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).
US Postal Service chief defends plan to buy rising number of EVs
USPS defends EV plan, aiming for 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028, citing cost benefits despite mixed 2024 purchases.
EU’s largest political group pushes to weaken combustion engine ban
The European People's Party is campaigning to weaken the EU's key policies on reducing car CO2 emissions.
Stellantis, China’s CATL to invest $4.33 billion in EV battery factory in Spain
Stellantis and CATL have set up a 50-50 joint venture for the project and expect to start production by the end of 2026.
Analysis: Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help
Global lithium oversupply persists as Chinese-backed mines defy weak prices, sustaining EV battery production but hurting profits.
Tesla aims to launch robotaxi with teleoperator backup, Deutsche Bank says
Tesla plans robotaxi service in 2024 with a company-owned fleet and human teleoperators, starting in California and Texas.
Stellantis’ former head of Ram returns to run the brand
Tim Kuniskis returns as Ram CEO to boost Stellantis amid falling sales and profits after Carlos Tavares' unexpected resignation.
China’s Xiaomi to launch new SUV next summer amid rising demands
Xiaomi will launch its first electric SUV, the YU7, as it ventures deeper into China's competitive auto market.
NHTSA closes preliminary probe into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs after software update
The U.S. auto safety regulator opened a probe into unintended vehicle movement in thousands of the startup’s electric vehicles.
German VW workers kick off second round of strikes
Volkswagen workers strike for 4 hours, opposing plans to close 3 German plants. Talks with unions stall as savings proposals clash.
BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda
BYD gains market share in China's fast-growing auto market, poised to exceed 4M annual sales, surpassing Ford and Honda in 2024.
