LG Energy Solution to supply EV batteries to Mercedes-Benz affiliate in North America
LGES signed a deal to supply EV batteries to a Mercedes affiliate, boosting shares 5.7 per cent despite forecasting lower profits.
GM battery joint venture agrees to recognize UAW at Tennessee plant
United Auto Workers recognized at Ultium Cells facility that employs 1,000 workers.
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.
Ford slows EV plans, delaying pickup and axing three-row SUV, to cut costs
Ford EV pickup added to the carmaker's future lineup as plans readjusted, with three-row electric SUV to be scrapped.
Mercedes-Benz Korea discloses EV battery makers after fire
The August 1 fire damaged hundreds of vehicles and created a national panic amid growing calls for transparency on battery supply chains.
South Korea holds emergency meeting as EV fires stir consumer fear
South Korean officials met Monday to discuss EV safety amid growing consumer concern after an EV fire in and underground garage
South Korea to hold emergency meeting after EV fires raise concerns
Manufacturers may have to disclose brands whose products involved in EV battery fires as Korean officials discuss how to prevent incidents.
Panasonic’s battery unit Q1 operating profit sinks as sales drops
Panasonic Holdings said Wednesday its Q1 operating profit fell 7%, weighed by lower sales at its battery-making energy unit
Chile sees interest from Rio Tinto, LG, BYD and others for Altoandinos lithium site
Twelve companies, including Rio Tinto, BYD, and LG Energy, submitted proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats, ENAMI announced.
LGES cuts sales target on weak EV demand, flags US election risk
Shares in the company, which supplies Tesla, GM, Hyundai Motor and other automakers, fell as much as 2.6%.
