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).
VW union proposes $1.6 billion of cuts, but no plant closures
Volkswagen workers offer €1.5B in cost savings to avoid plant closures, warning of historic conflict over deeper cuts and closures.
Chinese EV maker XPeng to break even later in 2025, president says
Chinese EV maker Xpeng enters 'super cycle,' driven by strong demand and overseas expansion.
Qualcomm ‘positive’ on Trump administration as it forecasts chip sales growth
Qualcomm expects $8 billion in automotive chip revenue and $4 billion in PC chip sales by fiscal 2029, it said at an investor...
Trump administration plans to roll back Biden’s stricter fuel-efficiency standards
Trump's team plans to roll back Biden-era EV rules and fuel standards, aiming to ease automaker burdens and end the EV tax credit.
Stellantis unveils technology to support flexible EV production, delays Ram electric pickup
Stellantis unveils a versatile platform for gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles but delays electric Ram truck production to 2025, citing quality focus.
Nebraska files antitrust lawsuit against heavy-duty truck makers over EV push
Nebraska AG sues top truck makers, alleging collusion to phase out diesel semis in favor of electric trucks to meet California rules.
Volkswagen appoints former Rivian executive as head of American business
Volkswagen appoints Kjell Gruner as head of its American business, as the automaker faces a choppy electric transition and UAW negotiations.
Sweden has no plans to take stake in Northvolt, deputy PM says
Sweden won't invest in cash-strapped Northvolt, says Minister Ebba Busch, despite its strategic value in the EU's industrial competition.
XPeng forecasts upbeat fourth quarter revenue as new launches improve demand
Chinese EV maker XPeng forecasts strong Q4 revenue, beating Wall Street estimates.
Sayona Mining, Piedmont agree to create $623 million lithium miner
Australia's Sayona Mining acquires U.S.-based Piedmont Lithium in a $623M all-stock deal.
