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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).

Tech ambitions include producing sustainable jet fuel out of the carbon dioxide in the air (AFP)
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Tech’s green wave hits choppy waters

Tech’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions is captivating, but experts warn these ambitions may mislead without real change.

FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian shares surge on $5.8 billion Volkswagen investment in JV

Rivian and Volkswagen's joint venture will integrate advanced electrical infrastructure and software for both companies' future EVs.

A Tesla Cybertruck is parked on a local Tesla dealer in Paramus, New Jersey, U.S., July 23, 2024.  REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
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Tesla recalls over 2,400 Cybertrucks in sixth callback this year

Tesla recalls 2,431 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to drive power loss risk, its sixth recall this year amid investor scrutiny.

FILE PHOTO: People visit the booth of battery manufacturer CATL, at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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China battery giant CATL would build US plant if Trump allows it

CATL may expand to the U.S. if Trump, open to Chinese EV investments, relaxes trade barriers, says CEO Zeng.

CATL's EV platform code-named "Panshi" is seen on display for customers and staff, at the Chinese battery maker's headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province, China November 8, 2024. REUTERS/Zoey Zhang
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Chinese giant CATL pushes beyond batteries into power grids, EV platforms

Robin Zeng, CATL’s founder, is transforming it from the top EV battery supplier to a green-energy giant and low-cost EV enabler.

FILE PHOTO: TSMC logo is seen at TSMC Museum of Innovation in Hsinchu, Taiwan, May 29, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies

China's Taiwan Affairs Office says U.S. chip order on TSMC harms Taiwan firms' interests, heightening Taiwan Strait tension.

FILE PHOTO: An attendee films Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra during its unveiling ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, July 8, 2024.  REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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Samsung Electronics shares hit lowest in more than four years

Samsung shares hit a four-year low, falling 2.1 per cent amid increased competition and lagging AI chip demand versus rivals.

FILE PHOTO: New cars, among them new China-built electric vehicles of the company BYD, are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Global EV sales up 35% in October, Europe ekes out a gain

Global EV sales rose 35 per cent in October, led by China’s 54 per cent jump; Europe saw modest gains as the market...

FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian, Volkswagen Group launch $5.8 billion joint venture

Rivian and Volkswagen Group's $5.8B joint venture will merge EV software and architecture, targeting future electric models.

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Calculating clean energy household savings for Canadians and how government incentives could help

Canadian households could cut costs and carbon emissions with clean energy solutions, but government incentives are crucial to widespread adoption.

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