Focus on Transport
EV maker Rivian halts production of Amazon delivery vans amid parts shortage
Rivian has temporarily suspended production of its commercial delivery vans used by retail giant Amazon.com due to a shortage of parts
Stellantis shareholders sue automaker in US after disappointing earnings
Stellantis faces a lawsuit from shareholders alleging it concealed inventory issues, causing its stock to plummet after weak earnings.
Montreal police investigate motor oil spills in St. Lawrence River
Mayor asks people to contact police over St Lawrence oil spill as investigation begins into 1,000-litre discharge.
Ola Electric launches electric motorbikes days after going public
In a bid to break scooters' popularity, Ola Electric motorbikes launched to capture the two-wheeler market in India.
Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows
Hybrid strategy for Toyota will see carmaker less focused on creating fully electric vehicles while complying with tough regulations.
Explainer: South Korean alarm over EV fires puts spotlight on safety concerns
As South Korea calls on car manufacturers to disclose battery supplies, EV fire safety statistics suggest the problem is not rampant.
Analysis: China’s CO2 falls 1% in Q2 2024 in first quarterly drop since Covid-19
The new analysis for Carbon Brief, based on official figures and commercial data, shows China remains on track for a decline in annual...
Swedish EV maker Polestar starts U.S. production, avoiding heavy tariffs
Polestar begins production in South Carolina facility on electric SUVs in move to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made cars.
