Spotlight: Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Kathari News coverage of electric vehicles (EVs) comprises the full range of zero emission vehicles (ZEV) including China’s “new energy vehicles” (NEV), battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), range extending hybrid electric vehicles (REEV) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).
EV startup Canoo files for bankruptcy, to cease operations
The EV startup has been facing rapid cash burn and a struggle to secure funding amid uncertain demand.
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A major California battery plant fire burned thousands of lithium batteries, a growing renewable energy source.
Carmakers at India auto show unveil charging network plans, new EVs
India’s auto giants Maruti, Tata, and Hyundai unveiled plans at the New Delhi Auto Show to expand EV charging networks nationwide.
Vistra’s battery storage facility goes up in flames, spurs evacuation orders
Flames engulf Vistra’s Moss Landing battery storage site near San Francisco, emitting toxic fumes as officials let it burn.
US auto safety regulator closes probe into nearly 7,000 Fisker electric SUVs
NHTSA ends probe into 6,971 Fisker Ocean SUVs’ braking issue, citing lack of info as Fisker struggles post-bankruptcy.
Volkswagen looking to deepen partnership with Rivian, Spiegel reports
"For example, we are thinking about sharing modules and bundling purchasing volumes," VW CEO Oliver Blume said.
Austrian far right, conservatives plan cuts to climate measures
The eurosceptic, Russia-friendly FPO came first in September's parliamentary election with around 29% of the vote.
Polestar expects delayed profitability as EV demand weakens, competition intensifies
The company has struggled to scale amid weakening EV demand and intensifying competition from legacy manufacturers.
Renault 2024 sales volumes grow 1.3%, helped by hybrids
Almost 20% of Renault's sales this year will need to be electric vehicles to comply with EU emissions targets.
Trump USDOT nominee says Tesla safety probe will continue
Trump's DOT nominee pledges to let NHTSA probe Tesla's driver-assist tech after crashes, despite Musk ties to Trump.
