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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1934, Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-American inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (born 1877) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China’s EV deliveries remain stuck in downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries
China’s electric vehicle (EV) deliveries in June failed to match their year-on-year numbers for the sixth month in a row, even as carmakers offered promotions to attract budget-conscious consumers, exacerbating worries about Chinese EV firms’ profitability. A total of 1.04 million pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars were handed to customers in mainland China last month, down 7 per cent from the same period in 2025, preliminary data from the China Passenger Car Association showed. During the...
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts
Spurred by the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese carmakers are consolidating their foothold in the global auto market, prompting international banks like Goldman Sachs to significantly raise their export forecasts. Buoyant overseas shipments have also effectively created a cushion against falling domestic deliveries and an expected overall sales decline for Chinese automotive groups including BYD and Xpeng, analysts said. “China’s new-energy vehicle exports have been...
BBC News - Business
· Jul 8, 2026
Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
Daily NK English
· Jun 26, 2026
Soaring fuel costs are pushing North Koreans toward electric bikes and motorcycles
Imports of Chinese-made electric bicycles and motorcycles are rising at border crossings in North Korea in 2026, driven by surging fuel prices that have made gas-powered vehicles increasingly costly to run. Demand has grown to the point that even wealthy North Koreans who previously considered electric bikes beneath them are now buying them. A source []
CarNewsChina.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Malaysia’s new EV import policy squeezes market access for BYD and other Chinese EV exporters
Chinese EV makers face export setback as Malaysia tightens import thresholds. The post Malaysia’s new EV import policy squeezes market access for BYD and other Chinese EV exporters appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
The Slovenia Times
· Jul 7, 2026
StarCharge Releases Industry White Papers: From Infrastructure to Network Systems, Microgrids Moving from Customization to Scaling Up Development
CHANG ZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - The global new energy vehicle market has seen rapid growth in recent years. With continued strong expectations for new energy vehicle exports, the global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is entering a new stage of rapid expansion. ...
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 28, 2026
Niraj Bajaj charts a less cyclical, more global future for Bajaj Auto
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Related coverage for "China’s EV deliveries remain stuck in downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries": South China Morning Post — As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts. BBC News - Business — Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it. Daily NK English — Soaring fuel costs are pushing North Koreans toward electric bikes and motorcycles. CarNewsChina.com — Malaysia’s new EV import policy squeezes market access for BYD and other Chinese EV exporters. The Slovenia Times — StarCharge Releases Industry White Papers: From Infrastructure to Network Systems, Microgrids Moving from Customization to Scaling Up Development. The Hindu BusinessLine — Niraj Bajaj charts a less cyclical, more global future for Bajaj Auto