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Vertu Motors: Electric carmakers are slashing prices to meet emissions targets
The car dealership group said demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is trailing behind supply, leading to widespread price cuts.
General Motors to contribute $625 million to Lithium Americas for new joint venture
Lithium Americas announced GM will invest $625 million in their Thacker Pass joint venture in Nevada.
Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market: IEA
Rising electric vehicle adoption, especially in China, could cut oil demand by six million barrels daily by 2030, IEA report says.
Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers
The Biden administration uses tax credits, regulations, and investments to boost EV adoption, but reliable charging remains crucial.
Stellantis recalls over 20,000 hybrid SUVs in US over brake pedal concern
Automaker Stellantis warns some SUVs may have a brake pedal that could unexpectedly disengage during use.
China’s Zeekr launches its EV in Australia, eyes New Zealand next
Zeekr launches its first EV in Australia, with two models slated for 2024, and plans to expand to New Zealand this year.
Wisk Aero partners with Airservices Australia as it readies air taxi launch
Wisk Aero partners with Airservices Australia to study how air taxis can be integrated into the country's airspace.
Trump says ‘obnoxious’ tariffs will bring factories to US
Donald Trump says companies will drop plans to build factories overseas when faced with the threat of high tariffs on shipping goods to...
Tesla gets green light from German authorities for first stage of plant expansion
Tesla moves closer to doubling capacity at its Berlin plant after receiving local approval to build a new hall for expansion.
Embraer’s Eve gets $88 million BNDES loan to build first plant
Eve is among the startups creating electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to ferry travelers on short city trips, bypassing traffic.
