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).
German premium carmakers’ sales battered in China and Germany amid slowdown
Germany’s luxury carmakers faced sharp sales drops in 2024 as economic uncertainty and EV challenges hit home and China.
China’s electric car sales grow in 2024, as sales of gasoline cars plunge
China's EV sales surged 40 per cent in 2024, while gas-powered car sales plunged 17 per cent, reshaping the world's largest auto market.
Lithium prices to stabilise in 2025 as mine closures, China EV sales ease glut, analysts say
Lithium prices to stabilize by 2025 as closures and China EV demand absorb oversupply, but reopened mines may cap gains.
TSMC begins producing 4-nanometer chips in Arizona, Raimondo says
TSMC begins producing advanced 4nm chips in Arizona for US customers, marking a historic semiconductor milestone.
BYD steps up Europe expansion with new compact SUV
The launch comes two months after the European Union approved increased tariffs on Chinese-built EVs.
Tesla recalls 239,000 US vehicles over rear-view camera issue
Tesla said on Friday it is recalling about 239,000 vehicles in the United States because rear-view cameras may fail to work.
Mercedes-Benz 2024 car sales fall in tough year for automakers
Annual sales of battery-electric cars (BEV) dropped by 23% to 185,100 vehicles, adding pressure on the carmaker.
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea’s Hyundai aims to boost its Japan sales tenfold with the Inster, a 2.85M-yen ultra-affordable compact EV, challenging local giants.
US states are creating a pipeline of trained EV workers — here are the emerging trends
The U.S. EV industry, facing workforce gaps amid growing investments, seeks skilled, diverse talent and state-led training solutions.
Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe
Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.
