China's grip on the electric vehicle supply chain is so strong that despite U.S. tariffs, some models can still undercut American rivals.
The bitter trade war between China and the West means we’re missing out on cheap, well-built Chinese EVs in the U.S. But when you're at the top of your game, tariffs can only sting so much. Despite the hefty 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric cars, some of them can still undercut American-made EVs on price if there were to ever land on our shores.
In August, the Society of Automotive Engineers established the standard J2954 for wireless pads. Now a new report says that the technology is nearing commercial viability, with huge improvements in power density, efficiency and weight reduction. Plus, the standard would ensure that it works uniformly across brands. So how does this exactly work? Instead of plugging in, you park over a special charging pad embedded in the ground.
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