Focus on Transport
GM, Lithium Americas agree to delay $330 million investment in Thacker Pass
General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in Thacker Pass, worth $330m, Lithium Americas said on Friday
Nigeria’s Lagos turns to waterways for green transport solution
Lagos' waterways expansion plan aims to cut travel times and provide an alternative clean-energy transport solution
Tesla Beijing to recall 870 imported model X EVs, China regulator says
China's market regulator said on Friday that Tesla Motors Beijing will recall 870 imported Model X vehicles from Oct 8
US trade chief Tai lauds Canada’s steep new tariffs on Chinese EV, metals
The U.S. Trade Representative strongly supports Canada's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and steel, aligning with U.S. plans.
Canada’s budget watchdog: EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough
A new analysis suggests it's already cheaper to operate electric vehicles than their similar gas-powered cousins, but the savings must get substantially higher...
GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions
A federal appeals court has ordered GM to face a class action lawsuit over claims that it knowingly sold vehicles with faulty transmissions...
GM to move BrightDrop electric commercial vans to its Chevrolet brand
GM to rebrand BrightDrop electric vans under Chevrolet, expanding reach through its North American dealership network.
EV tariffs could hurt European companies and industry, Polestar CFO says
Polestar CFO warns EU and U.S. tariffs on China-made EVs could harm European industry, as Polestar shifts production.
Rio Tinto, BYD and LG Energy eligible for Chilean lithium project
Major mining companies can proceed with proposals for Altoandinos lithium project, says state-run company.
Uber invests in UK startup Wayve to speed up self-driving projects
Undisclosed amount invested by ride-hailing giant as Wayve hopes to speed up development of systems.
