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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.
Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says
Copper demand in EVs remains strong despite slower sales. Still, forecasting is tricky due to evolving market variables, says trader IXM.
Samsung Electronics says it is not interested in spinning off foundry business
Samsung Electronics has no plans to spin off its contract chip manufacturing or logic chip design businesses, despite significant losses.
Lithium miner Arcadium confirms Rio Tinto takeover approach
Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium acquisition, seeking to expand lithium footprint amid price slump, with deal valued up to $6 billion.
Trump threatens a 200% tariff on vehicles imported from Mexico
Trump made his remarks on tariffs as he pledged to bolster the U.S. auto industry. Experts have said his plans could increase vehicle...
China leads the net zero transition – here’s what we can learn from its progress in Beijing and Hong Kong
China leads the global clean energy race, outspending the US and Europe tenfold and dominating solar, wind, and battery production.
EV startup Fisker faces probe by US securities regulator
The SEC is investigating bankrupt EV maker Fisker, issuing multiple subpoenas and objecting to its unclear liquidation plan.
Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources say
Rio Tinto eyes $4-6 billion Arcadium takeover to secure lithium, positioning as the third-largest EV battery metal producer.
