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Group 1 - The German government announced a subsidy of up to €6,000 for households purchasing new electric vehicles to boost the domestic electric vehicle industry, following the termination of the previous subsidy policy at the end of 2023 [1][2] - The total budget for the new electric vehicle support plan is €3 billion (approximately $3.49 billion), aimed at supporting the purchase or leasing of about 800,000 new vehicles, applicable to private consumers starting from January 1, 2026 [1][2] - The new support plan is expected to increase electric vehicle registrations by 17% this year, reaching nearly 1 million, according to the German automotive industry association (VDA) [3] Group 2 - The new subsidy plan will be effective retroactively from the beginning of this year and will last until 2029, with no geographical restrictions [2] - The German automotive industry has been struggling to adapt to the transition to electric vehicles amid a weak global economy and declining demand, facing significant competition from local Chinese manufacturers [1][2] - The UK government has also announced a green freight plan with a budget of £318 million (approximately $427 million) for electric truck purchase subsidies, highlighting a broader trend in Europe towards supporting electric vehicle adoption [4]