The week of January 22, 2024 was marked by several notable news in the field of electric cars and electric bicycles: a new media outing from the CEO of Stellantis, the price of electricity which is increasing and Schwalbe which is reorganizing its industrial apparatus to better face the cycling crisis.
Carlos Tavares continues to be skeptical about the electric car
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis (a group including Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, among others), maintains his skepticism about the electric car market. He expresses particular concerns about the “price war” waged by Tesla and Chinese brands. Despite the sales success of their electric models, Tavares warns of the dangers of market electrification and aggressive price reductions, which could lead to negative financial consequences for the industry.
The price of electricity will increase by 25% for certain customers: our calculations and explanations
From February 1, 2024, a significant increase in regulated electricity prices will affect all electricity supplier customers, with an increase of up to 25% for some. This increase is due to the modification of the electricity tax, which will impact the various tariffs differently. Users of EDF’s Tempo tariff will be particularly affected, with notable increases during off-peak and peak hours. This increase contrasts with the drop in fast charging prices for electric vehicles, highlighting a paradox in current pricing policy.
Schwalbe reorganizes
German tire manufacturer Schwalbe is forced to restructure its operations due to the current bicycle crisis. Production will be centralized in their more modern Vietnamese factory, leading to the closure of their site in Indonesia and job cuts. The move reflects the challenges facing the bicycle industry, including giants like Schwalbe: falling demand, inflation, and the need to invest in more advanced technologies to remain competitive.
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