Milan, Oct. 15 — Europe’s carmakers are facing new risks to electric vehicle production as China prepares to tighten restrictions on rare earth metal exports, according to Italy’s leading auto parts industry group. Roberto Vavassori, chairman of the Italian Automotive Industry Association (ANFIA), said on Tuesday that the region’s reserves of rare earth materials have … Continue reading “China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Put Europe’s Electric Vehicle Industry at Risk – iShook Finance”
Chinese automaker Maxus launched Europe’s first AWD electric pickup, beating Toyota, Ford, and several others to the market. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than a Ford Ranger and has up to 267 miles (430 km) range. Maxus, initially under British van maker LDV Group, was bought out by China’s SAIC Motor in … Continue reading “Europe’s first AWD electric pickup is here: It’s from China and it gets +250 miles range”
