Asia-Pacific
China hopes for EV tariff deal with EU that suits both sides
China hopes negotiations with the EU on preliminary tariffs on Chinese EVs will lead to a "mutually acceptable solution"
Zeekr’s sales jump as Chinese dominate Russian EV market
Sales of Zeekr electric vehicles have shot up in Russia in the last year, putting Chinese carmakers ahead of local competition
Exxon, South Korea’s SK On sign non-binding deal for lithium supply
Battery maker SK On will use the lithium for EV batteries.
Berkshire Hathaway accelerates sales of China’s BYD
BEIJING/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has accelerated its selling of shares in BYD, China’s largest seller of electric vehicles. Berkshire...
Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports
The carmaker hopes the deal will lift it out of a slump.
China’s BYD launches third EV model in Japan
The sedan will be BYD's most expensive model so far.
South Korea battery maker apologises for deadly fire, says it complied with safety rules
The owners of the factory said they had complied with all required safety precautions.
China hits back at West’s over-capacity allegations in EVs, lithium batteries
China's Li Qiang has hit back at the U.S. and the EU over proposed tariffs.
Vietnam’s VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes
Vinfast is hoping to win over consumers in Asian markets with its tiniest and cheapest car yet.
Chinese companies seek assurances from Malaysia on avoiding US tariffs, FT reports
China has been fighting against tariffs on its imports, set to be imposed by the U.S. within weeks.
