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.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France would support stronger local sourcing rules for electric vehicles in Europe, backing what he…
Six European Union countries have formally asked the European Commission to allow the continued sale of hybrid vehicles and cars…
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $2 billion federal grant program to support bus purchases and depot upgrades for…
The European Commission is likely to delay the release of its updated climate policy roadmap for the automotive sector, as…
The European Commission has adopted a new action plan aimed at accelerating access to critical raw materials such as rare…
California regulators on Wednesday released revised draft rules that would allow companies to test and eventually deploy self-driving trucks on…
Norway will begin scaling back its long-standing value-added tax (VAT) exemption on electric car purchases from 2026 after a budget…
The Trump administration said on Wednesday it plans to lower federal fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks sold…
Britain has expanded eligibility for its highest-level electric vehicle purchase incentive, adding four new battery-electric models to the top tier…
Stellantis Backs Germany’s Push to Ease EU Car Emissions Rules as 2035 ICE Ban Faces Review
By Ivan Popov
Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa on Monday welcomed Germany’s call to soften European Union car emissions rules, saying Berlin’s proposals…
Germany has formally enshrined the extension of toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks into federal law, allowing battery-electric commercial vehicles to…
The European Union may allow new combustion-engine vehicles beyond 2035 under revised climate regulations, provided they run exclusively on low-…
Cyprus is preparing to launch a new government subsidy programme for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles later this…
Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a unified national position for the European Union’s review of its 2035 zero-emission requirement…
The French government will continue its environmental incentive scheme for electric vehicle purchases into 2026, keeping the same legal framework…
Britain will extend its electric vehicle subsidy programme to 2030 with an additional £1.3 billion in funding, while simultaneously introducing…
South Korea said on Nov. 26 it will establish large-scale autonomous driving demonstration cities capable of deploying more than 100…
EU Carmakers Look to Brussels for Relief as 2035 Combustion Engine Phaseout Faces Review
By Ivan Popov
European automakers are urging Brussels to ease pressure on the sector as the European Commission prepares to unveil a broad…
The U.S. Defense Department has concluded that Chinese companies Alibaba Group, Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD should be added…
Britain plans to introduce a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) package to speed up the transition to electric vehicles, including an…