Canada slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6%
https://electrek.co/2026/01/16/canada-breaks-with-us-slashes-100-tariffs-chinese-evs/
#HackerNews #Canada #EVs #tariffs #Chinese #tariffs #electricvehicles #news
Tom
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announces 49,000 #EVs to receive a 6% import tariff annually in Chinese trade deal.
Finally, Canada’s automakers will experience direct competition to push them out of their outdated business models, and consumers will be able to access leading EV technology. Perhaps EVs with low cost #sodiumbatteries?
#Canada #automakers #ev #batteries #China #Canpoli #ClimateChange #tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces 49,000 #EVs to receive a 6% import tariff annually in Chinese trade deal.
Finally, Canada’s automakers will experience direct competition to push them out of their outdated business models, and consumers will be able to access leading EV technology. Perhaps EVs with low cost #sodiumbatteries?
#Canada #automakers #ev #batteries #China #Canpoli #ClimateChange #tariffs
Angela Antunovic
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Such a hassle, you need special tools and a lift to work on anything under the hood of #EVs
I had to spend dozens of dollars to get this thing in the air.
Such a hassle, you need special tools and a lift to work on anything under the hood of #EVs
I had to spend dozens of dollars to get this thing in the air.
Agaric Tech Collective
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280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.
Despite gloomy headlines, 2025 saw climate progress with cleaner grids, falling cement demand, rising EV adoption, solar industry shifts, and batteries stabilizing electricity markets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/29/world/positive-climate-news-you-this-year/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #climatechange #2025 #evs #solar #carbonemissions #cement #fossilfuels
Retreating from EVs could be hazardous for Western carmakers
#HackerNews #Retreating #from #EVs #hazardous #Western #carmakers #electric #vehicles #automotive #industry #sustainability
The global transition to electric vehicles is beginning to unravel the way major changeovers often do: slowly at first, then all at once. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/17/tech/electric-car-transition-unravels/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #evs #carmakers #europe #us
mekka okereke :verified:
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Xiaomi aren't here yet, but we get lots of other Chinese #EVs. Every year they improve, & are already better featured than legacy brands at the same prices, most have a performance model, & they typically have long warranties (my MG4 has 10yrs).
BYD's new Atto 1/Seagull (4 seat "city" car) starts at ~AUD26.5k (USD17.6k) - your magic 18k number! AND it's well kitted.
I think all legacy manufacturers are in trouble, & will need to change fast to survive.
🤣Timely!
MKBHD just reviewed a Xiaomi SU7.
Don't hear it from me. Take it from a known Tesla fan.
And in the question 'Are "we" cooked?' who is "we?" More than 99% of US citizens would benefit from cheaper EVs. And the whole planet would be less "cooked" if we accelerate phasing out fossil fuels.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb6H7trzMfI
And in terms of "Doesn't have mind blowing features that US cars don't have..." That's true for the Xiaomi.
But BYD has a car that lets you press a button on the screen that will launch an integrated drone while you are driving. The drone will follow your car.
You're basically an aircraft carrier.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AK7VwXGjGWo
Do you need a drone that will follow your car? Do you need 1,500 horsepower? Do you need 25 speakers in your car?
I'm not sure that the answer to any of these questions is yes.
But if you take these features out, you can sell EVs for under $18K. That's the magic price point for mass adoption.
Xiaomi aren't here yet, but we get lots of other Chinese #EVs. Every year they improve, & are already better featured than legacy brands at the same prices, most have a performance model, & they typically have long warranties (my MG4 has 10yrs).
BYD's new Atto 1/Seagull (4 seat "city" car) starts at ~AUD26.5k (USD17.6k) - your magic 18k number! AND it's well kitted.
I think all legacy manufacturers are in trouble, & will need to change fast to survive.
BMW PHEV: When EU engineering becomes a synonym for "unrepairable" (EV Clinic)
#HackerNews #BMW #PHEV #EU #engineering #unrepairable #sustainability #EVs
Chinese companies are building on the rapid pace of drone and EV tech to get a real flying car market off the ground. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/30/tech/china-flying-car-focus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #china #carmakers #evs #tech