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Musk now says it’s ‘pointless’ to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers
Elon Musk suggests Tesla dropped plans for a human-driven $25K EV, instead focusing on a fully autonomous "Cybercab" by 2026.
Beijing files complaint at WTO over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Beijing has filed a WTO complaint against the EU, challenging anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 35 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, citing protectionism.
China urges palatable EV trade solution from EU as France defends bloc
China urges France to mediate with the EU over EV tariffs, while France stands firm on fair competition and opposes China’s brandy tariff.
China’s Nio plans to sell its first hybrid car overseas only, sources say
Nio plans 2026 hybrid launch under Firefly brand for overseas markets, addressing EV challenges in Europe and Middle East.
More govt support and public exposure to EVs needed: Polestar UK boss
Polestar’s UK boss calls for more government incentives and exposure to EVs to drive sales and reduce charging concerns.
Mitsubishi Corp, Nissan to establish JV on autonomous driving, EV batteries, Yomiuri says
The joint venture will provide services related to autonomous driving and using electric vehicle batteries as storage batteries.
Chinese solar firms, ever-nimble, go further afield where US tariffs don’t reach
Some of the biggest Chinese-owned solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S....
VW cost cutting necessary after ‘decades of structural problems’, CEO tells paper
Volkswagen CEO Blume calls cost-cutting vital to tackle "decades of structural issues" amid low EU demand, China profit drops.
No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned
America's battery plant boom remains strong, with major factory projects underway and over 23,000 jobs anticipated.
Trump says he would charge Stellantis 100% tariff if it moves jobs to Mexico
"Tell Stellantis that if they plan on moving we're going to charge them a 100% tariff on every car"
