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).
EV-maker Lucid expects to raise $1.67 billion from stock sale
Lucid plans a $1.67B stock sale amid cash woes, forecasting a larger-than-expected Q3 loss and a 17 per cent premarket share drop.
Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own
E-bike and e-scooter rebates help, but without more infrastructure, they won't significantly boost sustainable transport.
As Fiat stalls, Italy’s Turin struggles to stave off decline
Turin, home to Europe's oldest car factory, highlights the continent's struggle with electrification costs and China’s competition.
Germany’s Vay gets $37 million from EIB for remote-driven services in Europe
German startup Vay secures €34M from EIB to expand its remote-driving tech across Europe, targeting Hamburg or Belgium.
Raise taxes on petrol and diesel cars to reduce electric ‘premium’: UK think tank
Resolution Foundation urges tax hikes on petrol cars and EV charge cuts to close the price gap and boost electric vehicle adoption.
Vertu Motors: Electric carmakers are slashing prices to meet emissions targets
The car dealership group said demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is trailing behind supply, leading to widespread price cuts.
General Motors to contribute $625 million to Lithium Americas for new joint venture
Lithium Americas announced GM will invest $625 million in their Thacker Pass joint venture in Nevada.
Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market: IEA
Rising electric vehicle adoption, especially in China, could cut oil demand by six million barrels daily by 2030, IEA report says.
Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers
The Biden administration uses tax credits, regulations, and investments to boost EV adoption, but reliable charging remains crucial.
Stellantis recalls over 20,000 hybrid SUVs in US over brake pedal concern
Automaker Stellantis warns some SUVs may have a brake pedal that could unexpectedly disengage during use.
