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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...
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
The Biden administration said Tuesday it is releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a...
Platinum loses shine amid BHP’s vast Anglo bid
Platinum is used in the manufacture of catalytic converters for high-polluting petrol engines — but demand has long been forecast to slump as...
PepsiCo expands EV fleet across California
PepsiCo to expand its EV fleet in California with the introduction of 50 Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks and 75 Ford E-Transit electric...
Toyota mulls over $500 million investment into Texas plant
Toyota Motor's North America arm is seeking tax relief for a potential $531.7 million investment in its Texas facility
Nissan pauses plans for EV production in US, Automotive News reports
Nissan Motor Co has paused production plans to build EVs in the US, Automotive News reported on Tuesday citing a memo sent to...
Yellen says US, Europe must respond jointly to China’s industrial overcapacity
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the US and Europe needed to respond to China's industrial policies in a "strategic and united way"
