On May 13, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California has launched the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) rebate program to boost sales of electric medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks, funded by money from the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard program which is financed by credits purchased by producers that do
On May 3, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a new financing facility to help countries in Asia and the Pacific develop critical minerals supply chains needed for clean energy, batteries, electric vehicles, and digital technology. The Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility aims to he
On May 11, multiple sources reported that the President of Mozambique announced that the country will launch a National Vehicle Gas Massification Program this year. The Government had already anticipated a possible rise in fuel prices. Mozambique is already a leading reference point for liquefied natural gas producti
On May 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (30th List)”.
The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 71 passenger vehicles (including FAW Bestune’s Yueyi 08, BAIC Arcfox’s Arcfox S3, and BYD’s
On May 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 85th list of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that meet the national energy saving standards and are eligible for tax reductions or exemptions. There are 240 vehicle models on the list in total, including 9 energy-saving and 231 NEV model
On May 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 406th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”.
A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Geely, BYD, and Leapmotor have officially pas
At the occasion of the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines had the privilege of conducting a written interview with Ms. Ruiping Wang, Senior Vice President, Geely Auto, exploring Geely's global powertrain strategy and its approach to innovation amid the industry's multi track transition.
Based on these direct writ
On May 13, it was reported that Mexico is negotiating with the U.S. to reduce automotive tariffs imposed under Section 232, aiming to bring them below 12% to maintain regional competitiveness in North America.
According to Gabriel Padilla, head of the Industria Nacional de Autopartes (INA), while the U.S. government
On May 11, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act in the U.S. House Representatives, which aims to prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to China and s
On May 8, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that GM has agreed to pay USD 12.5 million to settle claims it illegally sold personal and driving data of hundreds of thousands of California drivers to two data brokers between 2020 and 2024, despite GM’s own privacy policy reassuring drivers it would not se
Reported on May 11, 2026, Malaysia sets a goal of reaching Level 3 autonomous driving capability by 2030, with industry players urged to begin preparations immediately or risk falling behind global developments. The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) is expected to lay the groundwork for the init
Reported on May 12, 2026, automotive industry associations representing over 1,500 companies are preparing to ask the Thai government to raise excise duties on completely imported electric vehicles to at least 32%, widening the gap with locally produced EVs. The proposals primarily reflect concerns about Chinese EV m
Reported on May 11, 2026, the Thai Finance Ministry said the proposed “old cars for new cars” trade-in scheme may be revised or replaced as the Excise Department continues reviewing the proposal. Differences in vehicle condition among cars of the same age have made standardized valuation difficult, while case-by-case
On May 12, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries announced that proposals worth INR 5.04 billion have been approved for the installation of 4,874 EV chargers across various states and Central Public Sector Enterprises under the PM E-Drive scheme.
Karnataka received the largest single-state announcement, with 1,243
On May 12, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) stated that the European Parliament rapporteur’s report on the review of the CO2 regulation for cars and vans marks an important step toward a more balanced, realistic framework that reflects real-world conditions.
The report acknowledges the import
On May 12, Wayve signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department for Business & Trade of UK Government to deepen collaboration on next generation self driving technologies. The partnership aims to act as a catalyst for new investment, skilled jobs and long term growth across the UK automotive ecosyste
Reported on May 6, 2026, Malaysia introduced its first Design and Installation Guidelines for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems during the Public Works Department’s senior officers’ conference in Seremban.
The framework, launched by the Deputy Works Minister, aims at providing a unified reference for EV charger
On May 11, it was reported that the European Union approved the signing of a modernized trade and investment agreement with Mexico.
The updated agreement aims to eliminate most remaining tariffs and reduce non-tariff barriers, facilitating greater access for European companies to the Mexican market across sectors. It
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