Browsing: Politics
The Politics category on EVMagz covers the political and regulatory decisions shaping the future of electric mobility worldwide. From emissions mandates and government incentives to trade disputes and industrial policy, this section tracks how policymakers and public institutions influence the direction of the EV industry.
Readers can explore in-depth coverage of EV subsidies, taxation changes, emissions regulations, infrastructure funding, import tariffs, industrial strategies, climate legislation, and political developments affecting automakers, suppliers, and consumers across global markets. The category also examines the broader geopolitical and economic implications of transportation electrification.
Whether you are an industry professional, policymaker, investor, or EV enthusiast, the Politics category delivers timely analysis and expert reporting on the policy decisions driving the global electric vehicle transition.
European lawmakers are reportedly moving toward a compromise that would relax the European Union’s planned restrictions on new combustion-engine cars…
The UK government is considering setting a 60% target for fully electric cars among new vehicle sales in 2030 as…
Nearly 12,000 California residents have purchased electric vehicles through the state’s MyFirstEV rebate program, according to a Reuters report and…
Germany and France are proposing that automakers reduce fleet CO₂ emissions by 90% by 2035, rather than meeting the currently…
A coalition of 26 US states, counties and major cities, alongside environmental organizations, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump…
China will reduce the export value-added tax (VAT) rebate rate for new energy vehicles (NEVs) from 13% to 9% starting…
The European Commission has selected 46 additional strategic raw material projects across 16 EU member states, aiming to strengthen the…
China and the European Union have reached an understanding on hybrid vehicle trade following two days of negotiations in Beijing…
BYD has produced its 150,000th commercial new energy vehicle (NEV), marking a milestone in the Chinese automaker’s commercial vehicle business…
Croatia plans to introduce a new electric vehicle purchase incentive programme in October 2026, offering subsidies of up to €9,000…
Germany and France are reportedly seeking a further relaxation of the European Union’s proposed CO₂ rules for new cars, in…
The UK government is reportedly considering additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as it seeks to address concerns over subsidised…
Nova Scotia has introduced a new levy on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, requiring owners to pay CA$500 and CA$250…
The European Commission plans to prioritise charging infrastructure for electric trucks and buses in future funding under the Connecting Europe…
The U.S. Department of Transportation has finalized significantly lower vehicle fuel economy standards for the 2022-2031 model years, reducing the…
The European Union’s approval process for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance system is facing further delays, with the next…
The European Union has urged Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports and bring its trade policy closer…
The European Commission has proposed changes to EU public procurement rules that would give authorities greater flexibility to exclude companies…
China Draft Law Would Make Automakers Handle Traffic Violations in Fully Autonomous Mode
By Andrew Xu
China is proposing new legal rules that would require automakers or vehicle importers to handle traffic violations committed when fully…
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved $95.2 million in new funding through the state’s Clean Transportation Program to expand…