Legislation Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/legislation-articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:01:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Legislation Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/legislation-articles/ 32 32 EU presses ahead with China tariffs, now in effect https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/eu-presses-ahead-with-china-tariffs-now-in-effect/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:01:07 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427938 Despite protest from automakers in China and Europe, the EU’s tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles have gone live. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> China warns EU against individual OEM negotiations https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/electric-mobility-articles/china-warns-eu-against-individual-oem-negotiations/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:33:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427765 China is demanding that a blanket price minimum be applied across the board and not on a per-automaker basis. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> VW receives UK fine, vehicle finance becomes crucial issue https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-receives-uk-fine-vehicle-finance-becomes-crucial-issue/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:15:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427503 Volkswagen has been fined by the UK FCA for unfairly treating customers during the cost-of-living crisis and must compensate them. By Will Girling

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]]> NHTSA probes Tesla FSD’s response to reduced visibility https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/nhtsa-probes-tesla-fsds-response-to-reduced-visibility/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:31:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427444 NHTSA has outlined an ongoing investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, which it has linked to four US traffic incidents. By Will Girling

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]]> Despite setbacks, OEMs can still achieve EU CO2 compliance https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/despite-setbacks-oems-can-still-achieve-eu-co2-compliance/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:37:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427263 Increasing BEV market share is not the only way for automakers to avoid hefty fines. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> EU-China negotiations reportedly shift to EV price minimums https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/eu-china-negotiations-reportedly-shift-to-ev-price-minimums/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:45:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426750 A glimpse behind-the-scenes into China-EU negotiations reveals that the tariff vote may not be the final word on Chinese imports. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US warns China is forcing West out of lithium production https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/legislation-articles/us-warns-china-is-forcing-west-out-of-lithium-production/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:04:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426681 As e-mobility trade tensions worsen, the US claims China is exploiting its lithium dominance to prevent the West from nearshoring. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Is the EU’s EV tariff vote a “fatal signal” for Western OEMs? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-the-eus-ev-tariff-vote-a-fatal-signal-for-western-oems/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:46:39 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426554 Executives and analysts agree that the tariff measures intended to safeguard European automotive from China could cause irreparable damage. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US lawmakers pressure Mexico on Chinese connected vehicles https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/legislation-articles/us-lawmakers-pressure-mexico-on-chinese-connected-vehicles/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:42:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426478 Pressure campaigns have been effective on prior Mexican administrations, but it remains to be seen how President Sheinbaum will respond. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Ford calls for EV incentives and policy clarity https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ford-calls-for-ev-incentives-and-policy-clarity/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:15:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426440 Ford is highlighting the role that UK and EU government must play in order to realise looming CO2 targets. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> US funding a “drop in the bucket” of what’s needed for EVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/us-funding-a-drop-in-the-bucket-of-whats-needed-for-evs/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:33:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426417 The future of federal funding budgets for EVs could be on the line as sales in the US slow down and the November election looms. By Will Girling

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]]> Politics across the border hit Mexico’s auto industry https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/politics-across-the-border-hit-mexicos-auto-industry/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:38:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425871 The future of the Mexican automotive manufacturing sector continues to be shaped by US politics. By Ian Henry

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]]> Europe calls for help as electric vehicle sales fall https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/europe-calls-for-help-as-electric-vehicle-sales-fall/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:50:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425930 August 2024 figures reflected the biggest EV sales decline in seven years. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Could EV job creation keep IRA alive under Trump? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/could-ev-job-creation-keep-ira-alive-under-trump/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:13:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425875 Despite criticisms from Republicans, the Inflation Reduction Act has created thousands of jobs in red and swing states. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Renault CEO says Euro auto isn’t ready for 2025 CO2 targets https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/renault-ceo-says-euro-auto-isnt-ready-for-2025-co2-targets/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:13:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425428 Renault CEO Luca de Meo believes European OEMs could face billions in fines for failure to meet the EU’s latest CO2 reduction targets. By Will Girling

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]]> California lawmakers divided on autonomous truck rules https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/california-lawmakers-divided-on-autonomous-truck-rules/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:39:57 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425110 California’s proposed state law AB 2286 enjoys the backing of lawmakers and the Teamsters Union, but Governor Newsom is pushing back. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> John Bozzella: new tech spurs high-stakes policy environment https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/john-bozzella-new-tech-spurs-high-stakes-policy-environment/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:00:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424121 John Bozzella, President and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, shares his take on the industry’s evolution. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> US announces latest charging grants amid delay criticisms https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/us-announces-latest-charging-grants-amid-delay-criticisms/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:35:18 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424955 The US$521m in new grant funding will primarily target rural and disadvantaged communities and key freight corridors. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Canada follows US and EU with tariff hike on Chinese EVs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/canada-follows-us-and-eu-with-tariff-hike-on-chinese-evs/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424872 Canada is concerned that “unfair Chinese trade practices” pose a threat to its own domestic e-mobility industry. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Uber’s turn to profitability threatened by EU GDPR fines https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ubers-turn-to-profitability-threatened-by-eu-gdpr-fines/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:30:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424889 The Dutch DPA’s €290m fine equates to a quarter of Uber’s 2023 net profits, triggering strong protests from the ride-hailing platform. By Stewart Burnett

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