Focus on Transport
US offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers
U.S. offers EVgo a $1.05 billion loan guarantee to build 7,500 EV chargers, focusing on marginalized urban communities.
US Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns
Tesla's Full Self-Driving software is being used by ride-hail drivers, despite safety concerns.
Tesla recalls more than 27,000 Cybertrucks to fix rear-view camera delay
Tesla recalls over 27,000 Cybertrucks for delayed rear-view camera images, raising crash risks; software fix planned.
Toyota to delay US EV production to 2026 amid slowing sales, Nikkei reports
Toyota delays North American EV production to early 2026 due to design changes and slowing demand, impacting its Kentucky plant.
Tesla discontinues most affordable Model 3 variant in US
Tesla has discontinued the most affordable Model 3 sedan in the U.S. due to rising tariffs and ineligibility for tax credits.
Climate change, economics muddy West’s drive to curb Chinese EVs
Experts argue the West cannot afford to support its stagnating car industry while pushing for ambitious climate goals.
Biden signs bill exempting some semiconductor factories from new environmental reviews
Biden signed a law exempting some U.S. semiconductor facilities from new environmental reviews to speed up projects.
Macron backs Chinese EV tariffs as Scholz calls for dialogue
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, during a visit to Berlin on Wednesday.
Ford reports weak US sales for third quarter
Ford reported weaker U.S. vehicle sales growth in Q3, causing shares to drop two per cent, reflecting ongoing buyer affordability concerns.
Tesla misses estimates for Q3 deliveries on stiff competition
Tesla missed third-quarter delivery expectations, reporting 462,890 vehicles, amid rising competition from China and Europe.
