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UPDATED Oct 12, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Oct 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
EU-China deal curbs Chinese plug-in hybrid boom
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Chinese automakers have increasingly turned to plug-in hybrids in the EU since the bloc imposed additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in 2024. The $7.5 billion hybrid boom now faces new curbs under a deal between China and the EU.
WHO: China and the EU
WHAT: A China-EU deal brings new curbs on Chinese plug-in hybrids in the EU.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 2:59 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: The curbs follow the growth in Chinese plug-in hybrid sales after the EU imposed additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
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