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).
Thai investigation clears BYD over discounts, sources say
The Thailand government in July launched a probe into BYD's local distributor, Rever Automotive, over a pricing complaint.
Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 billion tax evasion notice
Volkswagen shares fell as much as 2.13% on the Frankfurt stock exchange after Reuters reported the India tax notice.
India to expand EV manufacturing incentives after Tesla disappointment, source says
India's EV policy was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market — but the automaker backed off from those plans earlier...
Chinese EV maker BYD asks dozens of suppliers for price cuts, Yicai reports
The Chinese EV maker mainly sent requests to suppliers of electric control units and sensors.
Cost of using rapid EV chargers ‘stubbornly high’ in UK – report
A fall in wholesale energy prices has not been reflected in the cost EV charging.
Most greenhouse gas emissions come from cities. Why not involve them in NDCs?
Collaboration between national and subnational governments — cities, states, and regions — can strengthen NDCs under the Paris Agreement.
FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations
Some social media users are claiming that the Biden spent billions of dollars to build a handful of EV charging stations.
Stellantis to halt production in Turin in December due to weak demand for Fiat 500 EV
Stellantis to halt Mirafiori plant in Turin from Dec. 2-Jan. 5 due to weak sales of EVs, including Fiat 500e.
UK minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure
The minister said carmakers face global challenges transitioning to EVs, as UK's ZEV mandates and plant closures intensify.
Pony AI fetches $5.25 billion valuation as shares jump 15% in Nasdaq debut
Pony AI announced raising $260M in its U.S. IPO, valuing the China-based robotaxi firm at about $4.55B.
