Focus on Transport
Daimler Truck Q3 sales drop 11%, dragged down by Mercedes brand, Asia
The world's biggest truckmaker delivered 114,917 units in July through September, versus 128,861 in the same period last year.
Fitch says decarbonisation of world economy progressing far too slowly
World CO2 emissions rose by 1.8 per cent last year compared to world gross domestic product growth of 2.9 per cent, a Fitch...
Rio Tinto to join lithium big leagues with $6.7 billion Arcadium buy
Rio Tinto, the world's largest producer of iron ore, is shifting to process high-end, low-carbon materials for the energy transition.
Chinese electric carmaker BYD sees EV Mexico sales ramping up to 100,000 in 2025
BYD aims to sell 50,000 EVs in Mexico in 2024, 100,000 by 2025, and plans to build a factory producing 300,000 vehicles in...
Brussels rejected China proposal for 30,000 euro minimum sales price in EV dispute, sources say
Brussels rejected China's proposal for a minimum price on imported EVs to avoid EU tariffs, citing subsidy concerns and market impact.
China expresses concern over US chip and connected vehicle policies in high-stakes talks
China urges the U.S. to lift semiconductor sanctions and ease restrictions on Chinese vehicles, seeking better trade relations.
Arcadium deal could power Rio Tinto’s entry into lithium supplier big league
Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition to become the third-largest lithium producer amid growing EV demand and competition.
Will Tesla’s robotaxi reveal live up to hype?
Elon Musk to unveil Tesla's robotaxi prototype at Thursday's event amid anticipation, skepticism, and autonomous tech rivalry.
GM seeks to ease investor concerns as EV growth slows
GM aims to reassure investors that profits from ICE vehicles remain strong and EV sales are improving, despite slower demand.
Uber to launch AI assistant powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o to help drivers go electric
Uber's AI assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 will help drivers transition to electric vehicles, lowering emissions.
