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.
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…
Germany has approved its new Charging Infrastructure Master Plan 2030, a strategic framework outlining 41 measures designed to accelerate the…
EU Picks 70 Projects to Receive Over €600 Million for Expanding Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Across TEN-T
By James Bryant
The European Commission has approved more than €600 million in grants for 70 projects aimed at electrifying and decarbonising transport…
Stellantis Chairman John Elkann on Monday urged the European Commission to grant carmakers greater flexibility in meeting upcoming emissions targets,…
Tesla is reportedly taking steps to phase out China-made components from vehicles produced at its US factories, following a similar…
Germany will continue exempting battery-electric trucks from motorway tolls until 30 June 2031, following a Bundestag decision that extends the…
London will raise its daily Congestion Charge from £15 to £18 beginning 2 January 2026, ending the full exemption for…