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China plans to double hydrogen vehicles to 100,000 by 2030
China targets 100,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2030 and lower hydrogen prices.
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VW Cupra Tavascan exempted from EU tariffs on Chinese EVs as price undertaking accepted
The European Commission has accepted Volkswagen Anhui's price undertaking for BEV exports, exempting the China-made Cupra Tavascan SUV from import duties.
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China's new auto safety standard bans hidden door handles
The standard takes effect January 1, 2027, while models already approved and to be launched in China may complete design changes by January 2029.
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China issues 1st mandatory standard for driver assist systems, mandating AEB as standard in light vehicles
The standard takes effect January 1, 2028, requiring AEB systems to be standard in light vehicles rather than optional as before.
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South Africa considers tariffs on vehicles from China and India
South Africa is considering imposing tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles from China and India, as policymakers said that imported goods are harming domestic manufacturing.
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EU denies plans to impose tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars
There is no ongoing investigation into exports of hybrid vehicles from China to the European Union, a spokesperson said.
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Germany's 3-billion-euro EV subsidy to include Chinese brands
The decision is a major boon for affordable Chinese automakers like BYD that are steadily gaining ground in the European market.
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China-Canada EV deal expected to benefit Tesla, Volvo, BYD first
As part of the agreement, Transport Canada will certify new Chinese EVs within just eight weeks, Bloomberg reported.
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EU weighs expanding tariffs on Chinese BEVs to also cover hybrids
The European Commission is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles, with discussions still ongoing, according to a European media report.
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Canada, China reach 'EV-for-canola' tariff reduction deal
Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs into its market per year at a most-favored-nation tariff rate of 6.1%.
