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: A Ram 1500 REV is displayed at the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
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Stellantis moves up launch of hybrid Ramcharger as EV demand cools

Stellantis said on Wednesday it would move up the launch of a new hybrid version of its best-selling Ram pickup truck ahead of...

A digital render depicts what Stegra's steel mill outside Boden, Sweden will look like when completed, in this handout image obtained December 16, 2024. Stegra/Handout via REUTERS
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Sweden’s north frets over financial risks as green boom stumbles

Sweden's local authorities seek more financial support as Northvolt's bankruptcy threatens the green industry transition.

FILE PHOTO: A Honda logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
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Nissan-Honda merger would not bring quick fixes, S&P says

A merger between Honda and Nissan may face delays in benefits as they align strategies, limiting immediate sales gains.

FILE PHOTO: VW employees attend an IG Metall union rally in front of Volkswagen headquarters, during a warning strike at the main factory of Germany's carmaker in Wolfsburg, December 9, 2024. Banner reads, "That's enough - We are ready to strike". Martin Meissner/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Marathon VW talks to resume in search for pre-Christmas deal with unions

Volkswagen and unions are in crunch talks over German operations cuts, aiming to avoid major strikes before Christmas.

FILE PHOTO: A view of a Tesla sign at its factory in Shanghai, China June 12, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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Tesla’s China factory head Song Gang leaves company, letter to staff shows

Tesla's Shanghai plant manager Song Gang has left the company, according to a letter he sent to staff on Wednesday.

FILE PHOTO: The Honda Motor logo is pictured at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
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Experts’ comments on talks between Honda and Nissan to deepen ties

Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, including a potential merger, as Japan's auto industry faces challenges from Tesla and Chinese...

A boy looks out from the window of his house on Kabaena Island in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Yusuf Wahil)
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Global demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities

Kabaena, Indonesia faces environmental devastation from nickel mining, harming local communities and ecosystems reliant on the sea.

FILE PHOTO: Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan March 15, 2024. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS/File Photo
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Japan’s Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, Nikkei reports

Honda and Nissan are set to negotiate a merger, aiming to combine resources to compete against larger EV manufacturers globally.

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