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LG Energy signs 2nd agreement with WesCEF to expand lithium supply
(Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Energy Solution signed their second offtake agreement with Australia’s Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) on Tuesday to...
China’s BYD plans new electric vehicle plant in Mexico, says Nikkei
(Reuters) – China’s BYD Co Ltd is planning to set up a new manufacturing plant in Mexico, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing the...
German battery maker Varta says five plants hit by cyberattack
(Reuters) -German battery maker Varta’s five production plants were hit by a cyberattack on Feb. 12, the company said late on Tuesday, adding...
France cuts EV subsidy for higher-income buyers
PARIS (Reuters) – The French government on Tuesday cut by 20% a subsidy higher-income car buyers can get for purchasing electric and hybrid...
Tesla supplier Panasonic secures Novonix’s graphite for EV battery
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Panasonic Energy, a supplier for Tesla’s electric vehicles, said on Friday it has struck a graphite supply agreement for...
Volkswagen sticking with North American EV plans – executive
By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – Volkswagen is sticking with plans to launch 25 electric vehicle models in North America across its group...
LG Chem signs $19bn deal with GM to supply battery materials
South Korean company’s long-term contract comes amid EV market slowdown SEOUL — LG Chem has signed a 24.7 trillion won ($18.6 billion) deal...
Postal Service, once chided for slow adoption of EVs, announces plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The U.S. Postal Service announced sweeping plans Tuesday to reduce greenhouse emissions by diverting more parcels from air to ground transportation, boosting the...
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Smith in Ottawa Alberta Premier Danielle Smith...
