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United StatesRegulators: Car companies have been fueling in the past three yearsefficiencyFailure to meet the standards can be avoidedEverywherepenalize
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently said that under a law signed by President Trump this month, automakers will not face fines if they fail to meet fuel efficiency standards for the 2022 model year. The regulator said it was reconsidering fuel economy rules. The decision is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to make it less difficult for automakers to produce gasoline-powered vehiclesElectric vehicleOne of the many initiatives made in response to the cost of sales.
Malaysia in the first half of the yearAutomotive production10% decrease
According to data released by the Malaysian Automobile Association on July 16, Malaysian cars will be sold in the first half of 2025yieldIt decreased by 10.1% year-on-year to 352,626 units from 392,220 units in the same period last year. Commercial vehicle production decreased by 11.9% to 18,775 units; Passenger car production decreased by 10.2% to 333,212 units.
acceptTariff uncertaintyeffect JapanJuneExports fell again
Japan’s shipments to the United States, its largest export destination, continued to decline due to US President Donald Trump’s high tariffs on Japanese automobiles and other products, resulting in a second consecutive month of decline in Japan’s total exports in June. According to data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance on July 17, Japan’s overall exports fell slightly by 0.5% year-on-year in June. Among them, the decline in exports to the United States further expanded, from 11.1% in May to 11.4%.
Canada had zero emissions in MayCar salesdecline32.3%
According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, consumers across Canada purchased a total of 15,298 zero-emission vehicles in May, down 32.3% from 22,612 in the same period in 2024. The penetration rate of zero-emission vehicles rose slightly to 7.9% in the month, about 0.5 percentage points higher than in April and the highest level since January. The Canadian federal government suspended the subsidy of $5,000 per zero-emission vehicle on January 12 this year, and zero-emission vehicle sales have continued to be sluggish since then.
Focus on the new trends of traditional car companies
Volvo Cars suspended sales of some models in the U.S. due to tariffs
Volvo Cars recently said that the company has reduced its US model lineup this year. Due to declining market demand, the company has gradually stopped selling sedan and station wagon models in the U.S. market, making Volvo Cars one of the first large automakers to adjust its operations in the U.S. due to the Trump administration’s tariff policies that have made it difficult for many models to make money.
Ford has launched a recall in the United States, involving 694,000 vehicles
On July 16, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Ford would recall 694,271 vehicles in the United States due to fuel leakage problems in vehicles, which could increase the risk of fire. Previously, the regulator had launched a year-long investigation into it. The latest recall involves some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape models, and it is estimated that about 0.3% of all recalled vehicles have the defect.
Ford PlanatThe European market launched a new passenger car
Recently, Ford dealers have learned that the company will expand its passenger car lineup in the European market and launch new models. Christoph Herr, Ford’s country head for the German-speaking region, revealed the plan to dealers in a video conference, saying that Ford CEO Jim Farley wants to develop new passenger cars in Europe again. In recent years, Ford has reduced its passenger car offerings in the European market and focused on the more profitable light commercial vehicle business.
Stellantis announced the termination of hydrogen fuel cell technology development
After foreign media reported that Stellantis would withdraw from hydrogen vehicle joint venture Symbio, Stellantis announced its decision to terminate its hydrogen fuel cell technology development project on July 16. Stellantis said in a press release that it does not believe that hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles will have a high market penetration rate until 2030 due to the lack of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, the large capital investment required and the need for stronger purchase incentives.
GAC Group will sell two Aion brands in the UKtargetElectric vehicle
Recently, car dealer Jameel Motors signed an agreement with GAC Group to sell GAC’s electric vehicles in the UK. This makes GAC the fourth Chinese automaker to launch a new brand in Europe’s second-largest car market this month. GAC’s sales in the UK will start with two Aion-branded electric models, the Aion V SUV and the Aion UT hatchback, with deliveries expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
General Motors joins hands with Redwood to lay out battery energy storage applications
Recently, GM signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials to transform GM’s new and retired electric vehicle batteries into energy storage systems to cope with the surge in electricity demand in the U.S. market. The collaboration aims to help the grid cope with power surges caused by a wide range of power-hungry applications, including AI data centers, e-mobility, and industrial applications.
Focus on electrification
teslawill beChinese marketlaunchSix-seater version of Model Y
Tesla Inc. is preparing to launch an extended six-seater version of its Model Y SUV in China. According to data published on the website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the new version of Tesla’s best-selling model will be about 15 centimeters longer than the existing Model Y. The declaration information shows that LGNew energyBatteries will be supplied for this model.
Faraday Future announced $105 million in financing to accelerate production delivery of FX Super One
On the evening of July 16, Faraday Future (FF) announced that the company had signed a financing agreement of about $105 million. It is reported that after the financing is in place, FF is expected to have sufficient funds to launch the new model FX Super One, and plans to use these funds to accelerate the development and delivery of FF and FX brand products and AI-related technologies, and accelerate the production and delivery of FX Super One.
Faraday Future may face enforcement action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
After a three-year fraud investigation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially issued “Wells Notices” to Faraday Future (FF) founder Jia Yueting and global president Wang Jiawei, which is an informal reminder issued by the SEC before filing civil lawsuits against U.S. listed companies. According to the notice, CSRC staff have made an internal decision recommending enforcement action against the electric vehicle company, the two executives mentioned above, and two unnamed former employees.
U.S. charging infrastructureSecond quarterAccelerate expansion
The latest data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that in the second quarter of this year, about 703 new fast public charging stations were added in the United States. There are currently about 11,400 locations across the United States where car batteries can be quickly charged, including in the most remote rural areas.
Focus and intelligence
Tesla’s self-driving car safety mechanism has been questioned by experts
In the trial of a fatal Tesla crash in 2019, George Mason University engineering professor Mary “Missy” Cummings testified as a safety expert that Tesla failed to take effective measures to prevent drivers from abusing its Autopilot system. Professor Cummings told a jury in Miami federal court that while the Tesla owner’s manual contains important warnings about how the system works, it is difficult for drivers to access them.
Rivian will open an office in the UK focusing on AI and autonomous driving technology
On July 16, American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian announced the opening of its latest international office in London, England, which will become a research and development center with artificial intelligence and autonomous driving as the core. Rivian said the UK is quickly becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence engineering, and the company plans to tap into talent in the field through this new office in the UK.
