Tuesday, 4 March 2025

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).

FILE PHOTO: The Tesla factory is seen in Fremont, California, U.S. June 22, 2018. REUTERS/Stephen Lam//File Photo
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Tesla must face owners’ lawsuit claiming it monopolizes vehicle repairs and parts

A U.S. judge said Tesla vehicle owners can pursue a proposed class action accusing billionaire Elon Musk's electric car company of monopolizing markets...

FILE PHOTO: German Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck attends the cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 29, 2024. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen/File Photo
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German deputy leader visits China as EU tariff tensions simmer

Robert Habeck has previously spoken out against the EU's proposed tariffs on Chinese cars.

FILE PHOTO: Construction workers Tekovin Miller and Darien Bailey install actuators for tilting panels at the Duette solar site which is being developed on previously agricultural land in Bowling Green, Florida, U.S., March 24, 2021. Picture taken March 24, 2021. REUTERS/Dane Rhys/File Photo
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US unveils rules for subsidies to boost clean energy wages

U.S. President Joe Biden wants to make jobs and wages in green industries such as solar competitive with those in oil and gas.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden reacts to questions from reporters during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
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Oil and corn groups team up in lawsuit to halt Biden truck emissions rules

Lobby groups say President Biden's plans to cut emissions from heavy-duty vehicles will cause economic harm.

Tesla electric vehicles are parked in a storage lot outside a disused movie theatre in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S., June 11, 2024. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
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Musk plans stock option grants to Tesla’s high-performers, sources say

Electric vehicle maker Tesla has previously warned of a sharp slowdown in sales.

The Fisker logo is shown on the back of a Fisker Ocean electric SUV vehicle at one of the company’s sales, service ands delivery centers in Vista, California, U.S., May 22, 2024.   REUTERS/Mike Blake/file photo
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EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy

Fisker has been trying to ramp up production of its Ocean SUV, which has had software and hardware issues.

Tesla electric vehicle chargers are seen during a sunset at a petrol station in Xinzo de Limia, Spain June 10, 2024. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
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Tesla sues ex-supplier Matthews over EV battery trade secrets

Matthews began supplying Tesla with manufacturing machinery in 2019.

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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Tesla kicks off legal fight to reinstate Musk’s pay

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, won the backing of shareholders for a record compensation package....

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicle is displayed next to a vertical smart farm at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) in Singapore June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su
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Chile lithium miner SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia

Hyundai and Kia has done a deal with SQM for material necessary for EV batteries.

FILE PHOTO: A person walks next to BYD Seal car in a BYD Auto company and Autotorino store in Milan, Italy, March 20, 2024. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
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Berkshire Hathaway sells $39.8 million of shares in China’s BYD

BYD is one of Berkshire Hathaway's few non-U.S. investments.

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