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Serbia eyes lithium deals with Mercedes, Stellantis, VW, president says
Serbia will give Mercedes-Benz, VW and Stellantis the opportunity to purchase lithium for car batteries as they prioritise EU carmakers
Renault posts 1.9% rise in first-half sales volume
The company sold 1,154,700 vehicles globally compared to 1,133,478 units last year, with almost three-quarters of that volume going to Europe
Volvo Cars blames EU tariffs as it cuts 2024 sales forecast
Volvo produced 211,900 cars in the second quarter, more than it sold amid the decline in European demand for EVs.
California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
California will pioneer federal-funded hydrogen hubs for clean energy, securing an initial $30M, potentially up to $1.2B, to support decarbonization efforts.
US unveils Americas-wide plan to boost semiconductor production
Blinken announces Americas' initiative to expand semiconductor industry, beginning with Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica.
China’s industrial support programmes lack transparency: WTO
The WTO said on Wednesday that it was unable to get a clear picture of China's financial support for key industry, such as...
Mercedes-Benz unit partners with Starbucks for fast-charging stations in US
A Mercedes-Benz unit said Wednesday it had partnered with Starbucks to deploy its fast-charging stations at more than 100 US locations
Stockholm tests electric ‘flying’ ferry
Candela launch electric P-12 passenger ferry in Stockholm, aiming to reduce emissions by 80% and cut commuting time by half
Suzuki aims to cut vehicle weight of Alto by 15% over a decade
Japan's Suzuki aims to reduce Alto's energy usage and employ those technology gains in other models as well.
US to issue proposed rules limiting Chinese vehicle software in August
The rules will limit software in connected vehicles from China and other countries deemed adversaries to enhance national security.
