Focus on Transport
Porsche to recall over 27,000 EVs in US over battery short circuit risk
Porsche recalls 27,527 Taycan sedans in the U.S. due to potential battery short circuit, posing fire risks, per NHTSA.
China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says
Chinese lithium overproduction causes an 80 per cent price drop, impacting global competition and hindering supply chain diversification.
Tesla’s Musk heads to Hollywood to unveil his robotaxi — and face a long list of questions
Tesla to unveil its Cybercab robotaxi, but experts doubt short-term gains amid high expectations and regulatory hurdles.
Northvolt subsidiary Ett Expansion AB files for bankruptcy
Northvolt's subsidiary files for bankruptcy as a project is canceled, while the group focuses on scaling battery production.
LG Energy Solution to supply EV batteries to Mercedes-Benz affiliate in North America
LGES signed a deal to supply EV batteries to a Mercedes affiliate, boosting shares 5.7 per cent despite forecasting lower profits.
Making customers pay for Fisker vehicles recall repairs is illegal, DOJ says
Fisker has also issued multiple recalls this year to fix issues related to door handles, faulty software and noncompliance.
Analysis: EU backing for China EV tariffs shows Berlin’s waning influence
Germany's split with the EU on Chinese EV tariffs highlights its diminishing influence on EU policy, as Berlin prioritizes domestic concerns.
Nissan to invest in auto tech firm ChargeScape
Nissan invests in ChargeScape, joining BMW, Ford, and Honda in the EV charging tech venture to optimize charging in North America.
EV firm Lucid beats Q3 deliveries estimate as price discounts boost demand
Lucid Group exceeded Q3 delivery estimates, driven by discounts and cheaper financing for its luxury EVs despite economic challenges.
Stellantis files new suits against United Auto Workers union
Stellantis filed eight more lawsuits against the UAW, alleging contract violations over strike threats tied to delayed investments.
