Thursday, 27 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).

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen outside the company's building in Chartres-de-Bretagne near Rennes, France, September 20, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Stellantis and Orano drop planned JV to recycle electric car batteries

Automaker Stellantis and nuclear fuels firm Orano have dropped their planned joint venture to recycle electric car batteries.

FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo
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Ford, GM shares fall after Morgan Stanley analyst downgrade

Ford and GM shares fell five percent as Morgan Stanley downgraded both automakers, citing rising competition and weakening demand.

The Uber logo is shown on the building in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 14, 2024.  REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Uber, Chinese self-driving tech startup announce partnership to launch robotaxis in UAE

Uber Technologies and WeRide announced a partnership on Wednesday to bring the Chinese self-driving technology firm’s vehicles to the rideshare platform, starting in...

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the power station of the Volkswagen plant, ahead of a Volkswagen's works council regular meeting with workers in Germany to discuss matters including progress on its cost-cutting drive, in Wolfsburg, Germany, September 3, 2024. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
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Volkswagen labour clash spotlights Europe’s car factory problem

Despite the challenges VW faces, a review shows the carmaker may fare better than its European rivals regarding underused plants.

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High costs, slowing China: Volkswagen’s perilous road ahead

Volkswagen faces high costs, China competition, and a troubled EV transition, as tense pay talks with unions begin.

The heat is rising for Quebec Premier François Legault as opposition parties demand more answers about his government's investment in the planned Northvolt battery factory near Montreal. The entrance to Northvolt is shown in St-Basile-le-Grand, east of Montreal, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Musch
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Quebec opposition calls for transparency amid Northvolt layoffs, $7 billion battery plant investment

Opposition parties demand answers about Quebec's investment in the planned Northvolt battery factory near Montreal.

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
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Trump says he will put 100 per cent tariffs on every car coming across Mexico border

"We will put a 100% tariff on every single car coming across the Mexican border," Trump said in a speech in Georgia.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) outside their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2023. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo
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OPEC rolls out global oil outlook to 2050, sees no peak demand

OPEC is citing growth led by India, Africa and the Middle East and a slower shift to electric vehicles and cleaner fuels.

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.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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Elon Musk looking to invest in lithium hub Argentina

Argentina is the world's fourth-largest producer of lithium, a critical component of electric vehicle batteries.

FILE PHOTO: People look at the newly unveiled Onvo L60 SUV, the first vehicle of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio's new lower-priced brand, in Shanghai, China May 15, 2024. REUTERS/Zoey Zhang/File Photo
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Analysis: Biden’s car-tech ban is a powerful new weapon against Chinese EVs

By David Shepardson, Nora Eckert and Abhirup Roy WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) -The Biden administration’s proposed ban on Chinese connected-car technology could prove its strongest...

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