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Stellantis workers march in Italy over production slump
Thousands of Stellantis workers strike in Rome over layoffs, production halts, and weak demand for electric vehicles.
NHTSA probing Tesla’s FSD software in 2.4 million vehicles over collisions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 2.4 million self-driving Teslas after a pedestrian fatality.
Truck maker Volvo’s Q3 adjusted profit falls more than expected
Swedish truck maker AB Volvo forecast stagnant demand next year and posted a bigger-than-expected slide in quarterly adjusted earnings on Friday.
‘Landmark’ for UK lithium production as demo plant opens in Cornwall
A demonstration plant for lithium production has opened in Cornwall, marking a key step in the UK's clean energy transition.
After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply
GM ups Thacker Pass investment to $950M, doubling lithium access; eyes more North American critical mineral deals.
Chinese robotaxi firm Pony AI files for US IPO
China-based autonomous driving firm Pony AI has filed for a U.S. IPO, signaling renewed investor interest and easing regulations.
EV-maker Lucid expects to raise $1.67 billion from stock sale
Lucid plans a $1.67B stock sale amid cash woes, forecasting a larger-than-expected Q3 loss and a 17 per cent premarket share drop.
Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own
E-bike and e-scooter rebates help, but without more infrastructure, they won't significantly boost sustainable transport.
As Fiat stalls, Italy’s Turin struggles to stave off decline
Turin, home to Europe's oldest car factory, highlights the continent's struggle with electrification costs and China’s competition.
Unable to get its cosmetics plant project financed, Global Bioenergies is now focusing all its efforts on SAF opportunities
PRESS RELEASE Unable to get its cosmetics plant project financed, Global Bioenergies is now focusing all its efforts on SAF opportunities Evry, 17 October...
