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Economic Suicide Isn’t Painless: Germany’s Auto Industry Is in Freefall

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Economic Suicide Isn’t Painless: Germany’s Auto Industry Is in Freefall

Germany’s auto industry has long been the undisputed heavyweight champion in mechanical engineering and the production of high-quality cars. It now faces a structural crisis of historic proportions. The abrupt removal of consumer EV subsidies, skyrocketing energy costs, green mandates and relentless international competition have created the “perfect storm.” For an industry built on precision … Read more

Will American Motorists Spend Their Hard-Earned Money on Electric Vehicles Without Government Coercion?

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Will American Motorists Spend Their Hard-Earned Money on Electric Vehicles Without Government Coercion?

Dan Becker is the director of the Safe Climate Transport Campaign. He hates gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. In February 2024, he spoke to the Washington Post about a proposal to slow the phase-in of federal regulations requiring manufacturers to produce electric vehicles (EVs). “It will mean more pollution, more sick kids, more global warming, more … Read more