Tuesday, 25 February 2025

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).

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the media before departing for Phoenix, Arizona from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal/File Photo
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Mexico raises concerns about US plan to bar Chinese vehicle software, hardware

Mexico warns the U.S. that restricting Chinese tech in connected vehicles could disrupt supply chains, raise costs, and impact jobs.

Jake Klocke, of PowerPollen, prepares a pollen applicator, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, near Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Florida farmer Jeremy Ford turns to solar-powered irrigation, slashing water use and costs, and easing labor challenges.

FILE PHOTO: Model Y cars are pictured during the opening ceremony of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 22, 2022. Patrick Pleul/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Analysis: Musk’s bold 2025 prediction on Tesla sales faces skepticism, scrutiny

Tesla's ambitious growth forecast of 20-30 per cent for 2025, driven by cheaper models and self-driving tech, faces Wall Street skepticism.

FILE PHOTO: Employees work on an electric vehicle (EV) production line during an organised media tour to a factory under Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle (JMEV), in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Krolicki/File Photo
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China again warns EU against separate talks with EV makers

China renewed warnings that if the EU conducts separate talks with EV companies while in dialogue with China, that would erode trust.

FILE PHOTO: Battery cells with the logo of LG Energy Solution are displayed at the company headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, April 23, 2024.   REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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Battery maker LGES offers measured 2025 outlook after slow EV demand drags down Q3 profit

The company also expects the result of the U.S. election next week to have a significant impact on EV market direction, its CFO...

FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is seen at the 2024 Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Volkswagen weighs wage cuts, bonus reductions in push to save four billion euros: report

Volkswagen is exploring a series of cost-cutting measures for its core brand, including a 10 per cent wage cut and a two-year wage...

Indonesia aims to become one of the world's top three producers of EV batteries. Indonesia could be perfectly placed to become a battery-making giant because it has the world's largest nickel reserves. (AFP)
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Indonesia bets on SE Asia’s first battery plant to become EV hub

Indonesia hosts the world's largest nickel reserves — now, the country is looking to capitalize on them and kick start its battery industry.

The headquarters of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is pictured in Beijing, China July 27, 2020. AIIB invests in projects around the world, including in renewable energy. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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China-led AIIB head criticizes advanced nations for trade barriers

The head of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank has said there is "no longer free trade" in the global economy.

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No home left behind: a postcode approach to electrification

A community-driven pilot project in Australia promises to show how household electrification can be accelerated and co-ordinated at scale.

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024. Elon Musk was wrongfully ordered to remove a tweet discussing unionization of Tesla workers, a court has ruled. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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US labor board wrongly ordered Tesla’s Musk to delete anti-union tweet, court rules

Elon Musk was wrongfully ordered to a delete a tweet discussing Tesla staff unionizing in 2018, a US court has ruled.

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