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).
Varta’s Porsche-led rescue would leave investors empty-handed
Varta stock plunged as much as 80% on Monday after the German battery maker said restructuring options would leave shareholders with nothing
Tesla halted some production lines due to global IT outage: report
Tesla halted some production lines due to a global IT outage linked to a CrowdStrike software update, affecting facilities in Texas and Nevada,...
Chinese industry body tells EU to correct its findings on EVs
EU tariffs on EVs built in China breach global trading rules, according to an industry body representing 12 Chinese automakers.
Trump sanctions prompted China Xiaomi’s EV entry, CEO says
A decision by the Trump administration to sanction Xiaomi in early 2021 was the catalyst for the company’s decision to build its first...
China lithium rebounds on Chile earthquake, but demand concerns persist
China's lithium prices rebounded on Friday, although growing demand concerns weighed on the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.
EU, Serbia set to ink ‘critical raw materials’ deal
The signing of the deal comes days after Belgrade allowed work to resume at a disputed lithium mining project.
EU new car sales rise 4.3% in June, industry body ACEA says
New car sales in the EU rose 4.3% in June, led by Italy, Germany, and Spain, despite a slight drop in battery electric...
BYD sets sights on aggressive expansion in Vietnam
BYD plans rapid expansion in Vietnam, opening 13 dealerships with aims for 100 by 2026, challenging local rival VinFast with higher-priced EV models.
Tesla’s California car registrations fall for third straight quarter
High interest rates and stiff competition has led to subdued demand for electric vehicles as consumers opt for less expensive hybrid cars.
Ford pivots from EV plans to heavy-duty trucks at Canada facility
Ford in April had already delayed the launch of its three-row electric SUVs from 2025 to 2027, citing slower than expected growth in...
