Welcome to the April 2025 edition of Plugged In! As EV manufacturers face delays, funding dips, and shifting policies, the industry is recalibrating to weather short-term turbulence and gear up for long-term growth. From...more
4/17/2025
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Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
International Trade ,
Investment ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Wars ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
Editor’s Note - Welcome to the March 2025 edition of Plugged In! In this edition, we kick off with an article from Mark Heusel on the automotive industry’s most pressing issue right now – tariffs and their sweeping impact....more
3/17/2025
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China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Manufacturers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Tesla ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Welcome to the February 2025 edition of Plugged In. As the EV industry navigates a period of significant transition under a new presidential administration, this edition of our newsletter delves into the shifting landscape...more
2/17/2025
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Automotive Industry ,
Canada ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Relations ,
Foreign Trade Regulations ,
Infrastructure ,
Mexico ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
We ring in 2025 with a new edition of Plugged In. In this edition, Bob Weiss contemplates the critical challenges facing Volkswagen. From missteps in strategy to fierce competition in China and unprecedented restructuring...more
1/13/2025
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China ,
Competition ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Elon Musk ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Infrastructure ,
Motor Vehicles ,
OEM ,
Technology Sector ,
Volkswagen
We ring in 2025 with a new edition of Plugged In. In this edition, Bob Weiss contemplates the critical challenges facing Volkswagen. From missteps in strategy to fierce competition in China and unprecedented restructuring...more
Welcome to the June, 2024 edition of Plugged In. I am filling in this month for our editor, Heather Frayre, during her well-earned vacation. This month we focus on the U.S. and China relationship as North America’s EV...more
6/24/2024
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Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Foreign Suppliers ,
Manufacturers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
OEM ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations
Editor’s Note - Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Plugged In! This month, we delve into the nuanced developments shaping the future of EVs, from strategic challenges to investment trends....more
5/17/2024
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Batteries ,
Canada ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Manufacturers ,
OEM ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
Tariffs
Editor’s Note - In this edition of Plugged In, we invite you to dive into the intricate web of global supply chains and their profound implications for national security and economic resilience. This issue includes the...more
The global transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to battery electric vehicles (BEV) will be transformative and disruptive, if not existential, for many segments of the automotive industry. All direct and indirect...more
10/15/2021
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ,
Automotive Industry ,
Biden Administration ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Foreign Investment ,
Foreign Suppliers ,
Japan ,
Korea ,
National Security ,
New Regulations ,
New Rules ,
OEM ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Relations ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
Webinars