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).
US awards $3 billion for EV battery production in 14 states
The grants announced Friday mark the second round of EV battery funding under the bipartisan infrastructure law approved in 2021.
US agency review says Nevada lithium mine can co-exist with endangered flower
U.S. completes review of Nevada lithium mine, says project will supply critical EV minerals while protecting wildflower.
GM’s Cruise to begin testing autonomous vehicles in California
GM's self-driving unit Cruise will begin supervised testing with up to five autonomous vehicles in fall this year in California's Bay Area.
Biden administration nears approval for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
The Biden administration moved closer to approving one of the largest U.S. lithium mines, vital for EV batteries, amid conservation concerns.
EU car sales at 3-year low in August, EV sales plunge 44%
European EV sales continue to show decline amid broader slump, with manufacturers calling for action to stop further falls.
Waymo in talks with Hyundai Motor to produce self-driving taxis: report
Waymo is in talks with Hyundai to use its Ioniq 5 for self-driving tech, potentially shifting away from China's Zeekr amid U.S. tariffs.
China says will negotiate ‘until the last minute’ on EU EV probe
EU's Chinese EV probe is not yet over and Beijing insists it will continue lobbying the bloc over the matter.
US treasury rule would expand tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers
The Biden admin proposes tax credits for EV chargers, offering up to $100K for businesses, expanding clean energy access.
Stellantis faces unprecedented UAW strikes a year after national walkout
The United Auto Workers union may strike Stellantis' U.S. plants, citing contract breaches and struggling U.S. operations.
Biden administration spending climate cash fast, as Trump threatens to cancel it
Agencies rush to hand out money under the Inflation Reduction Act as Trump suggests he would cancel unspent funds for climate and energy...
