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China proposes negotiations with EU to resolve electric vehicle tariff dispute
Vice Commerce Minister Li Fei said China was willing to engage in dialogue and consultations about EU's tariff plan for electric vehicles.
Volkswagen to recall nearly 99,000 EVs in US over door handle issues
Recalled Volkswagen ID.4 EVs from model years 2021-2024 might have been built with door handles that do not meet factory specifications, says NHTSA.
EU to trim proposed tariffs on Tesla, other EVs from China
Revisions reportedly made to EU's EV tariffs after companies supply new information, with Tesla rate dropping to just 8%.
China auto suppliers, EV makers flood major trade fair in Germany
To gain a foothold amid looming tariffs, Chinese EVs come to Germany to show off vehicles at trade fair.
Canada’s Unifor, GM start contract talks for CAMI assembly plant
General Motors and Unifor Local 88 begin talks for a new contract for 1,300 CAMI plant workers, with a strike looming.
Battery maker Northvolt to cut jobs, slash operations
Northvolt is scaling back operations and cutting jobs to focus on its main gigafactory, citing financial struggles amid a challenging market.
First step for Europe’s hyperloop vehicles with test launch
Successful vehicle tests at European Hyperloop Centre – at just 30kmh – could pave the way for revolutionising transport around the continent.
Analysis: Hybrid cars throw lifeline to platinum metals
As consumers increasingly turn to hybrid cars over pure EVs, the exhaust-cleaning platinum metals rise above the expected drop in demand.
Chinese car sales fall for fifth straight month
Subsidies for petrol-powered vehicles help boost EVs in China car sales even as overall picture continues slump.
Tesla-supplier Panasonic Energy prepares for high-capacity EV battery production
Renovated Japanese factory will produce Panasonic 4680 cells, with five times the capacity of previous batteries to boost EV range.
