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Indika and Foxconn seek Thai firm to join their JV
Coal miner PT Indika Energy and Foxconn, which are partnering to make EVs in Indonesia, are considering bringing in a Thai firm as a third partner. Read more…
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EVs may blow up the energy grid if we don’t make it flexible
Households with one EV could consume 37% more daily energy. That’s going to put strain on the grid unless there’s a plan to evolve it as EVs become the norm. Read more…
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Asia rules EV battery market – can EU startups change that?
Europe’s drive to build a homegrown electric vehicle battery industry is hitting roadblocks as Asian companies continue to dominate the market. Read more…
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Toyota is planning a dramatic reboot of its EV strategy
Toyota is considering a reboot of its EV strategy after a false start in the market, and has halted some work on existing EV projects, sources say. Read more…
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Ola Electric to make electric cars by 2024
Indian ride-hailing firm Ola Electric plans to start producing EVs in India in 2024 with a range of up to 500 km (310 miles), says CEO. Read more…
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Ola Electric says special treatment to Tesla is bad for India’s EV vision
Ola Electric founder says giving special incentives to Tesla was not in India’s best interests as it tries to spur its domestic EV industry. Read more…
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Indian government orders an investigation into Tata Motors EV fire
India orders an investigation into a fire involving a Tata Motors EV after the automaker described it as an “isolated thermal incident”. Read more…
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Shanghai lockdowns may have impacted Tesla worse than expected
Production at Tesla’s Shanghai factory is on track to fall by over a third this quarter from the first three months of the year. Read more…
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Jidu Auto unveils electric “robot” car with Level 4 autonomy
Baidu’s EV arm Jidu Auto has launched a “robot” concept car with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities and voice recognition controls. Read more…
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Mercedes to produce its luxury EQS EVs in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz is set to begin production of its electric EQS sedan in Thailand, one of only seven locations in the world to produce it. Read more…
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Attero to invest $1 billion in new battery recycling plants amid EV boom
India’s Attero Recycling will add plants in Poland, Ohio and Indonesia, aiming to tap into a global boom for electric vehicles. Read more…
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Wire harness shortage could speed up transition to EVs
The humble wire harness, a cheap component that bundles cables together could hasten the downfall of combustion cars. Read more…
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Tesla could be building a gigafactory in Indonesia after all
A few months ago after reports that Tesla’s plans to build a gigafactory in Indonesia had fallen through, a deal may be back on the table. Read more…
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VinFast will shift its legal and financial HQ to Singapore
VinFast will move its legal and financial HQ to Singapore in preparation for its IPO and its first production run of cars for the US and EU. Read more…
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VinFast is considering delaying its IPO until 2023
EV startup VinFast is considering delaying its IPO until 2023 due to market headwinds, according to recent reports. Read more…
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India plans new rules to make EV batteries swappable
India is planning new rules to make batteries used in scooters, motorcycles and three-wheeled rickshaws swappable across different models Read more…
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China pushing hard for swappable batteries in electric vehicles
Tesla dismissed electric car battery swapping as “riddled with problems and not suitable for widescale use”. It seems Beijing disagrees. Read more…
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Quantum batteries will let you charge your EV in seconds
One of the problems with electric vehicles is that charging them takes way too long. Quantum batteries could fix that. No, really! Read more…
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Thai government signs MoU with GWM for EV subsidies and tax breaks
The Thai government has announced a new MoU with EV manufacturer GWM offering generous subsidies and tax relief for EV purchases. Read more…
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Volkswagen is forming JVs across Asia to produce cheaper EV batteries
Volkswagen will form joint ventures with Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan to secure nickel and cobalt supplies for electric vehicles in China. Read more…
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