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).
Renault CEO says sector could face billions in fines as EV sales slow
Europe's auto industry could face fines of 15bn euros for carbon emission due to slowing demand for EVs, Renault CEO Luca de Meo...
China, price cuts and costs: The fuel driving Volkswagen’s crisis
Volkswagen warns of accelerating competition from China, cutting its cost-cutting timeline and considering plant closures.
China submits request to Canada for WTO tariffs consultation
Canada-China tariff row escalates as Beijing says it has requested talks with World Trade Organization about the added fees on EVs and metals.
EVs will account for up to half of auto sales by 2030, BYD Pakistan says
China's BYD hopes that Pakistan EV sales will shoot up as it enters a market dominated by Japanese brands.
Volkswagen’s German battery plant to stay at half capacity
Workers fear PowerCo cutting back on production lines as parent company Volkswagen embarks on wider strategic review.
Toyota cuts 2026 global EV output plans by a third, Nikkei reports
The world's biggest automaker now plans to build 1 million EVs in 2026, compared with the earlier announced sales target of 1.5 million.
Toyota, Nissan to expand Japan’s battery production capacity, Nikkei reports
Toyota, Nissan, and others, backed by government support, will boost Japan's storage battery production by 50% with a 1 trillion yen investment.
Stellantis to invest $385 million in Argentine plant
Automaker Stellantis will invest $385 million in its plant in the province of Cordoba, Argentina, between 2025 and 2030
Ford sales rise 13.4% in August on SUV, with EVs and hybrids up
Sales of Ford's electric vehicles rose 28.9% in the US last month, while hybrid vehicle sales jumped nearly 50%.
Tesla shares gain on plans to launch Full Self-Driving in Europe, China
Self-driving plans for Tesla await regulatory approval, but shares are up as Elon Musk sticks with ambition.
