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Why Brasília Has 7x Its Fair Share of Brazil's Electrified Cars
A single tax exemption law explains why Brazil's capital registers electrified vehicles at nearly seven times its population share — and why that gap could widen or close depending on a bill now before the local legislature.
Busan Leads Korea's PHEV Fleet Registrations. It's a Tax Loophole, Not Demand.
Busan and Incheon together account for 57.7% of South Korea's corporate PHEV registrations. The real driver is a municipal subway-bond purchase rate, not local fleet demand.
Why Doesn't Hyundai Sell Plug-in Hybrids in Its Own Country?
Hyundai and Kia build plug-in hybrids in South Korea for export markets but have not sold one to a domestic buyer since 2022. The reason is a single subsidy decision.
Stationary battery storage grew faster than EVs in 2025. Nobody built a BMS strategy around that yet.
Non-EV battery deployment, mostly stationary storage, grew faster than EVs in 2025 for the first time in the period this research covers. Most BMS suppliers haven't caught up.
Every production wireless BMS deployment in the world uses the same chip vendor
General Motors, Lotus Cars and BMW Group all chose the same semiconductor partner for wireless BMS. That concentration is either a durable moat or a fragile single point of failure.
The same industry group wants 35,000 truck chargers and says 1,100 exist. Which number should you use?
One trade association, two truck-charging figures, and neither is wrong. Here is how ACEA's target and its own tracker measure genuinely different things, and which one to use for what.
Europe's megawatt charging cables are rated for double the power anyone plugs into them
Cable and connector hardware for Europe's megawatt charging market is already built for power levels no deployed charger actually delivers. That gap tells you where the real bottleneck sits.
How is the Automotive Industry Addressing Sustainability
The automotive industry is increasingly focused on sustainability, driven by environmental concerns, regulatory pressures, and changing consumer preferences. This article examines the key strategies and innovations that the industry is adopting to address sustainability challenges.
How is the Chip Shortage Affecting the Automotive Industry
The global chip shortage has severely impacted various industries, with the automotive sector being one of the hardest hit. This article examines the causes of the chip shortage, its effects on the automotive industry, and the measures being taken to address the issue.
How is the Electric Vehicle Market Evolving
The electric vehicle (EV) market is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, regulatory incentives, and shifting consumer preferences. This comprehensive article explores the key factors influencing the growth of the EV market and what the future holds for this transformative sector.
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