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UK’s Octopus to lease out Chinese EVs and offer charging services
Strategic partnership will bring new brands to Britain and potentially cut EV charging bills for buyers by 65%, claims CEO.
Jaguar develops energy-storage unit using Range Rover batteries
Second-life battery system can store enough electricity to power a British home for almost a month.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen to speak with China on ‘balanced growth’
Earlier this month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Beijing that the U.S. could not accept a massive new wave of cheap Chinese...
Alfa Romeo changes name of new ‘Milano’ EV to ease tensions with Italy
MILAN (Reuters) – Stellantis-brand Alfa Romeo said on Monday it would change the name of its new “Milano” to “Junior” to end a...
Air Products receives funding to build hydrogen refueling stations in Germany
Industrial gas manufacturer Air Products and Chemicals has received funding to build two hydrogen refueling stations in Germany, which are capable of fueling...
Tesla’s senior battery executive Drew Baglino exits company
Tesla's senior vice president of powertrain and energy engineering, Drew Baglino, is leaving after 18 years at the auto-maker.
Poland to decide by summer if EU funds will support EV plant
With a little more than two years left to spend nearly €60 billion in EU loans and grants, Poland is finalizing a revision...
Piedmont Lithium gets mining permit for North Carolina project
The proposed mine, which can produce 30,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year, could become one of North America's largest sources of...
BP’s EV charging arm cuts jobs, reduces global ambitions
The changes at BP Pulse are part of efforts to focus on the British company's most profitable segments as it battles investor doubts...
Tesla to lay off more than 10% of its staff, Electrek reports
Planned job cuts come after EV maker reported that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in...
