidy probe of its own
Teslarati
AUGUST 22, 2024
Whereas, China’s anti-subsidy probe was launched after the Dairy Association of China and the China Dairy Industry Association submitted an application to the Chinese government for an investigation to start. It will focus on Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Ireland, and Romania.
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Massive Tesla fleet sighted in Port of Zeebrugge for Europe’s apparent quarter-end push
Teslarati
JUNE 9, 2021
A recent video from the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium has provided a hint at Tesla’s plans to deliver as many vehicles as it can to customers in the European region this month. The minute-long video, which showed a good view of the port, featured a massive fleet of Tesla Model 3s that extended practically as far as the eye can see. .
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TM4 introduces new motor/generator for the commercial heavy-duty hybrid market: SUMO HP HV900
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 11, 2017
This new motor/generator will be shown at Busworld Kortrijk, taking place from 20-25 October 2017 in Kortrijk, Belgium. Its joint venture Prestolite Electric Propulsion Systems (PEPS), for instance, has seen its share of the Chinese market climb from 0.4% Earlier post.)
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Volvo To Reveal the EX30 Cross Country On February 10
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 29, 2025
Volvo is building them in China at the moment, subjecting them to tariffs on their way into the country, but will start production in Belgium later in 2025. Volvo delayed the EX30 to this year over what many suspected were the 100-percent tariffs enacted against Chinese vehicles.
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Stellantis, Leapmotor officially launch joint venture to sell Chinese EVs in Europe this fall
Baua Electric
MAY 14, 2024
The new JV, named “Leapmotor International,” will expand to sell Chinese EVs in Europe this fall, with additional markets to follow. billion stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor. Today’s event is merely a confirmation of a launch we’ve been expecting for quite some time. We now have our answer. Source: Leapmotor International Leapmotor Intl.
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Tesla confirms multiple registered Cybertrucks in Europe
Teslarati
DECEMBER 29, 2024
On Sunday, the vehicle was seen again in Lanaken, Belgium in a story from Nieuwsblad that confirmed that it is Kosso’s Cybertruck. Tesla Cybertrucks that were previously reported to be registered in the EU The news follows a few other reports this year that some Cybertrucks had been registered in the European Union (EU).
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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 8, 2011
Chinese consumers appear the most willing to pay a price premium, but even still, 44% indicate they will not pay anything extra. Consumers in the United Kingdom and Belgium are the most sensitive to paying a price premium with 71% opposing.
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Tesla China is hitting its pace with vehicles exports, but Giga Shanghai is still at 45% capacity
Teslarati
MAY 18, 2022
Not long after the electric vehicle maker sent over a batch of Model 3 and Model Y to Europe, thousands of new vehicles were sighted being loaded onto a cargo ship to begin their journey to a port in Belgium. . This is slightly lower than fellow carmaker SAIC, whose plant was already up to about 50% of its initial capacity. .
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Tesla added 20 new Supercharging stations with 79 new chargers in China in April
Teslarati
MAY 24, 2022
Tesla said it would also add Superchargers in Tianjin, Weifang, Qingdao, Urumqi, Taizhou, Guangzhou, and Changsha in May, expanding the presence of its Chinese infrastructure even further. Last week, Tesla opened the program to drivers in Austria, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. I’d love to hear from you!
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Volvo delays low-cost EX30 deliveries in the US until 2025
Baua Electric
JUNE 26, 2024
Volvo announced it’s delaying the EX30 launch in the US as it ramps up production in Belgium. Earlier this month, the EU revealed additional tariffs expected on Chinese EV imports, including Volvo’s parent company, Geely. Volvo EX30 Cloud Blue and Vapour Grey (Source: Volvo) Annwall suggested the US-bound EX30 could come from Belgium.
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China exported greater than 2 million automobiles in first part of 2023, BYD and Chery grew quickest
Baua Electric
JULY 17, 2023
Over the generation few years, Chinese language automobile exports have hovered round 1 million gadgets consistent with 12 months. Via the top of 2023, Chinese language automobile export quantity is anticipated to exceed 4 million gadgets, in keeping with Fu Bingfeng, Government Vice President and Secretary-Common of CAAM.
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Tesla Supercharges more non-Tesla EVs in Europe
Teslarati
JUNE 16, 2022
The plant is expected to produce an additional 500,000 units every year when it reaches full production capacity, and will supplement already-respectable rates of exports from the company’s Chinese factory , Gigafactory Shanghai, I’d love to hear from you! Learn more at [link]. Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) June 16, 2022. Luxembourg.
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China become the sector’s biggest car exporter in Q1 2023, surpassing Japan
Baua Electric
MAY 13, 2023
Tesla China, SAIC, Chery, Geely, Stunning Wall Motors, Changan, and BYD are a number of the largest participants to Chinese language car exports. These days, SAIC is the biggest Chinese language car exporter with its MG emblem contributing essentially the most to this stellar efficiency. 37 million automobiles.
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Tesla requests PM Modi to cut import taxes on electric vehicles
Electric Vehicles India
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The transport minister stated this month that Tesla mustn’t promote Chinese language vehicles made in India and as alternative manufacture domestically, however, Tesla has indicated it needs to experiment with first imports. The Tesla Model Y sales have topped in August with 790 registrations within less than a week since its arrival.
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Car sales in China surge on back of exports, offsetting sales slump at home
Baua Electric
JULY 10, 2024
Bloomberg) Chinese auto sales slumped in June as the domestic economy remained sluggish, but buoyant exports offset the decline at home, an industry association said Wednesday. Chinese EV exports were down 2.3 Chinese makers are moving production overseas. However, China continues to see drop in sales domestically.
Oil companies “break the circle”! Total Energy to build tens of thousands of charging piles in China
Setec Powerr
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
In addition to deploying the Chinese market, Total Energy’s charging pile business also involves important cities in many countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom and Singapore. In the process of global electrification, the performance of the Chinese market can be described as outstanding.
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NIO (NIO) eyes buying Volkswagen plant in historic market shake up
Baua Electric
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Volkswagen has already canceled plans for a new EV facility and delayed key model launches as it falls further behind Chinese automakers. Although it doesn’t sell cars in Belgium yet, NIO plans to launch there soon. tariff on imports to the EU, the Chinese EV maker is committed to expanding in the region.
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Mazda unveils its new EV for Europe: Meet the Mazda 6e with nearly 350 miles range
Baua Electric
JANUARY 10, 2025
Meet the new Mazda 6e EV for Europe Mazda unveiled the 6e at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium on Friday. The EZ-6 is made by Mazdas Chinese joint venture, Changan Mazda. Now, Mazda is bringing the Chinese-made EV to Europe. Although its tailored for European buyers, the 6e was still developed by Mazda and its Chinese partners.
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Volvo halts EX30 orders online following recent delays
Baua Electric
JULY 18, 2024
Volvo EX30 Cloud Blue and Vapour Grey (Source: Volvo) Volvo is no longer accepting EX30 orders online On top of this, the EU recently introduced new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs that could impact profits. Volvo already planned to build the EX30 in Belgium, but it could be sooner than expected as it looks to avoid additional duties.
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Charged and umlaut continue partnership on 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark
Charged EVs
JANUARY 31, 2022
umlaut and our partner, Connect, conducted and published a comprehensive end-user charging test of EMPs (providers of charging apps and billing solutions) and CPOs (operators of charging points) in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Ionity secured victory among the CPOs in Austria, Switzerland and Belgium.
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2023 EV registrations in Europe surpass two million units, setting new record – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
MARCH 19, 2024
Market share grew fastest in established EV markets Finland, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Chinese car brands continued to penetrate European markets—seven new brands entered the market last year, making a total of 30 (!) Chinese brands now available. Chinese brands saw sales grow by 79% year-on-year.
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Polestar’s Q3 revenue and gross profit skyrocket, operating loss trims by 33%
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Polestar is currently recognizing its active markets as Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, South Korea, Kuwait, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UAE, U.K., and the USA.
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EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years
Baua Electric
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Looking at the remaining five-digit total markets, both Belgium and Sweden saw registrations decline by 20.3%. However, other six-figure markets were not so positive, namely Sweden (down 7.8%), Belgium (down 3.3%), the Netherlands (down 3.2%) and Ireland (down 0.9%). Belgium surged 41.3%, while the Netherlands enjoyed a rise of 4.5%.
Zeekr introduced access into Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain
Baua Electric
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
On the similar occasion, Chinese language carmakers are seizing this chance to achieve a more potent foothold within the Center Jap car marketplace. Up to now, Zeekr has entered Eu markets in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany, and signed commitments with companions in Israel and Kazakhstan.
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Volvo has no plans to challenge low-cost EVs in China as a price war intensifies
Baua Electric
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The other is new tariffs on Chinese EVs in the EU and US, where the already popular EX30 is built. Volvo’s CEO said that although middle-class buyers usually chose a Western brand in the past, the rise of Chinese EV makers has been even more detrimental to these brands. In the US, Volvo’s EX30 will start at $34,950.
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Why did European EV sales take a tumble in August? – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Well, in Belgium, which incentivizes EVs by offering more favorable depreciation rates, EV sales increased by 48% in the first half. Also complicating predictions for future sales: the rise of Chinese automakers. The number of EVs sold in the EU grew by just 1.3% in the first half of 2024, but the increase in sales would be 9.4%
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Volvo’s new EX90 may lack Apple CarPlay and other major features at first
Baua Electric
JULY 19, 2024
Volvo EX90 HD Maps (Source: Volvo Cars) Volvo delayed EX30 deliveries in the US earlier this month until 2025 as it ramps up production in Belgium to avoid new US and EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Volvo recalled all nearly 72,000 EX30 models made, its smallest and cheapest EV, due to a software bug.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”
Charged EVs
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
You might not know it to look at them, but these two cars—one Swedish, one Chinese—share underpinnings and a parent company. Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. They are likely a good deal younger, and perhaps rather more Chinese, than I am.
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Strong growth for the EU LCV market in 2024
Baua Electric
JANUARY 30, 2025
decrease and deliveries in Belgium fell by 2.6%. The other three countries were Sweden (down 20.3%), Czechia (down 4.1%) and Belgium (down 3.9%). Notable growth was reached in the Netherlands (up 70.8%), Belgium (up 22.5%), Romania (up 19.7%), Czechia (up 16.7%) and Denmark (up 14%). Conversely, Sweden endured a 12.3%
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Volvo EX30 sparks growth in September as EV sales share nears 25%
Baua Electric
OCTOBER 2, 2024
After the 100,000th EX30 model rolled off the production line this week, Volvo will carry the momentum into 2025 with plans to begin producing the low-cost EV in Belgium. The European-made model will be exported to the US to avoid tariffs new tariffs on Chinese EV imports. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.
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XPeng Motors unveils P7+ in Paris alongside pre-sale pricing, stresses commitment to Europe
Baua Electric
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Four days after XPeng Motors first unveiled its new P7+ EV, hailed as the “world’s first AI car,” the Chinese Automaker showcased it to the European public during the Paris Motor Show. Following the event, pre-sales of the P7+ began in China, and XPeng shared initial pricing.
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