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Saudi woos electric flying taxis as Gulf rivals vie to be aviation hub
Saudi air taxis could be launching soon as kingdom hopes to build a less oil-reliant future, with eVTOL craft helping aviation boom.
Local bodies ask Chinese company’s EV unit to return $262.4m in subsidy
China Evergrande, the world's most indebted property developer, receives letter demanding repayment of subsidies and incentives given to EV unit.
US announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug 1
The US Trade Representative's office on Wednesday said some of the steep tariff increases on Chinese imports will take effect on August 1
China should hike tariffs on large cars to 25%, says research body
China should raise its import tariffs on large gasoline-powered cars to 25%, according to a government-affiliated auto research body expert
Stellantis CEO: ‘very tough’ battle ahead against Chinese rivals
Stellantis CEO anticipates a major battle with Chinese rivals in the European market for EVs and significant social consequences as a result
BHP-Anglo prospects flag more M&A ahead for miners
BHP's bid for Anglo American underlines the growing appetite for energy transition metals like copper, investors and mining CEOs said Weds
Xpeng shares surge on EV tech service, upbeat comments on self-driving tech
Shares in EV maker Xpeng jumped Wednesday driven by revenue growth from research and development and goals for gains in self-driving tech
Turkey bets on Togg to give its car industry electric edge
Togg EVs are part of President Erdogan's plan to turn carmaker into a source of national pride and a hub for Europe's electric...
Istanbul’s century-old streetcar gets a makeover with battery-powered trams
New battery-powered trams in Istanbul, from their wooden floor to their reversible seats, stay faithful to the look of their predecessors.
Slowing EV uptake may delay Panasonic’s EV battery expansion, CEO says
A slowdown in the take-up of electric vehicles in the U.S. may prompt Tesla-supplier Panasonic to delay investing in additional plants to boost...
