AD #3805 - EVs Put Dent in Gasoline Demand; U.S. Updates EV Tax Credit Rules, More Eligible; France Boosts EV Sales Targets
About this episode
The discussion covers recent changes in US EV tax credit rules easing battery material sourcing restrictions, helping more EVs qualify for incentives. The UAW ratified a major contract with Daimler Truck, boosting wages and supporting unionization efforts. Chinese automakers continue to dominate global sales, while EV adoption in the US and China is slowing gasoline demand growth. France is aggressively raising EV sales targets and encouraging local production, despite limiting subsidies for high-carbon footprint imports. The US government is funding suppliers to aid their EV transition. Innovations in EV manufacturing and new Mercedes AMG convertible announcements round out the update.
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