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Apple has abandoned its decade-long effort to build an electric car, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Customer service levels at HM Revenue and Customs have sunk to an “all-time low”, parliament’s spending watchdog has said. Users regularly encounter long call-waiting times as the tax department apparently struggles to cope with demand, a report by the cross-party public accounts committee (PAC) has found. As demands on HMRC grow, the authority has not been given the resources needed to staff its phone lines, the report said. – Guardian

With the price cuts, the time taken to recover the extra upfront cost of an EV has reduced.

MANILA, Philippines: The use of electric vehicles has gained ground, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) said, as it reported a six-fold increase in EV sales in the first quarter of 2023 compared to figures in 2022.

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Renault and China-owned MG debuted electrified vehicles in Europe during the Geneva car show on Monday, showcasing a surge in competition from Chinese rivals aiming to capture more market share from established European automakers.

Competition in China’s car market is getting even more intense. That means cheaper Chinese electric vehicles. It is also terrible news for China’s competitors abroad.

"The EV penetration in the overall passenger vehicle segment is nothing, about 2 per cent, while in the luxury segment it is 7 per cent. So, adoption of EVs in the luxury segment will be faster," Volvo Car India Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra said.

The focus on electric mobility is in alignment with the government of Indias push for EVs, targeting 30 per cent new car sales by 2030, Skoda Auto India Brand Director Petr Janeba said. The company is testing electric SUV Enyaq for possible launch in India this year.

EV manufacturers and related companies are offering disproportionate salary increases this year to retain talent. Skilling employees is a priority, with salaries ranging from ₹25-50 lakh in mid-level positions and ₹60 lakh to ₹1.2 crore in senior roles.