Sunday, 23 February 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: Tesla Model 3 on display at the Everything Electric exhibition at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, March 28, 2024.  REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
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Tesla to fix software for 77,650 China-made vehicles, says market regulator

Tesla will fix software in 77,650 China-made Model 3 and Model Y cars over safety hazards, China's market regulator said on Tuesday.

FILE PHOTO: A safety driver monitors a Lexus vehicle equipped with Pony.ai's autonomous driving system as the car drives on a road during a test event, in Beijing, China May 13, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Beijing unveils plans to boost driverless vehicle use in capital

Beijing will allow driverless buses and taxis from April 1, promoting autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure.

FILE PHOTO: A prototype of an electrical air-taxi drone by German start-up Volocopter that takes off and lands vertically performs a non-passenger flight over Le Bourget airport, near Paris, France, June 21, 2021. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo
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German air taxi start-up Volocopter files for insolvency

Air taxi start-up Volocopter GmbH filed for insolvency proceedings on Monday, citing its inability to raise new funds to maintain regular operations.

The EV boom means front gardens will increasingly have to enable charging – but can also provide space for plants (Alamy/PA)
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Space for EVs and flood protection planting among UK’s garden predictions for 2025

In 2025, gardeners in the UK will focus on sustainable designs, incorporating EV-friendly front gardens and flood-preventing plants, per RHS trends.

A drone view shows BYD's new electric vehicle (EV) factory's construction site in Camacari, Brazil December 26, 2024. REUTERS/Joa Souza
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What happens next to workers in ‘slavery-like conditions’ at BYD’s site in Brazil?

Brazil rescues 163 Chinese workers from BYD site in "slavery-like conditions"; negotiations for their protection ongoing.

A drone view shows BYD's new electric vehicle (EV) factory's construction site in Camacari, Brazil December 26, 2024. REUTERS/Joa Souza
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Brazil yanks temp work visas for China’s BYD after trafficking claims

Brazil has suspended temporary work visas for BYD after 163 Chinese workers were found in "slavery-like conditions" at a site in Bahia.

A drone view shows BYD's new electric vehicle (EV) factory's construction site in Camacari, Brazil December 26, 2024. REUTERS/Joa Souza
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What is China’s Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?

Jinjiang has rejected the claim about workers in slavery-like conditions in a Brazil factory.

A Chinese-made Haval H6 SUV is seen on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City (AFP)
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Move over Mercedes: Chinese cars grab Mexican market share

Asian brands benefited from an exemption from import tariffs on electric vehicles.

A drone view shows BYD's new electric vehicle (EV) factory's construction site in Camacari, Brazil December 26, 2024. REUTERS/Joa Souza
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Brazil says workers at China’s BYD site are victims of human trafficking

BYD affiliate Jinjiang said that the portrayal of the workers as "enslaved" was inaccurate.

FILE PHOTO: A staff member cleans a display showing the locations of battery maker CATL's production bases, at the CATL booth during the first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, China November 28, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
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China’s CATL to seek Hong Kong listing

CATL plans to issue offshore H-shares and apply for a listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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