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FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: The Tesla logo is seen on a car in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2020.  REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo/File Photo
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Tesla shares gain on plans to launch Full Self-Driving in Europe, China

Self-driving plans for Tesla await regulatory approval, but shares are up as Elon Musk sticks with ambition.

FILE PHOTO: A BMW car logo is displayed during a media tour at the plant of German automaker BMW in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan/File Photo
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BMW plans to bring its first hydrogen car onto the market from 2028

BMW to produce hydrogen fuel car in partnership with Toyota, after experimenting with a 500km range iX5.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the electric vehicle (EV) factory of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group in Tianjin, China October 20, 2021. Picture taken October 20, 2021. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo
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Creditor files for liquidation of Evergrande NEV unit

New bankruptcy proceeding against EV arm could add pressure on the liquidators of the world's most indebted property developer.

An EV charger next to a Volvo car at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo
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Volvo Cars scales back margin and revenue ambitions

After axing EV target, Volvo Cars lowers revenue and margin aims while pledging one 'technology stack' for all models.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the BYD Seal at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan October 25, 2023.  REUTERS/Issei Kato/File photo
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BYD’s global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test

Discounts, marketing and installing chargers – BYD is pulling out all the stops to win over a skeptical Japanese market.

FILE PHOTO: The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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GM to launch its first ethanol-capable hybrid-flex vehicles in Brazil

General Motors saidit would begin producing its first-ever hybrid-flex vehicles that can run on 100% ethanol or gasoline alongside their batteries in Brazil.

FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain speaks during a campaign event for U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, at the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 900 in Wayne, Michigan, U.S., August 8, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
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GM battery joint venture agrees to recognize UAW at Tennessee plant

United Auto Workers recognized at Ultium Cells facility that employs 1,000 workers.

FILE PHOTO: An EV charger next to a Volvo car at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo
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Volvo Cars abandons 2030 EV-only target

Volvo has scrapped its all electric by 2030 target, saying it now expected to still be offering some hybrid models in its lineup...

The end of government incentives has hurt sales of EVs in Germany (AFP)
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German car sales plunge in August as EV slump worsens

Record fall in demand for electric vehicles in Europe's biggest auto market, following a downward path all year after incentives run out.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Velizy-Villacoublay near Paris, France, March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Stellantis names new head of Jeep North America, makes other executive changes

Stellantis names Bob Broderdorf as head of Jeep North America, overseeing strategy and marketing for the brand’s electrified future.

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