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1. China’s low-priced EVs reign in Spain, make gains in Europe’s lanes

By beating competitors on price, China’s electric vehicles have made headway in Europe – but tariffs and trade scrutiny may slow their advance.
2. Germany lobbies fellow EU members to vote against tariffs on Chinese EVs
Germany and China are actively working to convince European Union members to oppose electric vehicle tariffs during a vote next week, senior EU sources say.
3. US House votes to restrict tax credits for EVs with Chinese battery tech
The US House of Representatives passed a Republican bill restricting electric vehicle tax credits on Thursday that could jeopardise licensing deals between American car makers and Chinese EV battery companies.
4. EVs outsold oil-guzzlers in China last month, boosting take-up rate
Electric vehicle adoption rate in mainland China exceeded 50 per cent for the second consecutive month in August, even as overall vehicle sales fell in the world’s largest automotive market.

5. Beijing urges EV makers to avoid investing in India and Turkey
Chinese electric vehicle makers’ drive to go global hits a snag after Beijing urged them to avoid investing in countries like India and Turkey.
6. Moscow fuel giant EuroTrans may equip China-Russia expressway for charging EVs
A major Russian operator of petrol stations is laying plans to help drivers of electric vehicles cross the vast country into China – without running out of power – and in turn stoke imports of Chinese EVs to Russia.
7. Alibaba’s Taobao puts Xiaomi car buyers behind virtual wheel
A new feature on Alibaba Group Holding’s Taobao app lets potential car buyers test drive Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle virtually through Apple’s Vision Pro headset, the latest example of Chinese tech companies employing cutting-edge technology to compete for customers.


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China’s reign in Spain, Germany lobbies EU members over tariffs: 7 EV reads you missed

Chinese electric vehicles have become a more common sight on European streets, as their competitive prices attracted consumers before the institution of new tariffs. Photo: Reuters

A BYD Seal U car at the IAA motor show in Munich, Germany, on September 8, 2023. Photo: AP

Vehicles travel along a road in Beijing on February 15, 2023. Photo: Bloomberg

China won’t budge as it resists EV tariffs from EU, state broadcaster says

China’s booming electric vehicle trade has been a flashpoint in relations with the EU, as the bloc has imposed new tariffs on imports. Photo: Xinhua

China’s booming electric vehicle trade has been a flashpoint in relations with the EU, as the bloc has imposed new tariffs on imports. Photo: Bloomberg

Indonesia’s run-in with Chinese vessels, Southeast Asia visa-free travel: 5 weekend reads

The Indonesian coastguard (Bakamla) said it had spotted five Chinese-flagged fishing vessels on Tuesday anchored around waters located 22 nautical miles (40.7km) north of Tanjung Berakit. Photo: X/Official Indonesia Coast Guard (IDNCG)

A Chinese coastguard vessel in the waters around Indonesia’s Natuna Islands. Photo: Indonesian Maritime Security Agency

Detainees react during an immigration raid at a clothing store Malaysia on August 15. Photo: EPA-EFE

Travel analyst Mayur Patel estimates that the number of Indians travelling overseas last year grew between 15 and 20 per cent compared with pre-pandemic levels. Photo: EPA-EFE

Australia’s academics report feeling increasingly disillusioned by the corporatisation of universities. Photo: Shutterstock

Satay beef noodles served at a cafe in Pok Fu Lam. A popular breakfast dish in Hong Kong that combines Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines, it was introduced to the city in the 1950s by migrants from Chaozhou in southern China. Photo: Jonathan Wong

China’s EV makers must overcome trust gaps to win over global buyers, survey says

China’s EV makers have been advised to resolve gaps in trust to increase their share in overseas markets. Photo: DPA

China’s EV makers have been advised to resolve gaps in trust to increase their share in overseas markets. Photo: AP

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From China’s electric vehicles making headway in Europe to US House voting to restrict tax credits, here are seven EV stories you may have missed


From China’s electric vehicles making headway in Europe to US House voting to restrict tax credits, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.


China’s reign in Spain, Germany lobbies EU members over tariffs: 7 EV reads you missed

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From China’s electric vehicles making headway in Europe to US House voting to restrict tax credits, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

1. China’s low-priced EVs reign in Spain, make gains in Europe’s lanes

From China’s electric vehicles making headway in Europe to US House voting to restrict tax credits, here are seven EV stories you may have missed