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Ford posts record-breaking EV sales in Q3

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Ford’s Q3 numbers are out and they bring good news from the EV division. In the third quarter of 2023, Ford enjoyed a 14% spike in EV sales compared to the same period of 2022. In exact figures, Ford dispatched 20,962 electric vehicles in Q3, which is a leap from 18,257 in the preceding year. Totting up the sales of the entire year, the blue oval has ushered out 46,671 EVs, marking a 13.2% increase from 2022. Sure – compared to largest EV makers these numbers don’t look like much, but the growth is certainly strong. The Mustang Mach-E leads the EV cavalry, boasting sales of… More…

EU formally launches anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese EVs

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The European Union has officially launched an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles imported from China. The move has sparked a wave of opposition from the Chinese government and industry representatives, who view the probe as a protectionist measure. The European Commission’s decision to initiate the investigation stems from concerns that Chinese EVs, which are allegedly benefiting from state subsidies, are entering the European market at artificially low prices. This, the EU argues, poses a threat to its own EV industry. China’s commerce ministry expressed its “strong… More…