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Stellantis chair Elkann targeted in 75 million euro seizure over alleged tax fraud
The investigation, opened earlier this year, alleges Elkann did not pay tax on assets he and his siblings inherited after the death of...
US House votes narrowly to repeal Biden administration EPA tailpipe emissions rules
The U.S. House has voted narrowly to repeal EPA's clean vehicle rules, but Biden vows a veto if it passes the Senate.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast reports wider sequential gross loss
VinFast, which started delivering cars in California last year, reported a gross loss of $224 million in the April-to-June period.
US awards $3 billion for EV battery production in 14 states
The grants announced Friday mark the second round of EV battery funding under the bipartisan infrastructure law approved in 2021.
US agency review says Nevada lithium mine can co-exist with endangered flower
U.S. completes review of Nevada lithium mine, says project will supply critical EV minerals while protecting wildflower.
GM’s Cruise to begin testing autonomous vehicles in California
GM's self-driving unit Cruise will begin supervised testing with up to five autonomous vehicles in fall this year in California's Bay Area.
Biden administration nears approval for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
The Biden administration moved closer to approving one of the largest U.S. lithium mines, vital for EV batteries, amid conservation concerns.
Canada makes small emissions cut in 2023, but must ramp up to hit key targets: report
New estimates published by a leading climate policy institute show Canada cut emissions by about one per cent last year compared to 2022.
EU car sales at 3-year low in August, EV sales plunge 44%
European EV sales continue to show decline amid broader slump, with manufacturers calling for action to stop further falls.
Waymo in talks with Hyundai Motor to produce self-driving taxis: report
Waymo is in talks with Hyundai to use its Ioniq 5 for self-driving tech, potentially shifting away from China's Zeekr amid U.S. tariffs.
