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  • China targets 10M EVs a year In America, 16 states are locked in a fight with Federal Government

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    Fecha: 24/12/2025 19:17

    Americas Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is rapidly growing and reaching a major milestone in the shift away from internal combustion engines. On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, 16 states have taken the federal government to court over frozen EV charging money. The funds were supposed to help facilitate a faster transition to electric transportation. Chinas milestone: 100 million electric cars China has achieved an impressive milestone of producing 10 million electric cars annually, according to the South China Morning Post. In doing so, China solidified its position as the worlds largest EV market and will account for more than 60% of all EV sales worldwide in 2025. BYD and SAIC, two of the leading Chinese EV companies, are at the forefront of this effort, thanks to aggressive incentives from the Chinese government and a strong domestic supply chain of batteries and semiconductors. China is rapidly building its EV sector While China is rapidly building its EV sector, many analysts are concerned that the country is building too many cars. Analysts worry that if the number of cars produced exceeds the number of buyers in both domestic and foreign markets, there will be a price war among producers, and smaller manufacturers will suffer financially. Next steps: Balance production with demand In fact, Chinas Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reaffirmed its goal of 10 million EVs per year, and stated that achieving this goal is crucial to meeting climate targets and maintaining economic growth. However, the next step is to balance production with demand and avoid a surplus of EVs that would destabilize the entire industry. While China is aggressively advancing its EV sector, the United States is experiencing the same type of gridlock that China is trying to overcome. 16 states, including California, New York, and Illinois, have sued the federal government after the Trump administration froze billions of dollars worth of EV charging station funds. These funds were allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and were intended to create a national network of fast chargers that would support the transition to electric vehicles. Freezing funds violates federal law and hinders states abilities to meet their climate goals According to Autoblog, the lawsuit claims that freezing the funds violates federal law and hinders states abilities to meet their climate goals. The states claimed that the administrations decision to freeze the funds is politically motivated and an attempt to slow down EV adoption and favor fossil fuels. According to Jalopnik, the states further claimed that without these funds, they would not be able to deploy the number of chargers necessary to support the millions of EVs that are expected to be on the road in the U.S. by 2030. The administration said it froze the funds because of budgetary reviews and national security concerns. Critics, however, say that those reasons are simply pretexts. The states are seeking an immediate injunction to unfreeze the funds, stating that any delay could damage the U.S.s competitive position in the global EV market. If American consumers do not have access to charging stations, they may be hesitant to make the switch from gasoline to electricity and, therefore, slow the pace of progress toward reducing emissions. Additionally, China has a strategic advantage in the EV sector because of its technological advancements in battery development and raw material processing. If the U.S. does not resolve its disputes over infrastructure funding, it may lose its position as a leader in the EV revolution to China, with significant long term implications for energy security and industrial competitiveness. Disclaimer: Our coverage of events affecting companies is purely informative and descriptive. Under no circumstances does it seek to promote an opinion or create a trend, nor can it be taken as investment advice or a recommendation of any kind.

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