A chinese automaker has shipped 500,000 electric vehicles since last year, but it appears that none of these vehicles will be available for americans to drive. The global electric vehicle market has seen significant sales, with 2 million units sold in june, but the us is reportedly falling behind in this market. It is unclear which chinese automaker has achieved the 500,000 vehicle shipment milestone, as multiple companies and unrelated events are being reported on by various outlets.