Category: eV

Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

2024 Kia EV6 GTDealers think the Biden administration's EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication's 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. Nearly 83% of those surveyed said the federal government was pushing too...

Volvo cuts Polestar funding, as EV startup struggles

2024 Polestar 3 prototypeVolvo will stop funding Polestar, in a move that will give its parent, China's Geely greater control of the EV brand. But according to Volvo, in terms clarified on Friday, it won't completely let go. It will retain about 18% of Polestar shares, while the rest of it will go to Volvo's shareholders—allowing its majority owner Geely to boost...