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Tesla China sales rise as executives dismiss demand, trade concerns     

BLOOMBERG Tesla Inc’s shipments from its China factory climbed in February as price cuts attracted buyers and consumer spending kicked back into gear following massive Covid outbreaks across the nation in January. The US electric vehicle pioneer delivered a total of 74,402 vehicles from its Shanghai facility last month, preliminary data from China’s Passenger Car Association showed. That’s a 32% ...

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US expands crackdown on China with export ban on Inspur, BGI units

BLOOMBERG The Biden administration announced export restrictions for dozens of Chinese entities, including server maker Inspur Group Co and units of genetics firm BGI, citing activities contrary to US national security and foreign policy interest. The Commerce Department added a number of companies to the so-called Entity List for acquiring or attempting to acquire US-origin items in support of China’s ...

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EU delays combustion engine ban vote amid German demur

BLOOMBERG The European Union (EU) delayed a key vote on an effective ban on combustion-engine cars after Germany unexpectedly voiced last-minute objections amid concerns about how the bloc’s green plans will affect industry. EU and German officials are in talks over how to reach a compromise over allowing the use of e-fuels in new cars after 2035, and there were ...

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