Wednesday, 7 May 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).

Gaston County resident Kristal Lee, 41, said she has been losing sleep since learning about the planned mine in her vicinity (AFP)
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Push for new US lithium mine leaves some Americans wary

North Carolina lithium project causing sleepless nights, pollution worries and more for neighbours of proposed mine.

FILE PHOTO: The top hat of a Canoo electric vehicle waits to be attached to an electric car platform at a manufacturing site in Livonia, Michigan, U.S. November 29, 2022. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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EV startup Canoo posts larger-than-expected loss in first quarter

Canoo first quarter results show greater loss than expected, two years after 'substantial doubt' that it could continue operating.

President Joe Biden arrives to speak in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, announcing plans to impose major new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.

U.S. President Joe Biden acknowledges White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford, at a reception celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, U.S., May 13, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/ File Photo
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Analysis: Biden’s new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam

Analysis: The Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other strategic sectors will likely accelerate a shift of Chinese production to...

FILE PHOTO: The BYD logo is displayed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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China’s BYD unveils mid-size hybrid EV pickup in Mexico

Chinese automaker BYD is expanding its foothold in the North American market with a vehicle aimed directly at incumbents Ford, General Motors and...

A Tesla sign is displayed over a Tesla showroom in Malmo, Sweden, December 14, 2023. REUTERS/ Tom Little/File Photo
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Tesla strike in Sweden heats up as nation’s largest union joins fray

Tesla strike in Sweden boosted as white-collar union adds its support to metal workers who have downed tools at Elon Musk's company.

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and U.S. flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing, China January 21, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Analysis: A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden’s clean-car agenda

Newly announced tariffs on Chinese EVs and associated parts could do provide relief for the US auto industry – but it may harm...

FILE PHOTO: A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Paresh Dave/File Photo
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US opens probe into Waymo over performance of self-driving taxis

Waymo robotaxi probe opened after potential traffic violations reported to NHTSA.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen outside a company building in Chartres-de-Bretagne near Rennes, France, March 11, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Stellantis, Leapmotor to sell budget EVs in Europe

Joint venture will begin selling affordable Chinese Leapmotor cars in Europe from September, says CEO.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden looks on as he holds a press conference about his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping before the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Woodside, California, U.S., November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on an array of Chinese imports

Steep China tariffs imposed due to 'unacceptable risks' to the United States' economy, with 100% tariff hitting cheap electric vehicles.