Focus on Manufacturing
Stellantis, Zeta Energy agree to jointly develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries
Stellantis partners with Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries, targeting cost, weight, and performance gains by 2030.
Opel confident on electric strategy amid Stellantis leadership turmoil
Opel stays committed to electrification despite CEO Tavares' exit, as Stellantis faces leadership changes and market challenges.
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: Canada’s PBO
Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel, and aluminum are expected to cut imports and boost federal revenues by $473M over five years.
Nippon Steel committed to U.S. Steel takeover, aims to close in Dec, says executive
Nippon Steel remains committed to its $15B U.S. Steel acquisition, confident of closing by year-end despite U.S. opposition.
Thailand to extend production timeframe for battery EVs, investment board says
Thailand extends BEV production and boosts hybrid EV incentives to support South East Asia's auto hub.
Analysis: Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers
GM faces dual threats from Trump’s EV subsidy cuts and tariffs, as regulatory shifts challenge its electrification strategy.
Union says nearly 100,000 workers joined Volkswagen strikes across Germany
Volkswagen workers protest site closures and wage cuts, with 98,650 joining strikes as union warns of more action.
US ‘disappointed’ after plastic pollution talks collapse: White House
The U.S. expressed disappointment as nations failed to reach a global plastic waste treaty, blaming a 'small group' of blockers.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales drop 4.3% in Nov
Tesla's share of the world's largest EV market shrank to 6% in sales terms in October.
Trump says will ‘block’ Nippon Steel from taking over US Steel
Trump vows to block Nippon Steel's $14.9B US Steel takeover, citing protectionism, as Biden review nears conclusion.
