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 new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. Picture taken March 16, 2021.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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GM, Lithium Americas agree to delay $330 million investment in Thacker Pass

General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in Thacker Pass, worth $330m, Lithium Americas said on Friday

Ikorodu Ferry terminal is one of the jetties that will be developed under Lagos' new waterway expansion plan (AFP)
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Nigeria’s Lagos turns to waterways for green transport solution

Lagos' waterways expansion plan aims to cut travel times and provide an alternative clean-energy transport solution

FILE PHOTO: Visitors experience Tesla Model X at Auto Guangzhou in Guangzhou, China November 17, 2017.      REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo
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Tesla Beijing to recall 870 imported model X EVs, China regulator says

China's market regulator said on Friday that Tesla Motors Beijing will recall 870 imported Model X vehicles from Oct 8

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 14, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
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US trade chief Tai lauds Canada’s steep new tariffs on Chinese EV, metals

The U.S. Trade Representative strongly supports Canada's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and steel, aligning with U.S. plans.

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Canada’s budget watchdog: EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough

A new analysis suggests it's already cheaper to operate electric vehicles than their similar gas-powered cousins, but the savings must get substantially higher...

FILE PHOTO: A general view of ZEVO 600 by the automaker General Motors (GM) Brightdrop unit's CAMI EV Assembly, Canada's first full-scale electric vehicle manufacturing plant, in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada December 5, 2022.  REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo
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GM to move BrightDrop electric commercial vans to its Chevrolet brand

GM to rebrand BrightDrop electric vans under Chevrolet, expanding reach through its North American dealership network.

FILE PHOTO: The Polestar 4 electric SUV is displayed at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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EV tariffs could hurt European companies and industry, Polestar CFO says

Polestar CFO warns EU and U.S. tariffs on China-made EVs could harm European industry, as Polestar shifts production.

FILE PHOTO: A brine pool reflects clouds at a lithium mine in the Atacama salt flat, close to San Pedro de Atacama area, Antofagasta region, Chile May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
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Rio Tinto, BYD and LG Energy eligible for Chilean lithium project

Major mining companies can proceed with proposals for Altoandinos lithium project, says state-run company.

FILE PHOTO: A sign marks the offices of Uber in Saugus, Massachusetts, U.S., May 8, 2019.   REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
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Uber invests in UK startup Wayve to speed up self-driving projects

Undisclosed amount invested by ride-hailing giant as Wayve hopes to speed up development of systems.

A logo of Polestar is pictured on a car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
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Polestar shares rebound on funding boost, margins reassure

Polestar shares rise after announcing $1.3bn in external funding after months of setbacks.

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