Compliance & Policy | Automotive Logistics
The latest robust policies, eco-friendly practices and adherence to global regulations needed to ensure sustainability compliance in automotive logistics.
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Trump’s inaugural speech threatens automotive supply chain
Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain, impacting production, nearshoring and trade.
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JLR joins UECC’s Sail for Change sustainable fuel switch programme
JLR is the fourth carmaker to join in with the programme recognising it as a competitive decarbonisation lever in its supply chain
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UK government to review EV plans, Stellantis closes Vauxhall plant
UK government fast-tracks EV mandate review as Stellantis closes Luton plant, amid challenges in electric vehicle supply and demand.
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US election: Impact on Mexico’s automotive logistics
A look at the potential impacts on the North American automotive logistics industry and US-Mexico trade following the results of the US presidential election.
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VDA says China EV tariffs a step in the wrong direction
The vote last week means EU tariffs on China-made battery EVs will rise from 10% to more than 45% for the next five years, something that could damage trade
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Europe imposes tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports
The European Commission’s additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports aim to tackle “unfair subsidisation”
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VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs
VW has spoken on the European Commission’s decision to add tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports…
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Feature
Charging up in Europe
With the EV revolution in full swing, Europe is rapidly advancing its lithium battery manufacturing capabilities. Local producers like Basquevolt, Inobat, and LG Energy Solution are spearheading efforts to meet EU regulations and ensure supply chain resilience against geopolitical tensions.
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Shorter supply chains for resilient production
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are streamlining EV production with localised supply chain to boost efficiency, lower costs, and achieve sustainability goals
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Analysis
What Tata’s new UK battery gigafactory means for the supply chain
Tata Group has announced a £4bn battery cell gigafactory in the UK, with JLR as its anchor client. But with Brexit trade tariffs due to be enforced in the UK this year, what does the future look like for the UK’s EV supply chain?
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UK automotive supply chain demands support in EV transition
The industry is calling for an industrial strategy and support in the transition to electric vehicles ahead of rules of origin tariffs being implemented.
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US climate act disqualifies most of current EV line-up, say industry groups
The US Inflation Reduction Act includes a range of incentives for localised EV and battery production but carmakers say stringent rules for eligibility are misaligned with current capacity
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Analysis
Supply chains made visible as part of US tax credit legislation on EVs
A new ruling on tax credits for EVs, which is ruled by strict parts localisation targets, means vehicle makers will have to make their material sourcing more transparent