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).
Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can’t get off the ground
Jet zero councils strive for aviation sustainability but risk failure due to incremental goals, industry bias, and limited innovation.
EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam
VinFast said the new facility is expected to produce 300,000 units annually in its initial phase.
US clean energy, defense to be impacted by China export curbs
Beijing announced this week it would ban exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the US, targeting materials used in climate tech.
Stellantis to rejoin ACEA auto manufacturers association, signaling potential shift in electrification plans
Stellantis plans to rejoin auto lobby ACEA, signaling a potential shift in electrification strategy after former CEO Tavares' exit.
Trump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract, sources say
Trump's team may cancel USPS contracts for electric delivery trucks, aligning with his rollback of Biden's EV and climate policies.
Stellantis, Zeta Energy agree to jointly develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries
Stellantis partners with Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries, targeting cost, weight, and performance gains by 2030.
Opel confident on electric strategy amid Stellantis leadership turmoil
Opel stays committed to electrification despite CEO Tavares' exit, as Stellantis faces leadership changes and market challenges.
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: Canada’s PBO
Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel, and aluminum are expected to cut imports and boost federal revenues by $473M over five years.
Mersen delays targets by two years on weak materials demand for EVs
"2025 will be a year of transition for Mersen due to a temporary slowdown in the electric vehicle and SiC semiconductor markets."
EVs, plug-in hybrids’ reliability concerns ease but still lag gas-powered peers, survey shows
EVs now have 42% more problems than their gas-powered counterparts, down from last year's 79%.
