Focus on Transport
Trump USDOT nominee says Tesla safety probe will continue
Trump's DOT nominee pledges to let NHTSA probe Tesla's driver-assist tech after crashes, despite Musk ties to Trump.
Trump nominee says Boeing needs ‘tough love,’ EVs should pay for road use
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday electric vehicles should pay to use roads.
Michigan governor warns Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada could harm US auto sector
Gov. Whitmer warns Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would hurt U.S. autos, raise prices, and aid China.
Chipmaker NXP gets 1 billion euro loan from EIB for European projects
NXP secures €1B EIB loan for R&D in five EU countries, focusing on semiconductors, energy efficiency, and critical technologies.
GM signs supply deal with Vianode for synthetic graphite for EV batteries
The deal will run from 2027 when Vianode launches production at a plant in North America, through to 2033.
Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says
UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.
Amazon orders 200 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks
Amazon buys 202 electric Mercedes eActros trucks, marking a significant push towards reducing EU road transport emissions.
US to ban smart cars containing Chinese tech
The restriction also bans the import of the hardware and software if they are linked to Beijing or Moscow.
Volkswagen deliveries fall in 2024 as electric push slows
The 10-brand group, which includes Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, sold 9.03 million vehicles last year, down 2.3 per cent from 2023.
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study
CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in EVs and stricter regulations.
